The Beatles’ finances getting back to where they once belonged Business The finances of the company that looks after the commercial interests of The Beatles have continued to fall back following a spike in 2021 when the Get Back documentary was released. Apple Corps, which was originally founded by the band in 1968, is now owned by Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, Yoko Ono and the [...]
Ticketmaster returns to profit ahead of Oasis reunion tour boost Business The UK operation of Ticketmaster returned to profit during its latest financial year ahead of the anticipated boost it will receive from the controversial ticketing of Oasis’ reunion tour. The London-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of £19.7m for 2023, up from the pre-tax loss of £12m it fell to in 2022. Newly-filed accounts [...]
Huge pay day for Oasis ticket seller and promoter bosses Business The bosses of the company which was involved in the controversial ticketing and promotion of Oasis’ reunion tour have shared a huge pay day of almost £15m. The six directors of Stockport-headquartered SJM were handed a share of a £14.8m dividend for the company’s latest financial year, up from the £7.3m pay out for 2022. [...]
Co-op Live boss promoted after leading recovery from disastrous launch September 16, 2024 The boss of Manchester’s Co-op Live arena has been promoted after leading its recovery following a disastrous launch earlier this year. Rebecca Kane Burton took over the reigns at the £365m arena by Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in April after its previous boss resigned after a series of problems and delays generated national headlines. Gary [...]
AEG Presents: Covid rebound hailed by Hammersmith Apollo owner despite sales and profit dip September 9, 2024 AEG Presents, the UK touring and festivals arm of the group that owns The 02 in London has hailed its full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic despite a fall in its turnover and profit during 2023. The company, which is headquartered in the capital, is part of the wider LA-based AEG group which is the [...]
Easyhotel chief hails ‘era of the mega-event’ as driving force behind bookings surge September 2, 2024 The boss of budget chain Easyhotel said the company had the rising cost of ‘mega-event’ tickets to thank for its recent surge in revenue, which rose by almost half in 2023. Karim Malak, who became chief executive of the British business just over two years ago, said the company had experienced a boom in bookings [...]
TAG: Travel agent to Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters books record sales ahead of £100m takeover August 30, 2024 Travel agent to stars including Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters, The Appointment Group (TAG) saw its sales jump ahead of its £100m takeover earlier this year, according to newly-filed documents. The British company, which organises the tour itineraries of some of the world’s most high-profile musicians, saw its turnover increase to a record £54.1m [...]