Concerts could resume in Spain as early as May following the government’s recently announced exit plan, but strict capacity limitations and a lack of clarification around required distance between ...

“Slick, quick and fast”: Weezevent’s cashless payment system proved popular with staff and fans at UK festival Standon Calling A team of eight Weezevent staff were on hand to provide practical advice, ...

The 2020 Brit Awards took place on Tuesday night (18 February) at the O2 Arena in London in a special, live-focused ceremony. Performances on the night came from double award-winner Lewis Capaldi ...

Unsung Heroes 2020, published in IQ 95 this month, is a tribute to some of the organisations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to help others during a year unlike any other – be that ...

Welcome to the latest edition of Trailblazers – IQ’s regular series of Q&As with the inspirational figures forging their own paths in the global live entertainment business. From people working in ...

PlayPass is celebrating its biggest summer to date, with 40% growth in events serviced – and particular success in the UK Cashless and NFC specialist PlayPass has enjoyed a record-breaking summer, ...

EU culture ministers have reportedly welcomed proposals for a series of simultaneous Live Aid-style concerts which would be held across the European Union to mark victory over Covid-19. The idea ...

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham has dedicated a backstage promoter office in memory of late promoter Chris York as the venue marks 25 years in operation. York, who died last year aged 55, was a director ...

PlayPass has strengthened its UK operations, promoting Steve Jenner to the role of managing director for the UK and Ireland to address growing demand, as more festivals go cashless with the provider.

Sensible Events founder Andrew Zweck has taken IQ behind the scenes of “the world’s longest running free festival on a mountaintop” following its 30th anniversary celebrations. Live Aid production ...

Argentina’s La Costa Stadium reopened last month after being shuttered for over two decades. Located in the coastal area of La Costa, in the province of Buenos Aires, the venue was inaugurated in 1997 ...

Superstruct and a number of its festivals have responded to criticism of its parent company, global investment firm KKR. The New York-based firm, which acquired festival giant Superstruct in June last ...