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The artist liaison team at Evolution Festival is seeking some outstanding volunteers to work backstage at our fantastic outdoor event in the North East. Taking place over the Diamond Jubilee weekend (Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th June), the 30,000- capacity event has grown to be the biggest outdoor event in the North East and a key player on the national UK festival scene, kicking off the summer season with eclectic line-ups in a uniquely urban location.
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Andy Inglis, the co-founder of London venue The Luminaire has weighed into the secondary ticketing debate with a heavyweight blow, saying that live promoters who practice the dark art of allocating tickets to the likes of Viagogo are “screwing their artists’ audiences with their pants down”.
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Bad news for those trying to ignore the boastful ramblings of the lucky Brits in attendance at SXSW this year - The Gen’s little brother The Tipping Point was on hand to report from Austin, TX:
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The dispatches documentary about secondary ticketing is set to create commotion in the Commons this week, with Tory MP Mike Weatherley calling for tighter regulations.Inspired by the Channel 4 expose from last month, Weatherly is calling for controls over Olympics tickets to be applied to a wider selection of events including gigs.
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In a victory for the live sector, grass roots musicians and promoters and those who prefer their legislation without a large dose of misguided lunacy, the Live Music Bill is expected to receive the Royal Assent this Thursday.
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The live music industry has responded to last week’s explosive Dispatches documentary that blew the lid on the practices of secondary ticketing outlets and large promotion companies.
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As the spectre of secondary ticketing continues to spook the live sector, ticket agency WeGotTickets has announced that it recently hit one million users, also helping charities to raise more than £10K in the last year. The paperless ticket agency teamed up with month-long festival Oxjam to raise over £6,700, with £3556 received in donations made in addition to the ticket price.
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O2 Academy Brixton has picked up an award for favourite venue at the Total Production Awards, leading The Gen to ask: What is your favourite music venue in the UK?The awards, held earlier this week are voted for by the trade and production industry and aim to celebrate the highest standards in live music production.Other short-listed venues in the category included O2 Academy Leeds, The Roundhouse in London, Wembley Stadium, the O2 Arena in London and the MEN in Manchester.
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The Great Escape has confirmed its first acts for 2012 including Dry the River, Perfume Genius, Eagulls, Howler and a show at the Dome featuring Africa Express Soundsystem.
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The Live Music Bill has been passed through the Commons and is now almost certain to become law, slashing the licensing red tape for small live music venues.
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