Six months on from a chaotic Co-op Live opening, OVG is looking to boost its share of the international live music business through a new global stadium business division.
The "This Is Music" study measures the economic impact of the U.K. music industry across live, record sales, publishing, merch and other revenue.
While export sales rose 7.6% last year, that was down from 20% growth in 2022 thanks in part to competitors like Latin America and South Korea.
The former co-head of U.S. A&R succeeds Mike McCormack in the London-based role.
U.K. politicians pan the dynamic ticket pricing that swiftly drove up the cost of seeing Oasis.
Industry leaders weigh the financial and cultural benefits of the Gallagher brothers’ reunion. "It's a once in a generation moment.”
A Google spokesperson said the company has “made a number of significant commitments to further broaden the billing options available to developers through Google Play.”
Dorset’s We Out Here festival is meeting the challenge of discovering and empowering grassroots live professionals with a new initiative.
During a three-decade stint at SJM Concerts, the executive promoted artists including Oasis, Foo Fighters, Green Day, The Chemical Brothers and Lily Allen.
Trade organization UK Music says blockbuster festivals and tours contributed $10.3 billion to the local economy last year but warns artists are facing a “cost-of-touring crisis.”
