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We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries\u2026<\/p>\n
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced at its annual general meeting that John Rostron<\/b> (pictured left) has become its new chief executive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rostron is co-founder of Cardiff\u2019s S\u0175n\u00a0Festival and the Association of Independent Promoters (AIP). He will begin his tenure on November 18 following a two-week handover period with current CEO Paul Reed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rostron co-founded AIF member\u00a0S\u0175n\u00a0Festival in Cardiff in 2007 and completed an exit strategy sale in 2018. He will also step down from his role with AIP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rostron said: \u201cIt\u2019s a great honour to take on this role at a time when AIF feels more important than ever. My thanks to outgoing CEO Paul Reed for all he has done for the organisation in raising its profile, value and relevance.<\/p>\n \u201cFestivals are facing numerous challenges as they grapple with pricing alongside growing costs across the supply chain, all while music fans themselves face a cost-of-living crisis. Add to that a vital renewed focus on climate action, audience welfare and diversity, equity and inclusion, and there are plenty of ways that AIF can and will make a meaningful difference for its members.\u201d<\/p>\n Four new members have also been rotated onto the AIF board of directors. Eskimo Dance CEO Steven Campbell<\/b>; Suze Bayliss<\/b>, festivals and marketing director, Vision Nine (which organises Boardmasters and NASS festivals); Stefan Poelman<\/b>, co-founder and director, Zenfest and Joe Barnett<\/b>, managing director, New Bohemia Music, organisers of We out Here, Outlook and Dimensions Festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Data-powered premium experiences company Legends has appointed Joaquin Martinez<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span>(pictured right) as chief revenue officer, Iberia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Martinez has more than 15 years of experience in sport and event commercialisation, focused on stadia commercial maximisation, match and non-match day events and experiences, and fan engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In his new role, Martinez will oversee the generation of traditional and non-traditional revenues of sports stadia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jesus Bueno, managing director of Iberia, Legends International said: \u201cAt Legends, our best-in-class talent helps us drive transformational change for our partners to achieve their goals. Joaquin brings strong expertise in commercialisation across traditional and non-traditional stadia events and experiences to help Legends grow our client base in Spain and Portugal and deliver world-class results for our partners.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n