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News coverage of the live side of the music industry, including live music and ticketing companies, venues, festivals, innovation and legal reform
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Live industry news including ticketing, venues, festivals and more
As ministers demand answers from Glastonbury and BBC, Bob Vylan say it’s all a “distraction” from the government’s “criminal inaction” on Gaza public
Bob Vylan • 4 min read

As ministers demand answers from Glastonbury and BBC, Bob Vylan say it’s all a “distraction” from the government’s “criminal inaction” on Gaza

Controversy continues to build over Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set. The duo are subject to a criminal investigation and have had US visas revoked, although the Jewish artist they were due to support there has backed his musical collaborators. Criticism of the BBC for broadcasting the set also continues…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Kneecap respond to “dead Tory” and flag incidents ahead of Glastonbury performance, as TRNSMT boss says he’s “frustrated” the band had to be axed from his event public
Kneecap • 4 min read

Kneecap respond to “dead Tory” and flag incidents ahead of Glastonbury performance, as TRNSMT boss says he’s “frustrated” the band had to be axed from his event

Kneecap have spoken to The Guardian about all their recent controversies ahead of tomorrow’s performance at Glastonbury, insisting critics have deliberately taken videos of past gigs out of context. Meanwhile the boss of TRNSMT has discussed why the band was axed from his festival’s line-up…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Live Nation has “enormous grip” on festival market but indies entertain more festival-goers, says new report public
Association Of Independent Festivals • 2 min read

Live Nation has “enormous grip” on festival market but indies entertain more festival-goers, says new report

The Association Of Independent Festivals has published a report mapping the UK festival market. It highlights Live Nation’s dominant position, owning three of the four major festivals. However, independently owned events account for the majority of the combined capacity of the UK festival sector…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Campaigners say second round of legal action should stop “misuse of planning powers” that allowed Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead public
Brockwell Live • 3 min read

Campaigners say second round of legal action should stop “misuse of planning powers” that allowed Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead

While the 2025 edition of Brockwell Live is over, the legal battle over the use of London’s Brockwell Park as a festival venue continues. Local campaigners have launched a second judicial review which they say should stop the “misuse of planning powers” that allowed the 2025 festivals to proceed…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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