Speaking to IQ, the firm says the industry can benefit from measuring the fan experience on an 'academic foundation'

The giant's $371m operating loss was down to $451m paid in legal fees as part of its ongoing federal antitrust case

The K-pop titans helped elevate the Korean entertainment giant to over €400m in revenue through their new record, merch, and live shows

In Australian media footage, Peter Noble appeared to dismiss accusations of bullying levelled against him in reporting by The Australian

The company eclipsed 12m ticket sales across its events in FY2025, breaking its previous record by around one million

In a new twist to the ongoing saga, Korean prosecutors have dismissed the request to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk over the company's IPO

The ticketing giant will put "thousands" of tickets into a fan lottery for the star's 30-night stand at Madison Square Garden

OCESA executives point to a prolonged post-pandemic “honeymoon”, rising music tourism and increasing pressure on routing and scheduling

A new 20,000-cap arena will be built alongside sports and educational facilities to bolster Madrid's live offering

HYBE, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment are coming together to launch a touring event "bigger than Coachella"

"The jury's verdict is not the last word on this matter" says entertainment giant, while opponents push for breakup

Blockbuster New York trial, which could reshape the US concert and ticketing market, finds that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have acted in a monopolistic manner

The US-based venue developer and operator changed course a day after announcing its intention to open common stock shares

Key findings from IQ’s survey show that just 17% of festivals in Europe reported a complete sell-out, while a portion navigated boycott calls

Ticketmaster's State of Play: Festivals 2025 report has revealed a multi-generational shift – and a rise in solo festivalgoers

Syd For Solen organisers discuss how artists mixed politics with performance during the fourth edition of the Copenhagen festival

From terrestrial TV to TikTok, broadcasting partnerships are helping festivals, artists and brands garner bigger audiences than ever before

"This is an unprecedented move which we believe is both unnecessary and regrettable," says the festival following the government's decision

The UK capital will welcome over 3.6m music fans this summer for concerts including ten nights with Coldplay and seven with Oasis

In addition, Steve Homer will transition to a new position as president, UK touring, in the "newly realigned business"

Neil Young and Stevie Wonder brought this year's concert series to a close after Jeff Lynne's ELO were forced to cancel

With some gatherings now announcing headliners a year in advance, IQ gathers a mix of top events to explain their inner workings

The prospects for queer acts touring internationally have never been more complex, so how are those affected hoping to break down barriers?

UTA's Neil Warnock and a host of other music figures have paid tribute to the Beach Boys co-founder following his death aged 82

The live music market will be worth $67.1bn in net revenue by 2035, according to the investment bank's latest Music in the Air report

Fans hoping to see Oasis, Blackpink, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, or Zach Bryan this summer might pay a premium price depending on venue location

The companies say they have joined forces to build the "world’s leading independent live entertainment tech platform"

Senior industry figures press Glastonbury to drop the band from the lineup amid band member Mo Chara's charge

With international superstars increasingly concentrating on select cities, IQ investigates the implications of the trend

The Hungarian event is shaking up its offering as it looks to "strengthen its position among the world’s leading festivals"

Organisers from Sziget, Estéreo Picnic & Electric Castle speak to IQ about why the traditional rules no longer apply

Organisers of Chicago's Michelada Fest cited uncertainty with artist visas, adding to a recent trend for international touring musicians

Posting its financial results for Q1 2025, the company says ticket sales for non English-speaking artists have rocketed since 2019

Alex Mahon, who was named as the UK channel's first female CEO in 2017, is to become the new boss of the festival giant

Relatives of a police officer who died in the Jet Set club roof collapse are seeking manslaughter charges against the venue's owners

Hayashi International Promotions has brought acts including Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, U2, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd to Japan

The collaboration will utilise generative AI to bring an immersive presentation of The Wizard of Oz to Sphere Las Vegas

FanFair Alliance says it has catalogued a series of alleged offences by the resale site, including spec selling and breaches of consumer law

While there are still more questions than answers, a clearer picture is emerging of how the situation could affect the live industry

The cause of the tragedy in the Dominican Republic, which killed at least 226 people, is yet to be established

"Nothing has ever been off limits for us," Emporium Presents' Steiny tells IQ ahead of the new series of the popular live industry show

The American president's U-turn on tariffs led to a historic day on Wall Street, although the markets dipped again this morning

A total of 124 people – including merengue singer Rubby Pérez – have been confirmed dead following the tragedy in the Dominican Republic

LN has taken a stake in the leading concert and festival promoter in a "huge milestone" for the island's burgeoning entertainment scene

As the tariff fallout continues, shares in music companies have been holding their ground on another turbulent day for the global markets

Music executives in North America and Europe debate how the US president's sweeping measures will impact touring