For the international contemporary live music industry
As with almost every other live music market around the world, the live entertainment sector has been seriously hit by the Corvid-19 epidemic, but promoters and venue operators are philosophical about the situation and deal with it as best they can. Lisa Henderson reports Boasting the world’s third largest economy…
Read moreCoronavirus may have brought the live music industry to a virtual standstill and all companies are facing unprecedented challenges over the next few months, but here we focus on the sector’s achievement and vision for the future, post COVID-19. Christopher Barrett reports The demand for more complex, unique and ultimately…
Read moreEstadi Olímpic Lluís Companys A: Passeig Olímpic, 15-17, 08038 T: + 34 93 426 20 89 E: tsala@bsmsa.cat W: www.estadiolimpic.cat/en Principle contact person: Teresa Sala Policy: Hire only Capacity: 60,708 In-house Concert Sound System: No In-house Concert Stage Lighting: No Past/forthcoming concerts: Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Metallica, Iron Maiden, BTS…
Read moreIt’s the biggest gathering of international promoters and agents in the world and delegates at the 32nd International Live Music Conference certainly have some serious topics to discuss, not least the ramifications of the Coronavirus across Asia and isues related to a Brexit that is finally happening. Christopher Barrett asks…
Read moreNot too long ago the region was still considered a challenge for international artistes, in terms of logistics and cost, but with more markets established and increasing venue options, it has become far more appealing, with viable multiple dates now possible for mid-range acts. Lisa Henderson reports While opportunities for…
Read moreA tough man in one of the world’s toughest markets, Ed Ratnikov has battled to bring international artistes to fans across the vastness of Russia for 25 years, from the turbulent days just before and after the collapse of the USSR, when doing business was more challenging than most people…
Read more“Last December, when we played at the Amsoil Arena [cap. 5,333] in Duluth,” remembers Bruce Reiter, the production manager for Five Finger Death Punch, “We were loaded-in and all set to do the show, when it became obvious that our guitarist Jason Hook was very sick. “He was in a…
Read moreCape Town Stadium A: 93 Main Road, Green Point T: +27 21 417 0120 E: info@capetownstadium.co.za W: www.capetownstadium.co.za Principle contact person: Lesley de Reuck Policy: Hire and self-promote Capacity: 50,337 In-house Concert Sound System: No In-house Concert Stage Lighting: No Past/forthcoming concerts: Ed Sheeran, Passenger, Martin Garrix, Axwell Λ Ingrosso,…
Read moreAs one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with a high standard of living and low unemployment, the country is in good shape both economically and otherwise. Its relatively small size, and conveniently central position in Europe, makes it a unique music market. Lisa Henderson reports Thirty years ago,…
Read moreStarting his career with the launch of the biggest festival the world had seen at the time, Luiz Oscar Niemeyer took time out from promoting to work for a record company. But he felt the changing mood and returned to live events, working across South America with some of the…
Read moreThe following is a small selection of events, reported in Audience, that helped to shape the international live music industry over the following two decades.
Read moreWith rising wages and low unemployment, the Czech Republic is in good shape economically and its music fans are sustaining a rise in show numbers, primarily in Prague; the country’s dominant market … but there are challenges. Christopher Barrett reports O n 17 November 1989, eight days after…
Read moreSportpaleis Antwerpen A: Schijnpoortweg 119 B – 2170 Merksem T: +32 3 400 40 44 E: info@sportpaleis.be W: www.sportpaleis.be Principle contact person: Jan Van Esbroeck Policy: Hire and self-promote Capacity: 22,791 In-house Concert Sound System: No In-house Concert Stage Lighting: No Past/forthcoming concerts: Elton John, Celine Dion, Queen + Adam…
Read moreThe event ticketing business is arguably the most technologically dynamic sector in live entertainment. With paper ticketing dying out and barcodes potentially next in line, concert tickets are available in an increasing array of formats, but the pace of change is a constant challenge for the world’s leading providers. Christopher…
Read moreFacing a challenging economic climate across The Gulf States is both helped and hindered by increasing live music activity with western artistes in Saudi Arabia – more act coming to the wider region is good, but vital equipment is being sucked over the border to support big productions raises issues…
Read moreThat’s what the 400-year-old poem by the UK’s John Donne suggests, but the location of his headquarters and Carsten Svoldgaard’s company name, CSB Island Entertainment, comes close to it in a literal sense, which is ironic considering CSB is a 25-year-old business that works on a global scale. Christopher Barrett…
Read moreArena Birmingham A: King Edwards Road, B1 2AA T: +44 (0)121 780 4141 E: arena-sales@necgroup.co.uk W: www.arenabham.co.uk Principle contact person: Ian Congdon, Head of Sales, NEC Group Arenas Policy: Hire only Capacity: 15,800 In-house Concert Sound System: No In-house Concert Stage Lighting: No Past/forthcoming concerts: Muse, Elton John, Billie Eilish,…
Read moreForo Sol A: Av. Viaducto Rio de la Piedad y Rio Churubusco S/N, Iztacalco, Granjas México, 08400 T: +52 55 5237 9999 E: rentainmuebles@cie.com.mx W: wwww.forosol.mx Principle contact person: Gabriel Alamán Policy: Hire and self-promote Capacity: 65,000 In-house Concert Sound System: No In-house Concert Stage Lighting: No Past/forthcoming concerts: The…
Read moreFrom the days of military dictatorship, through Brazil’s rocky emergence as a destination for international artistes during the 1980s, to it being the financial anchor for most tours of South America, audio company Gabisom – celebrating its 35th anniversary – has been at the forefront of most major events, from…
Read moreIt is the powerhouse at the centre of the European Union (EU) and the wider continent and although bordering on recession, has a rampant live music scene, from festivals and stadium shows down to clubs, with at least one promoter seeing a resurgence in that sector. Christopher Barrett reports In…
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