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6 hours ago · The full lineup has been revealed for the third edition of ILMC’s Soho Calling (formerly London Calling), set for Wednesday 26 February. The event will see more than 20 emerging artists perform across six of Soho’s iconic stages: The 100 Club (hosted by Music Venue Trust), 21Soho, The Lower Third (presented by DIY Magazine), Phoenix Arts Club, The Social, and The Forge. 21Soho, in ...

5 hours ago · K-pop giant SM Entertainment has unveiled the full lineup for the first Mexico City edition of SMTown Live. Since launching in 2008, the K-pop tour has been held in major cities worldwide including Seoul, New York, LA, Paris, Dubai, Santiago, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Singapore. The ...

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3 days ago · The 2020-21 period is best forgotten for most, but one of the more positive legacies of the pandemic years for the touring community was the emergence of a wave of new independent booking agencies As we approach the fifth anniversary of the Covid-enforced live music shutdown, almost all are still in operation – at odds with the broader market’s shift towards consolidation – providing an ...

Apr 29, 2024 · Mid-level touring: Cruising or crisis? While A-list tours break box office records, are they causing a vacuum for career touring mid-tier acts? IQ investigates By James Hanley on 29 Apr 2024

Aug 12, 2024 · The 17th edition of IQ Magazine ‘s New Bosses can now be revealed, highlighting 20 of the most promising 30-and-unders in the international live music business. As usual, hundreds of people around the world took the time to submit names during the nominations process. The final 20 comprises executives working across agencies, promoters, ticketing companies, festivals, logistic services and ...

Dec 16, 2024 · IQ 132, the latest issue of the international live music industry’s leading magazine, is available to read online now. The December/January issue marks 30 years in the agency business for electronic music pioneer Maria May and 20 years in the concert business for German mainstay Wizard Live. Elsewhere, Coldplay production manager Chris Kansy takes home The Gaffer Award (again!), Derek ...

Jun 27, 2024 · IQ 128, the latest issue of the international live music industry’s favourite magazine, is available to read online now. In the June/July issue, Gordon Masson goes behind the scenes of Take That’s This Life on Tour, and Derek Robertson charts the success of Switzerland’s leading promoter Gadget Entertainment as the company turns 30. Elsewhere, Kerrang ‘s Sam Law provides an in-depth ...