US-based sports and entertainment company Enhanced Group has announced an agreement to acquire a 77% controlling stake in German live entertainment group DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG, in a share-based transaction valuing the Berlin-headquartered company at approximately €100 million ($115 million).
Read full storyLive Nation Entertainment reported a 19% increase in revenue to $10.1 billion in the third quarter of 2026, driven by higher concert attendance and continued growth in international markets.
Greek music festival Release Athens has announced its expansion into Bulgaria with the launch of Release Sofia in 2027, marking the festival`s first international expansion since its establishment in 2016.
VIP-Booking.com has announced the launch of BandPitch PRO, a free online platform designed to help venue and festival bookers manage, review and respond to incoming artist applications through a centralised dashboard.
London`s MOTH Club has secured a significant victory in its campaign against neighbouring residential developments after Hackney Council rejected a second planning application near the grassroots music venue.
South Korean entertainment company HYBE reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit in the third quarter of 2026, driven largely by the international touring activities of BTS and other artists on its roster.
FKP Scorpio Belgium`s Antwerp festival Live Is Live will not return in 2027, despite attracting 75,000 visitors to its latest edition in June.
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