Rising artist fees risk leaving smaller festivals bankrupt, says Green Man owner

RHIAN JONES

Owner and director of Green Man Festival Fiona Stewart says increasing artist booking fees are making it harder than ever for independent events to compete for headliners in a crowded market.
 
The exec discussed the state of the live industry with Music Week after being awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Festivals Award at the tenth annual UK Festival Awards on Monday, December 2.
 
Stewart’s career in entertainment and events spans 25 years and in 2010 she was recruited ...



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