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The Great Escape Festival conference has unveiled further speakers for its 20th anniversary edition, led by a keynote with top agents Emma Banks (Creative Artists Agency) and Natasha Gregory (MOTHER ARTISTS), hosted by IQ. https://lnkd.in/g4rRAMex #greatescape #musicbusiness #caa #motherartists

Agent Devin Landau has joined Creative Artists Agency in its global touring division, leaving TBA Agency after over five years. https://lnkd.in/esfxNy8X #caa #agency #musicbusiness

Tributes have poured in following the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of the Hull New Adelphi Club and leading figure of the UK grassroots venue landscape. He was 71 years old. https://lnkd.in/exszZJt8

London’s Wireless Festival will welcome Kanye West for a triple headlining slot, marking his first performance in the UK in over a decade. https://lnkd.in/eiKmGZy2 #wirelessfestival #kanyewest

Kansas City is set to gain a new concert hall, as the city’s symphony announced plans for a new 4,600-capacity venue, which it said will “expand the city’s ability to host national touring artists and new live music experiences”. https://lnkd.in/ewzWdDpj #kansascity Kansas City Symphony

Until recently, Cuarteto was confined to Argentina. But this 86-year-old genre is experiencing an unprecedented global expansion, driven by electric live performances and an extremely danceable sound. https://lnkd.in/ebjhM4CM #argentina #musicbusiness #livemusic

Picking up the pieces from Byron Bay Bluesfest’s collapse, New Zealand promoter Trademark Live tells IQ how it jumped headfirst to rescue Sublime’s debut headline run in Australia, despite not having time to fully evaluate the risks. https://lnkd.in/eZiQi6Ki #sublime #bluesfest #livemusic #musicbusiness

🤠 Howdy readers, we're pleased to announce that IQ's very first country special edition is out now! Inside this landmark edition, you'll find an in-depth celebration of the genre's global rise – chronicling the genre's spread beyond the USA and onto the world's stages, spotlighting the promoters, agents, and venues who've championed it internationally. Plus, IQ 143 also features... • A celebration of Nigel Hassler's 40 years in the industry • Research into Africa's key venue developments • A behind-the-scenes look at #BiffyClyro's biggest tour to date • The advantages of private air charter • A deep dive into Italy's popular touring stop, Milan • Our latest market report, digging into one of Europe's big success stories, Spain • An in-depth look at this year's panels, keynotes, and events at International Live Music Conference (ILMC) Read now or purchase a copy here: iqmagazine.com/iq-magazine

CTS EVENTIM AG & Co. KGaA has surpassed €3 billion in revenue for the first time in the 2025 financial year, although cautious forecasts for 2026 saw its stock drop 15%. https://lnkd.in/e6--J7zH #eventim #ctseventim

United Talent Agency has announced the elevation of nearly a dozen in its live division to partner, amid a wider round of international promotions across the firm. https://lnkd.in/eu96aSSH #uta #unitedtalentagency #musicbusiness