British music stars urge Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites
Radiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay among dozens of artists calling for cap on resale prices to stop exploitation of fans
British music industry adds record £8bn to UK economy, according to UK Music
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour among the big events driving spending, as British artists perform well overseas and job numbers rise
‘I can see a world where Spotify doesn’t exist’: will a new generation of music streaming companies succeed?
Nimble, open-minded outfits such as Nina Protocol, Cantilever and Subvert are looking to bring more money to artists, and a richer experience for listeners
Sam Fender donates his £25,000 Mercury prize winnings to Music Venue Trust charity
Chart-topping singer-songwriter adds to his previous support of charity that works on behalf of small UK venues
‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds
As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remain
‘I flew to Luxembourg to see the gig there instead!’: music fans on how they cope with high UK ticket prices
As increasing prices and fees make gig-going difficult, readers voice their frustration – and suggest alternatives
The Guardian view on live music: a scheme to spread the sound around deserves support
Editorial: More gigs would be a good thing, and a voluntary £1 levy for grassroots venues could help
There’s a £1 idea that could save small music venues. Is Live Nation holding it back?
Artists including Coldplay and Katy Perry have got behind a plan to fund small venues from big gigs – but owners say that without Live Nation on board, it could fail
‘Why are all these twentysomethings at a Killing Heidi show?’ How nostalgia tours took over Australian music
The band are among a wave of artists hitting the road this year to celebrate landmark albums. It reflects deeper trends in the Australian music landscape, where new artists are struggling to cut through
Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance
Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation
Beyond regional doubt: why more acts are touring the UK’s far-flung venues – and why it’s worth making the effort
With touring costs rising and venues closing, many acts are only playing big city dates. But as the Beatles and Led Zep showed in the past, more scenic routes can pay off
Spotify removes 75m spam tracks in past year as AI increases ability to make fake music
Streamer to crack down on AI-generated spam by introducing filter to identify fraudulent uploads
Guitar ‘smashed up’ by Liam Gallagher on night Oasis split up goes to auction
Red Gibson ES-355, damaged on night of 2009 Rock en Seine fight, being sold alongside acoustic used in Wonderwall
Dua Lipa denies ‘categorically false’ report that she fired her agent over anti-Kneecap stance
The pop star and her talent agency say reports that she sacked David Levy for allegedly signing a letter urging Glastonbury to drop the pro-Palestine Irish rap group from lineup are untrue
Resale ‘subterfuge’: Viagogo sent fan his tickets along with a stranger’s passport
Experiences of booking for big London gigs underscore the opaque practices of some online platforms