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Gotobeat expands to festivals with Mike Lightford appointment

Gotobeat has hired former Boardmasters and NASS director of music Mike Lightford as it expands into the festival market. The live entertainment company, which combines promoters’ experience with AI technology, has named Lightford as its new head of festivals and confirmed details of its first festival programme, set for Beckenham Place Park in July ...

Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show

Sombr announced as latest addition to The O2's 20th birthday lineup

Featured Artists Coalition CEO David Martin on the 'groundbreaking intervention' of new touring fund

Report finds Brexit red tape cost UK touring sector £208m

Harry Styles salutes Dolly Parton at MSG residency opener

Harry Styles paid tribute to Dolly Parton as he launched his sold-out 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Staged by Live Nation as part ...

WME elevates Sara Williams to head of music marketing

WME has announced the promotion of Sara Williams to head of music marketing. Nashville-based Williams, who will oversee the agency's music marketing team of more than 20 people, ...

Skiddle renews AIF partnership to support small and micro UK festivals

Independent ticketing platform Skiddle and the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) are inviting applications for a new bursary designed to support UK festivals with a capacity of 2,500 ...

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