The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has entered into force for all online platforms, with major implications for online ticket resale. The new regulation, designed to create a safer digital environment, includes key provisions lobbied for over two years by the Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT) on behalf of Europe’s live entertainment sector. FEAT, is a non-profit organisation, formed in 2019, to promote better ticket resale practices across Europe. FEAT’s members are leading live event professionals across concert touring, festivals, comedy and sport from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, as well as EEA members Norway…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Never a festival for standing still Reading & Leeds announces the debut of a groundbreaking new stage: The Chevron, a 40,000 capacity open-air venue, will feature mammoth staging and the world’s first floating video canopy made up of hundreds of thousands of programmable LED lights, turning the sky above into a dazzling, reactive display. The bespoke structure, exclusive to Reading & Leeds promises an immersive atmosphere, Positioned in the main arena of both festival sites, The Chevron also signals the return of the singular iconic main stage featuring headliners The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera and Skrillex. The stage’s construction…
Vision Nine Group has announced the approval of its application to increase the capacity of its Boardmasters Festival. The festival will expand to a new, total capacity of 58,000 (prev. 53,000) this August. A decision was made a licensing committee hearing today (14th February) in Cornwall, the application also sought a further increase to 65,000 for the 2025 iteration. Andrew Topham, Boardmasters CEO and Festival Organiser said, “We’re delighted that Cornwall Council has granted us permission to expand Boardmasters to a new total capacity of 58,000 from this summer. Thank you to Cornwall Council, the residents who took time to…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival will return this spring featuring some of the biggest names from the worlds of jazz, soul, blues, pop and beyond. One of Europe’s biggest jazz festivals with over 55,000 music fans in attendance across the week, 2024’s event will take place from Wednesday May 1 to Monday May 6 incorporating a carefully curated mix of international jazz icons, up-and-coming new artists, unique one-off performances, world premieres, masterclasses, family-friendly shows, industry talks, free events and lots more. With a cross-generational theme that brings together jazz legends with the very latest new artists, the Festival will play host to…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Odell and legendary boy band Busted have been announced as the headliners of 2024’s Highest Point Festival. Eurovision icon Sam Ryder, the sensational Cat Burns and rising star Caity Baser will also take to the stage in Lancaster’s stunning Williamson Park. This year’s festival will take place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May. Over the weekend, festival-goers can see more than one hundred artists across six stages as well as enjoying top-quality street food, craft beer and cocktails. Organiser Richard Dyer said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to reveal this year’s line-up, which is our…
The Power of Events, the platform dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the events industry in the UK, has announced the launch of a new Careers Hub on its platform, coinciding with the organisation’s one-year anniversary. Feedback from the industry after its launch in February 2023 was that information and guidance on careers in the event industry should be a really essential feature. The Careers Hub is a comprehensive resource on the main platform, designed to help guide people already in the industry or those looking to join the industry through various career opportunities. This initiative marks a significant milestone in…
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) successfully hosted its third Night Time Economy Summit at the iconic Freight Island in Manchester on 8th and 9th of February. The two day event featured over 200 speakers and brought together a diverse range of industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to explore and celebrate the significance of the Night Time Economy. As a beacon of innovation, the summit offered a multifaceted experience across four stages, with insights from government officials across the UK and experts worldwide for unparalleled international cooperation and knowledge exchange. The Main Stage featured a convergence of leaders from major…
Boxbar has today launched the world’s first ever automated self-serve, full-menu drinks solution. Boxbar’s full-menu solution allows event organisers and venue operators to serve up to eight different beverage types all from the same terminal. The unique technology represents a significant step forward in the world of beverage service and is the first of its kind anywhere in the world, with the ability to serve beers (including Guinness), ciders, wines, cocktails, spirit and mixers and soft drinks from a single terminal. The solution arrives at a crucial time for events, venues and hospitality businesses who face a challenging landscape characterised…
There can be no doubt that festivals play a crucial part in the nurturing of grassroots music, but we perhaps need to delve into the genres that are benefitting most from our sector and see if and how we can assist across the board. We asked Ray Paul, Creative Director at The Playmaker Group, for his insight into how festivals are helping find the next generation of headliners for the black music live circuit. “Over the last thirty-five years, I have been fortunate enough to ride the crest of various waves within the black music live circuit in its many…
Here, the Night |Time Industries’ Association NTIA Presents The Second UK Electronic Music Industry Report , Unveiling the Latest Insights into the UK’s Electronic Music Industry After the success of the first ever UK Electronic Music Industry Report, the NTIA presents ‘Electronic Beats, Economic Treats 2024’ in collaboration with Audience Strategies and supported by Amazon Music, highlighting the cultural vibrancy, economic significance, and evolving trends within the sector. The second annual report aims to fully understand the economic contribution and the cultural significance of the electronic music industry to the UK economy and presents a comprehensive overview of the electronic…