Judith Hill: Taking Back Her Spotlight After Life With Michael Jackson & Prince
If the name Judith Hill sounds familiar, it should. She’s twice been on the verge of stardom, first performing with Michael Jackson — as a backup singer, she was featured on the documentary “20 Feet From Stardom” — and was…
K-pop Concert Flicks Are Big Business
As Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” and Beyoncé’s “Renaissance: A Film” proved, the market for concert films is still there, as devoted fanbases devour every creative endeavor from their favorite artists. It should be no surprise, then, that K-pop —…
‘I Had A Ticket, But On The Night Of The Show, I Watched Netflix’: Live UK’s Jon Collins Shares Audience Insights
People love going out to shows. As evidenced by Pollstar’s quarterly reports, this business has never been selling more tickets to concerts, family shows, and sports entertainment than right now. The full picture, however, also shows that the grassroots sector,…
‘A Brave New World With Infinite Opportunities To Do Things Differently’: Q’s With Tom Schroeder, EVP & Managing Executive, Wasserman Music UK
For our first-ever UK Focus, we reached out to a selection of agents working out of London, to talk about everything from booking trends, and ticket prices to regional differences across the country, and business philosophies. We also asked them…
‘Agents Of Today Need A Complex Set Of Skills’: Q’s With Jules de Lattre, Agent, UTA
For Pollstar’s inaugural UK Focus, we reached out to a selection of agents working out of London, to talk about everything from booking trends, and ticket prices to regional differences across the country, and business philosophies. We also asked them…
‘Remember, You Are Dealing With Human Beings’: Q’s With Matt Bates, Managing Partner & CEO, Primary Talent, UK
For this year’s UK Focus, we reached out to a selection of agents working out of London, to talk about everything from booking trends to ticket prices to regional differences to business philosophies. Here’s what Matt Bates, managing partner &…
‘There Isn’t A Blueprint On How To Break An Act’: Q’s With Ben Coles, Music Agent, CAA
For Pollstar’s inaugural UK Focus, we reached out to a selection of agents working out of London, to talk about everything from booking trends, and ticket prices to regional differences across the country, and business philosophies. We also asked them…
150 Years Of ‘Were You There?’ Moments: Q’s With Ally Pally’s Sophie Varnava
London’s Alexandra Palace has been entertaining people since 1873. As if to commemorate the 150th anniversary, the building celebrated its biggest year ever in 2023. This year is looking no different. Pollstar reached out to the building’s head of programming,…
‘A Level Of Protection Is Comforting & Important’: Talking Insurance With Howden Group’s Charlie Connell
If COVID has taught us anything, it’s that the irreplaceable community experience of a live event can be taken away in an instant. Aside from the cultural losses, including an entire generation of fans missing out on their first live…
‘The Role Of The Promoter Is As Important As It Ever Was’: Communion One Is Just Getting Started
In March, FKP Scorpio UK and Communion Presents merged to form Communion One, creating a joint roster that includes artists like Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, Noah Kahan, Phoebe Bridgers, Lewis Capaldi, Mitski, and more. Pollstar reached out to the new…
‘How Do We Get Fans To Go Out More’: Asking The Right Questions In Ticketing
Pollstar asked some of the best and brightest in the world of ticketing about the three most important questions they were facing in relation to their respective businesses. Ticketmaster UK vice president, music and festivals, Sarah Slater, responded, “first up,…
Honesty, Passion & Strategy: How Agents Are Making The Most Of Near Infinite Opportunities
Sustainability in the touring context doesn’t just mean reducing emissions and energy use. It also means touring in a way that protects the physical and mental health of artists and crew, and it means not overcharging fans to make sure…
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