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The Future Business Models for Live Events
How the live events business is evolving, from hybrid formats and subscription models to data-driven personalisation and the emerging revenue streams that will shape the industry's future.
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186 articlesHow Private Equity Is Changing Live Entertainment
How Private Equity Is Changing Live Entertainment
The growing influence of private equity in the UK live entertainment sector, what it means for venues, festivals, and artists, and the debate over financial engineering vs cultural value.
Read more →The Rise of Subscription-Based Event Models
The Rise of Subscription-Based Event Models
Subscription models are emerging in the UK events market, offering regular access to events for a recurring fee.…
Read more →Local Authority Funding Cuts and Community Events
Local Authority Funding Cuts and Community Events
As council budgets shrink, community events across the UK are losing funding and support. What does this mean…
Read more →How to Value an Events Business
How to Value an Events Business
A guide to valuing events businesses in the UK, covering the key metrics, valuation methodologies, and the factors…
Read more →How Community Ownership Models Could Save Venues
How Community Ownership Models Could Save Venues
As venues close across the UK, community ownership offers an alternative. We explore how community buyouts and cooperative…
Read more →The Impact of Visa Changes on International Acts
The Impact of Visa Changes on International Acts
Visa and immigration policy changes are affecting which international artists can perform in the UK and what it…
Read more →The Cost Structure of Running a Festival
The Cost Structure of Running a Festival
A detailed breakdown of the costs involved in running a UK music festival, from artist fees and site…
Read more →The East Anglian Events and Festival Scene
The East Anglian Events and Festival Scene
East Anglia may not be the first region that comes to mind for events, but Norfolk, Suffolk, and…
Read more →The Future of Event Partnerships
The Future of Event Partnerships
Partnerships between events, brands, and communities are evolving. We explore how new models of collaboration could shape UK…
Read more →How Dynamic Pricing Works Commercially
How Dynamic Pricing Works Commercially
The commercial mechanics of dynamic pricing in the events industry -- how it works, where it is used,…
Read more →How Drone Shows Are Replacing Fireworks
How Drone Shows Are Replacing Fireworks
Drone light shows are emerging as a spectacular, quieter, and more environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks at UK…
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