“Welcome to the Robnaissance!” blared headlines earlier this summer. Except, can you call it a comeback if Robbie Williams has never really been away? Read the tour report now at www.iqmagazine.com/2025/09/love....

Music festivals are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional family holidays – while solo festivalgoers are on the rise – according to a new Ticketmaster UK study.

The team behind Denmark’s Syd For Solen festival have discussed the “privilege” of giving artists a platform to discuss humanitarian issues, following a successful fourth edition.

Major festivals have reported huge increases in global livestream and broadcast viewership this summer, with year-on-year increases of up to 324%.

#Sziget Festival organisers say that “cancel culture and cultural boycotts are not the solution” after the Hungarian government took the “unprecedented” step of banning #Kneecap from the country.

James Hanley | London 'Undisputed Capital Of Music' w/ 3.6M Concert Attendees Expected This Summer | @iqmagazine.com‬ www.iqmagazine.com/2025/07/lond...

AEG Presents has promoted Jim King to the role of CEO of AEG Presents UK and European festivals.

Neil Young and Stevie Wonder brought AEG’s BST Hyde Park 2025 to a close after around half a million people flocked to the London concert series over three weekends.

The 2025 European festival season was barely underway when the first announcements for next summer started filtering through. With some gatherings now announcing headliners a year in advance, IQ gathers a mix of top events to explain their inner workings...

The prospects for queer acts touring internationally have never been more complex, so how are those affected hoping to break down barriers? Our latest feautre is now live:

🌎 NEW ANNUAL: GLOBAL ARENA GUIDE 2025 🌎 Even more expansive than 2024, this year's Guide features 70 country reports and a directory of key contact information for 600+ #arenas worldwide. 🌎 Read now: lnkd.in/eGciNa6g 📖 Or buy a copy: iqmag.square.site

IQ Magazine's 2025 Pride List has landed! 🍬 Our fifth roundup of LGBTQ+ executives making an impact on the international live music business, as nominated by our readers, have gone above and beyond to wave the flag for a more diverse and inclusive industry 🏳️‍🌈 🔗 www.iqmagazine.com/2025/06/lgbt...

IT'S QUEER & IT'S HERE: IQ 136 HAS LANDED 🏳️‍🌈 We're coming out... with the fifth-annual #Pride issue of IQ! Supported by #Ticketmaster, IQ 136 is hitting desks this week ahead as #PrideMonth gets into full swing. 🏳️‍🌈 Read now: iqmagazine.com/publications/iq-magazine 📖 Or buy a copy: iqmag.square.site

UTA's Neil Warnock and a host of other music figures have paid tribute to The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, following his death aged 82

Lisa Henderson | Goldman Sachs Claims There Is An ‘Insatiable Demand’ For Live Music | @iqmagazine.com‬ www.iqmagazine.com/2025/06/gold...

With sold-out stadium tours & festivals fast-approaching this summer, @iqmagazine.com spoke to FEAT Director @sammy-s.bsky.social to dive into the effectiveness of ticket resale regulation across Europe 🎵 www.iqmagazine.com/2025/06/glob...

Live entertainment discovery platform Fever has announced the acquisition of ticketing firm Dice to build the “world’s leading independent live entertainment tech platform”.

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh from Irish band #Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig.

Are major tours too focused on A-list markets? The trend of major international tours becoming ever more concentrated in A-list markets has sparked divergent views among live music executives.

Organisers of Hungary’s #Sziget have unveiled a shake-up of the festival site as part of a multi-year strategy focused on “innovation”. www.iqmagazine.com/2025/05/cons...

Festivals worldwide are reaping the rewards of diversifying their lineups as audience tastes evolve, organisers tell IQ.

Chicago’s Michelada Fest, a Latin music festival in the US, has cancelled its 2025 edition due to a “rapidly changing political climate” across the nation. Organisers cited uncertainty with artist visas, adding to a recent trend for international touring musicians.

Ticket sales for non-English-speaking artists have nearly tripled pre-pandemic levels as the global artist pipeline continues to grow, #LiveNation has revealed in its Q1 2025 earnings report.

Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon is to become the new CEO of festival giant Superstruct Entertainment.

The first lawsuit has been filed against the owners of the Jet Set nightclub over the disaster that killed at least 231 people in the Dominican Republic.

Live Nation has strengthened its foothold in Japan with the acquisition of Hayashi International Promotions (HIP), one of the country’s leading promoters for domestic and international artists.

#Sphere Entertainment and #Google have announced a new #AI partnership, billed as marking a “pivotal moment” in entertainment technology.

Fanfair Alliance has ramped up calls for a price cap on resale tickets after accusing secondary ticketing site #Viagogo of “misleading and potentially unlawful practices”.

Donald Trump’s tariffs have dominated the global discourse for weeks, wreaking havoc on the stock market and creating a “climate of uncertainty” for the international touring business.

Investigators say it is still too early to determine the cause of the deadly roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic after the death toll from the tragedy reached 226.

Emporium Presents co-founder Dan “Steiny” Steinberg has previewed the return of Promoter 101, telling IQ nothing is off-limits for the popular live music industry podcast.

Shares in live music companies rebounded on a historic day for Wall Street after American president Donald Trump paused higher tariffs for 90 days.

The confirmed death toll from the Jet Set club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has reached 124.

#LiveNation has expanded into Malta with the acquisition of a stake in leading concert and festival promoter 356 Entertainment Group.

Live music stocks are riding the waves of the worldwide market as the fallout from Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs continues. And in comparison to many other industries, the business is holding its own. www.iq-mag.net/2025/04/live...

The live music world is coming to terms with US president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, amid fears of an impending global trade war. www.iq-mag.net/2025/04/trum...

New legislation designed to enhance protection from terror attacks at live events in the UK has become law today. www.iq-mag.net/2025/04/uk-a...

The UK live music industry has come out strongly in favour of a price cap on resale tickets as the government’s consultation into the secondary market draws to a close. www.iq-mag.net/2025/04/uk-l...

#Muse have postponed their show in Istanbul, Türkiye, after the boss of promoter DBL Entertainment criticised anti-government protesters. www.iq-mag.net/2025/04/muse...

US president #DonaldTrump yesterday signed an executive order, flanked by long-time supporter Kid Rock, which claims to bring “common sense” changes to live event ticketing.

MG Live’s newly-promoted director of touring says it is not all “doom and gloom” for the Australian market as the dust settles on its summer season.

China’s Hainan Province has announced its intention to become an “international performing arts capital" www.iq-mag.net/2025/03/chin...

Sphere Entertainment executive chairman and CEO James Dolan teased that smaller 5,000-cap #Sphere venues are being developed for new markets...

Valentine’s Day marked one of the biggest mornings of UK onsales in living memory, as fans rushed to snag tickets for stadium outings for the likes of #Beyoncé, #BlackSabbath and #KendrickLamar & #SZA.

#Festivals have long been considered fertile ground for breaking artists, but as the post-pandemic live business continues to evolve, there is a growing school of thought that the circuit now serves a different purpose... IQ investigates:

India’s prime minister has spoken of the country’s need to improve its infrastructure to maximise its concert economy in the wake of #Coldplay’s huge shows.

The controversy over #Oasis’ UK reunion shows has taken another twist after a number of customers complained of having their tickets cancelled by @ticketmaster.com and @seetickets.bsky.social after being identified as bots.

#KendrickLamar became the first-ever solo rapper to headline the #SuperBowl halftime show during last night’s championship game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Alien Chicks, Really Good Time, PUNCHBAG & more to play DIY's stage at Soho Calling: We’ll be taking over The Lower Third for the event — previously known as London Calling and hosted by ILMC — this month.

Live Nation UK has forged a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with the #NFL to produce the post-game ceremony of the #SuperBowl for the next three years.