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John Giddings: 'Live music is alive and well' | IQ Magazine
WEB2 days ago · Isle of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has spoken to IQ about the new exhibition dedicated to the history of the legendary event – and outlines why 2025 is shaping up to be live music’s biggest year yet.. Exhibition 25 runs at The O2 in London until 13 November and boasts an archive of images and footage featuring the likes of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell.
Adele's Munich run 'a milestone in music history' | IQ Magazine
WEB5 days ago · The team behind Adele’s historic German run have told IQ the acclaimed show represents “a milestone in music history” and debated whether it will inspire further residencies.. The singer broke numerous records with her 10-night stint at a giant pop-up stadium in Munich – the largest temporary arena ever built.. More than 730,000 tickets were sold for the exclusive European concerts ...
Dermot Kennedy plans global Irish music festival | IQ Magazine
WEB4 days ago · Dublin singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced the launch of a brand new global Irish music festival, Misneach. The 32-year-old is planning the annual celebration of Ireland’s musical heritage to coincide with the St Patrick’s Day, with the first edition set for March 2025.
Austin City Limits stage to be battery-powered | IQ Magazine
WEB5 days ago · Promoter C3 Presents is partnering with Reverb’s Music Decarbonization Project to power a stage at Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival in the US, solely on a hybrid battery system. The 75,000-cap Texas event’s IHG Hotels & Resorts stage will deploy more than 1 MWh of battery storage capacity ...
Pioneering a greener future for live music | IQ Magazine
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena breaks down its groundbreaking collaboration with Massive Attack, Act 1.5 and SJM Concerts The live events industry is facing increasing scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Large-scale events with massive crowds, complex logistics, and extensive energy consumption ...
Live Music Business News - IQ Magazine
WEBNot a subscriber, or looking for an extra copy? Find a limited selection of previous IQ issues and annual reports available for purchase here.. IQ’s September 2024 edition is out now and available to read or buy.. The latest issue includes: Adele’s World: A behind-the-scenes look at Adele record-breaking Munich residency. Rock In Rio: The remarkable 40th anniversary of Brazil’s festival ...
The New Bosses: Introducing the class of 2024 | IQ Magazine
WEBAug 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 ...
IQ 107 out now: Industry heads map the road ahead
WEBJan 11, 2022 · IQ 107, the latest issue of the international live music industry’s favourite monthly magazine, is available to read online now.. In the January 2022 edition, industry leaders from around the world share their thoughts about the state of the industry and the recovery of the sector, over the coming weeks and months.
New Bosses name one thing industry must change | IQ Magazine
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Alumni from IQ Magazine‘s most recent class of New Bosses have identified areas of improvement for the international live music business.. A handful of the next-gen leaders shared their thoughts during Meet the New Bosses: The Class of 2021, at last month’s International Live Music Conference (ILMC).. Theo Quiblier, head of concerts at Two Gentlemen in Switzerland, believes the one thing ...