'A game-changer that will transform fans' experience': Reaction to the ticket resale price cap

The government has confirmed its plans to ban ticket touts. Legislation will be introduced to impose a price cap (set at face value) on resale tickets in the secondary market – you can read our interview with government minister Ian Murray on the series of measures to stamp out touts. Here, ...

Government to go ahead with ban on reselling tickets for profit

Former Sheffield Leadmill venue to relaunch under new ownership as Electric Studios in 2026

AIF & MVT back launch of grassroots-focused Where It All Began festival

Dozens of artists and music organisations urge PM to honour ticket resale price cap pledge

Live Nation survey of 40,000 fans globally shows how music is 'defining culture'

Live Nation has released Living For Live, its largest global report to date. Based on a survey of 40,000 people across 15 countries, the report shows how people ...

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize winnings to support grassroots music venues

Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust. The donation will support the charity’s ongoing work protecting and securing the future of ...

AXS appoints Peter Quinlan and Hannah Rouch to Europe leadership roles

AXS has made two key leadership appointments to drive the ticketing company’s continued expansion across Europe. Peter Quinlan has been named managing director, Europe, while Hannah Rouch has ...

MUSIC WEEK NEWS

Association of Independent Promoters launches diversity database

LIVE teams with AGF and Music Venue Trust on green energy initiative

Own Our Venues initiative secures future of Southampton's The Joiners and Bristol's The Croft

Broadwick Group to 'accelerate' expansion in UK and globally as it secures new financing partnership

Show More