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Live Nation Entertainment published its Q2 financial results this week, revealing revenues of $6.02bn last quarter, up 7% year-on-year. That included an 8% uplift for its concerts business ($4.99bn) but smaller growth of 3% apiece for ticketing ($730.7m) and sponsorship and advertising ($312.2m). 39 million fans attended Live Nation concerts in Q2, up 5% year-on-year. This was driven by arenas and ampitheatres, since the company admitted that there has been “reduced stadium activity” this year. Globalisation was a big focus in the way Live Nation presented its results. Across its top 50 global tours, international artists have attracted 50% more fans this year so far than in 2019. Read The Full Story Here: https://lnkd.in/dZN_N_-A #musically #musicnews #readmore

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New Post: New Safety Regulations for UK Music Venues After 2017 Manchester Terror Attack Move Closer - https://lnkd.in/gKzhSWEW - New legislation to protect concert goers from terror attacks at U.K. music venues has been presented in Parliament, following years of campaigning by the mother of Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of 2017’s Manchester Arena bombing outside an Ariana Grande concert. Related Security Missed Chances to Stop Bombing at Ariana Grande Manchester Concert, Inquiry Finds 06/17/2021 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, better known as Martyn’s Law, received its first reading in Parliament on Thursday (Sept. 12). The legislation requires all venues with a capacity of more than 200 to take “appropriate action” to protect concert-goers from harm by having a number of measures in place, including mandatory safety training for staff and plans in place to prevent and protect against terror attacks. For venues with capacities of more than 800 people, operators are required to draw up comprehensive public protection procedures that set out plans for evacuating people from the premises and moving them to a place where there is a reduced risk of physical harm. These procedures will need to be regularly updated and assessed by U.K. regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the law states. Large venues will also need to take appropriate steps to reduce their vulnerability to terror attacks by having CCTV monitoring the building and the immediate vicinity, or the hiring of security staff. In addition, venue operators will be legally required to limit the disclosure of information about their premises that may be “useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.”   Failure to comply with the regulations or a venue providing false information to the SIA can result in fines of up to £18 million ($23.5 million) or 5% of the operator’s annual global revenue, whichever is greater. The maximum fine for a small music venue that holds between 200 and 800 people is capped at £10,000 ($13,000). The government says the bill’s proportionate and tiered approach, which is linked to the size of the venue and scale of the activity taking place, will ensure that “undue burdens are not placed on small businesses.” Related UK Inquiry Finds 'Significant Failures’ in Response to Bombing at 2017 Ariana… 11/04/2022 An impact assessment carried out

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🎤✨ 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆! Key Insights: 💠 Event Week Occupancy: During the event week (June 13-15, 2024), occupancy rates soared to 60%, compared to 38% for the same period last year. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝟮𝟮% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆. 💠 Average Daily Rate (ADR): The ADR significantly rose, reaching £155 during the event week, up from £100 the previous year 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟱𝟱% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. 💠 Length of Stay (LOS): The percentage of guests staying for two days 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟯% 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟲% this year. Similarly, the proportion of guests staying for 3-4 days 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟳% 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟱%. The data shows that Taylor Swift's concert can substantially impact local accommodation demand and pricing. The 22% increase in occupancy, coupled with a 55% rise in ADR, highlights the strong correlation between significant events and the performance of short-term rentals. We're excited to keep tracking these trends and help you boost revenue during major events. Stay tuned for more exciting insights and analysis!📈💸 #STRManagement #DynamicPricing #TaylorSwift #LiverpoolConcert #EventImpact #PriceLabsforEveryone

June is shaping up to be busy for events across the US, with higher levels of event activity in nearly 40 cities this month. The top 5 cities alone account for $180M+ in consumer spending this June. #Denver takes the top spot this month with everything from sports to festivals and concerts driving $86.9M+ in local spending over just 6 days from June 18 - 24. Download your free copy of the monthly PredictHQ Demand Surge Report to see the other demand surge cities and the events behind them! #demandintelligence #predictiveai

Even globally renowned artists like Jennifer Lopez are facing difficulties in today's concert industry, which is manifested by her recent struggles to sell tour tickets. There's a big change coming in entertainment! A recent Business Insider story does a good job reporting. "JLo is apparently having a hard time selling tickets," the author said, which led to the cancellation of several tour dates despite rebranding her tour as a greatest hits showcase. Other artists like The Black Keys and Troye Sivan are experiencing underwhelming ticket sales, suggesting a broader trend of market challenges. Why has this happened? The phenomenon is partly due to an oversaturated market where a multitude of artists have simultaneously returned to touring post-pandemic in an attempt to recoup losses. "You'd never before had a moment in time where all the horses lined up at the starting gate and they all went out on the road at the same time," said Gary Witt, CEO of The Pabst Theater Group. This congestion has diluted audience attendance and heightened competition among artists. Economic factors further complicate the landscape, with soaring ticket prices dampening consumer enthusiasm. David "5-1" Norman, a touring industry veteran, points out, "Ticket prices are just astronomical right now," which adds a significant financial burden to potential concert-goers. There are also major concerns about Live Nation and Ticketmaster exerting monopoly power on the pricing. Artists and promoters are adapting by rethinking their tour strategies, such as downsizing venues or combining forces with other acts to attract larger crowds. It's definitely not the end of entertainment, but a shift in the way that the sector works. #entertainment #jlo #artists #livenation https://lnkd.in/eG9iH-GS

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