A new industry-facing website has launched, with the goal of getting more agents, promoters, venues and indeed artists, involved ahead of consumer launch. The site provides free resources and advice for event organisers to direct fans to safe, official channels to buy resale tickets. It also offers a clear overview of ticket resale laws country…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Leeds Festival Source 2023 headliner Sam Fender‘s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ live deluxe album is out NOW‼️ Featuring new tracks and a ‘Live From Finsbury Park’ bonus disc! Available on double CD and to stream/download 🙏 Head to 👉 samfender.com
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut pick up the LIVE Grassroots Champions Award The UK live music industry got together last night for the inaugural LIVE Awards to celebrate outstanding talent and achievements across the sector, touring excepted. LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music business, welcomed 450 representatives from every corner of the sector…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Leeds Festival Source Be first in line for #RandL23 with Three UK! Three’s 72-hour presale is now live on the Three+ app 🙌 Download the app and claim your presale code now 📱 👉 http://www.leedsfestival.com/news/three-pre-sale/
CM.com, a leading customer engagement platform, has launched a brand new report summarising the results from a nationwide, representative survey looking at the shifting attitudes and behaviours of live music fans in the UK. The findings in their report are based on a nationally representative survey of 1,003 live music event attendees (those who have…
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Sunbelt Rentals has welcomed ecolibrium as charity partner for 2022-23, with both organisations united around a shared commitment to support the live events industry in driving carbon emissions down and positive climate action forward with a focus on tackling the industry’s greatest environmental impact: travel. Sunbelt Rentals are serious about their commitment to lowering carbon…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Leeds Festival Source 🚨NOW LIVE 🚨 Follow our partner IHG One Rewards for a chance to snag an exclusive VIP Festival Suite package that includes: ✨ 3 nights in the voco hotels Leeds Festival Suite ✨ 2 weekend VIP tickets to Leeds Festival, with IHG passes…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin Moovin Festival Source When Orbital were booked as a headliner for Glastonbury in 1994 it was recognised as one of the festivals most iconic performances and a turning point as electronic music had reached the masses. Fast forward to 2022 and we are privileged to be welcoming the brothers…
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Pic: Rocco Dioppa @Unsplash The UK’s live music industry can get back to touring this summer thanks to new Government rules lobbied for by LIVE, which come into force today. One of the major post-Brexit hurdles for EU touring has been the 3 stop limit for UK registered trucks in the EU, with the same…
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Pic: Rocco Dipoppa @Unsplash The UK’s live music industry can get back to touring this summer thanks to new Government rules lobbied for by LIVE, which come into force today. One of the major post-Brexit hurdles for EU touring has been the 3 stop limit for UK registered trucks in the EU, with the same…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin Moovin Festival Source One Man (and his 30 Watt Pram) versus the World. Our ‘Introducing – Lewis Floyd Henry’ article is live now at Moovinfestival.com One Man (and his 30 Watt Pram) versus the World. Our ‘Introducing – Lewis Floyd Henry’ article is live now at Moovinfestival.com
Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin Moovin Festival Source Introducing Seun Anikulapo Kuti youngest son of legendary Afrobeat godfather Fela Kuti who has continued the musical legacy of his father. A talented saxophonist and percussionist with knowledge that digs deep into African traditions to reflect the continent’s struggles and cultures bringing it all together with…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin Moovin Festival Source We’re so excited to welcome Orbital to MOOVIN FESTIVAL 2022. Here’s one of our favourite videos of the brothers doing what they do best. If you’ve been living beneath a rock or if you want to remind yourself about the formidable duo then read our introducing…
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Other worlds are available. Set to launch later in 2022, CyberLive is, according to its founders, here to change the future of live online entertainment. Its unique CyberLive Coin ($CYLIV) is a utility token investment coin and exclusive currency for all transactions within the entire CyberLive platform. CyberLive has been designed to bridge the gap…
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Star Live has announced that it is the exclusive UK distributor for Viewbox – the highlyversatile, aesthetically advanced, innovative modular structure. Viewbox is modular 15m2 metal structure that includes ceiling, flooring, walls, doors and lights.It gives you the chance to create your very own space, from hospitality venues and brandactivations to pop-up restaurants, retail units…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Moovin Festival Source Speaking of Moovers & Shakers…The incredible Mr. Scruff & Mc Kwasi’s set from the Moovin Barn Party was up there!…
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Candidates in the upcoming local elections across the UK have been called upon by LIVE to support the live music sector, if elected this week. LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music business, has written to all major political parties to ask their candidates to pledge support. The elections, which are due to take…
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LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music sector, has formally accepted an invitation to be a member of the Government’s UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Domestic Advisory Group (DAG). The DAG is a consultative body which will enable the Government to hear from the most affected industries due to the agreed terms of…
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Association of British Orchestras becomes LIVE’s 14th member organisation LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music and entertainment business, has today appointed hospitality industry expert Jon Collins as its new Chief Executive. Formed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, LIVE has been a driving force for the advancement of the sector. In just two…
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MOGA enters a new era as it combines real world musical experiences with the latest internet technology to offer an audio recording NFT that captures an exclusive live performance. It will be unveiled on the Pianity platform at the Non Fungible Conference (NFC) in Lisbon on April 4th and 5th 2022 and is a ground-breaking…
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Enjoying support from institutions such as the Calvià City Council, the Conselleria de Fons Europeus, Universitat i Cultura del Govern de les Illes Balears through the Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics and the Department of Culture, Heritage and Linguistic Policy of the Council of Majorca, Mallorca Live Festival returns to celebrate its 5th anniversary edition from 24th…
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Belvoir Estate – New location, new sponsor, new live stage. Forbidden Forest have just announced a brand new summer partnership with leading global fashion brand Boohoo.com to host an all new live stage, claiming its biggest and best ever line-up to the all new location of The Belvoir Estate in Grantham from Saturday 2nd –…
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Horao Group have added to their suite of festival friendly services by announcing a partnership with Glownet, whose technology will power Venueserve Pay. Glownet is the market leading provider of RFID event payments, access control, staff accreditation, digital reporting, and fan engagement technology to power live entertainment & sports events across the globe.Venueserve Pay combats…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Leeds Festival Source Live music is back at Leeds Festival 🥳 Use Charge Candy to keep your phone alive and capture every moment! 📸 Visit chargecandy.com to find out more. Barclaycard #ad
As well as a world class DJ line up, this year’s Pretty Little Things presents WE ARE FSTVL have announced a brand new live stage to mark the return to its spiritual home, Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Uxbridge. Obviously they felt that Andy C, Tale Of Us, The Martinez Brothers, Patrick Topping, Todd Terry, Adam…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Leeds Festival Source Live music is back at Leeds Festival 🥳 Barclaycard is here to help you get more of the moments you’ve been waiting for. Visit https://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal/love-of-live to find out more. Barclaycard #ad
Latest Festival Flyer update from Reading and Leeds Festivals Source The 2022 Official Reading & Leeds Spotify Playlist is now live! 🥳🔥 Head over to our Spotify now to have a listen to some pure BANGERS & get into the festival mood for Xmas 🎉👇 https://spoti.fi/3e4oFA1 MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS [custom-facebook-feed id=345404387254 number=4] MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS…
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Up to 50% audience no shows cause huge rise in lost income Industry facing long term impacts as 100% of organisers see drop in ticket sales Sector grapples with soaring costs, artist and staff absences and no sign of Government support Up to 50% audience no-shows and widespread cancellations are leading to a devastating rise…
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artists touring to Spain will no longer need visas for short-term engagements in a dramatic change to the current onerous rules. The change follows months of dedicated work from LIVE and the Association for British Orchestras (ABO), working alongside Spanish counterparts Asociación Promotores Musicales. The development represents a significant boost for the sector which has,…
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Photo: Anthony Black The world-famous dance spectacular capped off a triumphant summer of UK festivals with a line-up of international DJs and top-level production. After two years away from the hallowed fields of Daresbury, Cheshire, LarMac LIVE delivered the iconic electronic music festival cinch presents Creamfields with a stellar line up of artists including Tiësto,…
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The UK’s live music sector is gearing up to deliver climate action, as organisations from across the sector engage in events at COP26. UMA Entertainment, DF Concerts, Julie’s Bicycle, Musicians In Exile, Enter Shikari, and Brian Eno are some of the many individuals and organisations hosting climate-related events, highlighting the crucial role live music can…
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Vision: 2025 announce ‘Journey to Net Zero’ conference programme for The Showman’s Show, 20th October 2021, with two new resources launched for event organisers to cut environmental impacts from waste plastics and power. The Vision: 2025 Conference brings together the 100+ festivals and events that have signed the vision pledge to aim to significantly reduce…
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The UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme will give events the confidence they need to plan through to summer 2022 The Scheme will support live events across the country – such as concerts and festivals, conferences and business events – that are at risk of being cancelled or delayed due to an inability to obtain Covid-19…
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The UK’s live music sector has today launched a sweeping industry campaign to deliver climate action, as it sets out its commitment to reach net zero emissions by the year 2030. The campaign, fronted by LIVE Green – the sustainability arm of live music umbrella trade body LIVE, builds on significant efforts across the sector…
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passengers fully vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the EMA and FDA in Europe and the USA will be able to travel to England from amber countries without having to quarantine on arrival from 4am 2 August part of the second Global Travel Taskforce review, these latest changes will boost economy and make it easier for…
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passengers fully vaccinated with vaccines authorised by the EMA and FDA in Europe and the USA will be able to travel to England from amber countries without having to quarantine on arrival from 4am 2 August part of the second Global Travel Taskforce review, these latest changes will boost economy and make it easier for…
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LIVE calls on Government to keep its promise on insurance LIVE is calling on the UK Government to keep the promise it has made on delivering a COVID insurance scheme, and ensure live music is able to bounce back to its former glory. Due to the pandemic, 56% of major music events were forced to…
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LIVE calls on Government to keep its promise on insurance LIVE is calling on the UK Government to keep the promise it has made on delivering a COVID insurance scheme, and ensure live music is able to bounce back to its former glory. Due to the pandemic, 56% of major music events were forced to…
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LIVE is calling on the UK Government to keep the promise it has made on delivering a COVID insurance scheme, and ensure live music is able to bounce back to its former glory. Due to the pandemic, 56% of major music events were forced to cancel for a second year running because the risk of…
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Event Genius have partnered with the music and lifestyle TV channel Clubbing TV to further develop their online streaming platform Festicket Live. The new partnership will bring together Clubbing TV’s extensive production and live streaming experience through their clubbing.live product with Event Genius’ ticketing platform and marketing reach. The past year has seen a remarkable…
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