Are we developing UK talent?

It has been a bumper year for stadium gigs, with fans rushing back and top tier talent commanding very high prices. However, at the grassroots level there is a lot of pressure on venues and the middle market has not seen the same boost in demand that the top shows have. Meanwhile, music is becoming more global and the UK recorded music sector is having a harder time breaking new talent. Is the live music industry doing enough? And can we be sure there are UK headliners for the future?

Can we make live music sustainable?

Hosted by Earth Percent, this in depth conversation explores the state of sustainablity in the live music industry. Our experts explore how far have we come, and how far do we still have to go, as well as practical quesitons around costs and benefits, as well as who ultimately takes responsibility: is it the artist, the venue, the promoter or someone else?

Venue innovation: How are venues keeping up with fan and artist demands?

With an explosion in ticket prices, and with it spectacular shows and high expectations, how are venues adapting to give artists and fans the ultimate experience? And how are they adapting their economic models to adjust for healthier eating and drinking habits, especially among younger audiences.

Innovation Showcase

Innvation takes many forms. Tech gets a lot of attention, but seeing others working smarter can sparks your own ideas. This year we’re giving 45 minutes to people innovating in interesting ways.

Is streaming broken? What can we do?

Streaming is both the biggest revenue stream and the biggest challenge for the music industry. For all the music it makes available does it bring enough money in? Does that money make it to the right people? And can anything be done to boost creators earnings?

Intersectionality and you

Diversity and inculsion specialist Saskia Menendez joins Eve Horn to talk about why intersectionality is so important to driving lasting change.

Fans behaving badly? Dealing with post-pandemic crowds

Live music is booming and fans are back in their droves, but have they forgotten how to behave? Incidents with security, staff and fan to fan aggression is on the up, meanwhile higher prices are setting higher expectations. Being back in crowds is complicated and somehow fans are throwing things at artists! The panel explores how fans are behaving and what can be done to help keep live entertainment fun for all involved.