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Live industry news including ticketing, venues, festivals and more
Moscow terror attack venue owner vows to rebuild in memory of those who died public
Live industry news including ticketing, venues, festivals and more • 2 min read

Moscow terror attack venue owner vows to rebuild in memory of those who died

Governments across the world have condemned the terrorist attack that targeted innocent Russians attending a concert at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow on Friday. The venue’s owner, Crocus Group, has vowed to rebuild the complex, adding, “We will never forget those who fell victims to terrorists”…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Mother of security guard killed in Brixton Academy crowd crush commences legal action against Academy Music Group saying “we will never let this rest” public
Brixton Academy • 2 min read

Mother of security guard killed in Brixton Academy crowd crush commences legal action against Academy Music Group saying “we will never let this rest”

Academy Music Group is facing legal action over the crowd crush that occurred during a sold out Asake show at the Brixton Academy in December 2022. The family of one of those who died, security guard Gaby Hutchinson, say they want answers about what caused the fatal incident at the London venue…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Texas governor tells SXSW boycotters “don’t come back” public
SXSW • 2 min read

Texas governor tells SXSW boycotters “don’t come back”

South By Southwest has commented on the decision of 60 acts to pull out of this year’s festival because of the involvement of the US Army and defence companies in the event. Organisers defend those partnerships but say they respect the decisions of the artists who have decided to join the boycott…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Drake asks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits public
Drake • 2 min read

Drake asks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits

Drake was named as a defendant on some of the hundreds of lawsuits filed following the 2021 Astroworld tragedy, because he had a guest spot during festival founder Travis Scott’s headline set. In a new legal filing, he has asked the court to dismiss all the claims made against him personally…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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