A long-awaited arena development to help Korea capitalise on the K-pop explosion has been given a revised opening date after the project was paused. Seoul Arena was originally expected to be completed ...

The last couple of months have seen artist boycotts ripple through the showcase festival season, with hundreds of acts pulling out of SXSW in Austin, and others from new music showcase festival The ...

Ticket touts hatched secret plans to sabotage Labour’s bid to cap ticket resale if the party wins the next UK general election, according to a new report. Footage filmed by the Guardian shows touts ...

At least 60 Dutch festivals have been cancelled this year, according to national press. This figure marks a record number of festival cancellations – excluding the Covid pandemic years – writes AD. In ...

While there may be many market-specific issues arenas have to tackle, there’s one that unites all of them worldwide: sustainability. IQ looks at the exciting efforts being made across the globe. It ...

See Tickets North America has unveiled its new business development leadership team after elevating several executives. Phil Lawrence, who brings experience in agency, sponsorship and other strategic ...

Festival staple Nordic has strengthened its environmental commitment with the introduction of Recycled Ocean Plastic wristbands. The event identification and smart access technology specialist ...

Polish festival Kraków Live has been called off for a second consecutive year due to organisers failing to secure a site. Promoter Alter Art, which also organises Open’er and Orange Warsaw, announced ...

The bill, which would enforce all-in pricing, is "the furthest federal live event ticketing reform has gone in nearly a decade" Campaigners have welcomed a “huge step forward” for live event ticketing ...

Having run entirely on sustainable energy for a recent football match, Johan Cruijff ArenA hopes to do the same for concerts Johan Cruijff ArenA, the Netherlands’ largest stadium, hopes to power its ...

The Touring Entertainment Report (TER) 2024, a resource that puts the global business of touring theatre, shows and exhibitions in focus, is out now. From Cirque du Soleil to Jurassic World, the ...

IQ 134, the latest issue of the international live music industry’s leading magazine, is available to read online now. In the April 2025 issue, Gordon Masson chats with UTA agent and undisputed king ...