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Greg Flanagan Joins UK Ticketing Firm Gigantic As Head Of Client Services
News•Mar 2, 2026

Greg Flanagan Joins UK Ticketing Firm Gigantic As Head Of Client Services

Greg Flanagan has been appointed Head of Client Services at UK ticketing agency Gigantic, a senior role created to reinforce the firm’s service offering as its client base expands. Flanagan arrives with more than two decades of ticketing experience, most recently leading international operations at See Tickets where he drove market expansion and strategic partnerships. At Gigantic, he will oversee the Client Services team, coordinate group activity across KMJ Entertainment, and contribute to ongoing strategic initiatives. The appointment underscores Gigantic’s commitment to scaling infrastructure under DEAG’s majority ownership.

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Multihyphenate Star Residente Signs With United Talent Agency
News•Feb 25, 2026

Multihyphenate Star Residente Signs With United Talent Agency

United Talent Agency announced a comprehensive representation deal with Grammy‑winning Puerto Rican artist Residente. The deal covers all entertainment areas and includes his newly formed production company, 1868 Studios, which partners with Sony Music Latin‑Iberia and Sony Music Vision. Residente,...

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AEG International Appoints John Langford as President, Asia Pacific
News•Feb 24, 2026

AEG International Appoints John Langford as President, Asia Pacific

AEG International announced John Langford will assume the role of President, Asia‑Pacific, effective April 1 2026. He will relocate to Singapore in September 2026 to steer AEG’s expansion across venues and real‑estate in the region. The appointment follows a robust pipeline that...

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The Struts Sign With IAG For North American Touring Representation (Exclusive)
News•Feb 24, 2026

The Struts Sign With IAG For North American Touring Representation (Exclusive)

IAG has secured representation for The Struts' North American touring activities, assigning Peter Pappalardo, Dennis Arfa and Adam Kornfeld as booking agents. The British rock outfit has logged 127 headline reports on Pollstar since 2009, moving 132,377 tickets and generating...

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Dynamic Talent Partners With Madison House’s Adam Bauer, Bringing More than 100 Clients To Agency Led By Trevor Swenson
News•Feb 24, 2026

Dynamic Talent Partners With Madison House’s Adam Bauer, Bringing More than 100 Clients To Agency Led By Trevor Swenson

Dynamic Talent International has partnered with Madison House, bringing over 100 new clients and pushing its roster beyond 600 artists. Veteran booking agent Adam Bauer joins as a partner, while Jennaya Ramirez is promoted to partner role. The unified agency...

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Magna Charta: A New Generation Of Arena Headliners Break Through
News•Feb 23, 2026

Magna Charta: A New Generation Of Arena Headliners Break Through

The 2026 Magna Charta arena rankings place Madrid’s 17,453‑seat Movistar Arena at the top of Europe, reporting just under 2 million tickets and a $155 million gross. Close behind, Manchester’s 23,500‑capacity Co‑op Live logged 1.4 million tickets and nearly $150 million, highlighted by Bruce...

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Traffic Control: Steady Business Sees Slight Slowdown On Global Tours, Strong Local Demand
News•Feb 23, 2026

Traffic Control: Steady Business Sees Slight Slowdown On Global Tours, Strong Local Demand

Pollstar’s 2025 Magna Charta report reveals Europe and the UK generated $2.74 billion from the Top 100 tours, a drop of about 8 percent in both gross and tickets compared with the previous year. Imagine Dragons led the region with 1.48 million tickets and...

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Big Questions, Crunch Issues & No Region Left Behind: Talking ILMC 2026 With Greg Parmley
News•Feb 23, 2026

Big Questions, Crunch Issues & No Region Left Behind: Talking ILMC 2026 With Greg Parmley

ILMC 38 will convene in London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel from Feb. 24‑27, 2026, bringing together the live‑music ecosystem amid a volatile market. Greg Parmley highlighted the growing divide between thriving mega‑tours and struggling mid‑size venues, prompting dedicated sessions on the middle...

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Moby Releases New Album, Gears Up For Coachella & Euro Tour
News•Feb 20, 2026

Moby Releases New Album, Gears Up For Coachella & Euro Tour

Moby released his new album "Future Quiet" via BMG ahead of a Coachella slot in April, and announced a 28‑date European tour spanning June to August. The 14‑track record features piano minimalism, ambient soundscapes and vocal collaborations, including an orchestral...

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‘Time To Move On’: Live Nation Ramps Up Settlement Effort
News•Feb 20, 2026

‘Time To Move On’: Live Nation Ramps Up Settlement Effort

Live Nation is intensifying its push for a settlement after the Department of Justice dismissed the concert‑promotion portion of its antitrust case. Executive Vice President Dan Wall argues that the remaining claims—exclusive ticketing contracts, a deal with Oak View Group,...

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