Superstruct Entertainment

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KKR acquires Superstruct

Investment firm KKR has acquired festival operator Superstruct for an undisclosed sum. Former owner Providence retains an option to make a minority investment. KKR says it sees “see significant growth opportunities ahead for Superstruct”…

Andy Malt • 24 Jun 2024

Superstruct owner could start taking bids for the company this month

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Superstruct Entertainment • 1 min read

Superstruct owner could start taking bids for the company this month

Superstruct, which operates festivals including Sonar, Benicàssim, Bluedot and Boardmasters, is up for sale - with current owner Providence reportedly getting ready to take bids for the company. Investment funds Blackstone, CVC, KKR and EQT could be among those who make a bid…

Chris Cooke • 12 Apr 2024

Tramlines agrees new deal to use Sheffield park after washout 2023 edition

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Tramlines agrees new deal to use Sheffield park after washout 2023 edition

Sheffield’s Superstruct-owned Tramlines festival has signed a new agreement to use the city’s Hillsborough Park after torrential rainfall during its 2023 edition resulted in damage to the council-owned space…

Chris Cooke • 16 Jan 2024

AIF calls on government to support festivals as NASS cancels 2024 event

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Association Of Independent Festivals • 2 min read

AIF calls on government to support festivals as NASS cancels 2024 event

The NASS Festival has announced that its 2024 edition will not go ahead, citing spiralling costs. The Association Of Independent Festivals has called on government to lower VAT on festival tickets to avoid further cancellations…

Andy Malt • 03 Nov 2023