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Setlist Podcast: Make big shows fund grassroots music, politicians told
UK politicians hear possible solutions to the grassroots venues crisis, Nirvana logo dispute back in court…
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Travis Scott seeks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits, as lawyers query if performers should have crowd management training
More legal filings have been made in the Astroworld litigation as the first lawsuits head to trial in May. Travis Scott and his touring company XX Global have requested to be removed as a defendants because they were not responsible for event safety…
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MPs hear about the crisis in grassroots live music - a ticket levy might help, but how would that work?
The crisis in the grassroots live music sector was discussed in Parliament yesterday. A levy charged on tickets for the biggest shows could help address the issues, MPs were told. However, there is disagreement within the industry about how such a levy might work…
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US law firm announces investigation into Live Nation prompted by investor lawsuit
Last month a US court declined to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Live Nation investor in relation to the allegations of anticompetitive conduct against the live giant. Now a law firm has announced its own investigation into whether Live Nation bosses breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders…
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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”…
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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…
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Night & Day ruling makes it “open season” on Manchester’s night-time economy says Music Venue Trust boss
The Night & Day venue will be able to continue to run club nights, following the ruling in its protracted legal battle with Manchester City Council over a noise complaint. However, the wording of the decision has raised concerns that other nearby venues may now face similar complaints…
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Setlist Podcast: US politicians want TikTok to sell up or be banned
US politicians vote in favour or proposals to ban TikTok in the country, Labour commits to cap secondary ticket prices, and more…
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Labour commits to UK ticket touting price cap, as Ed Sheeran's team welcomes guilty verdict in ticket tout court case
The music industry has welcomed two big developments in relation to the battle against for-profit ticket touting in the UK. The Labour Party says it now supports a price cap for ticket resale, while two people connected to touting company TQ Tickets have been found guilty of fraudulent trading…
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Glastonbury announces headliners, as UK festival cancellations pass 20
Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA will headline Glastonbury this June, but 21 other UK festivals have announced that they will be cancelling or coming to an end in 2024. The Association Of Independent Festivals says that this number could top 100 if the government continues to ignore pleas for support…
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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…
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Kneecap among the bands boycotting SXSW over involvement of US army and defence companies
Belfast rap group Kneecap are among 60 artists who have pulled out of this week’s South By Southwest festival in protest at the presence of the US Army and defence companies at the event, because of those organisations’ connections to the conflict in Gaza…