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Work in live music industry for IQ Magazine and ILMC. Dad of two, husband to one.

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Casey Wasserman to sell agency Agency head tells staff he will sell company following artist departures over Epstein files links

www.iqmagazine.com/2026/02/case...

14.02.2026 15:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Casey Wasserman possibly. Though will get paid for his business presumably.

14.02.2026 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, so *now* a Tory Peer thinks that if you change PM there should be a general election. Interesting timing for that change of view...๐Ÿคจ

28.01.2026 09:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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23.01.2026 09:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3524 ๐Ÿ” 1646 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 93 ๐Ÿ“Œ 139

In our part of London a new free primary school was opened in an area surrounded by good existing schools with falling rolls. Parents in an affluent area have basically created a 'free prep school' (which we're all funding), complete with posh name and boaters in the summer.

12.12.2025 08:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you. I'm the proud owner of every edition so like to be on the front foot and am looking forward to reading it.

26.11.2025 11:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tried to do this but website doesn't seem to be working and won't allow me to pay. Not an author's problem obviously (!) but worth checking others aren't having this issue.

26.11.2025 11:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks pretty stupid on Nandy's part, but goodness me the absolute absurdity of Shawcross sitting in judgement on the probity of public appointments given the completely unsuitable roles he was gifted by his Conservative friends over the last 15 years.

06.11.2025 17:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ideally before end of the year but the biggest artists could announce later and still be confident of selling out. A number of shows have announced for Etihad next year which is a shame for Everton. HD, Anfield and Etihad are the three competitors for a North West show, you'd only do one of those.

17.10.2025 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They're a bit more constrained on full stadium shows, think it's around 4 at the moment, but with fewer restrictions than Anfield, particularly in terms of timing. Think July is off the table at Anfield to give residents a break, which is a peak touring month.

17.10.2025 18:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd hope so, but wouldn't view it as a disaster if not given the lead times I mentioned. We're reporting on 2026 announcements all the time so ideally they'd get in one of those runs. The better licensing situation is the plaza actually, where I think they're ok for around 15+ shows of 18k cap.

17.10.2025 18:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No worries at all. Stadium touring runs on very long lead times (people are currently booking into 2027) but in time I think HD is very well positioned. Lots going for it ahead of Anfield, including excellent load in/out. Could be great for the club, alongside stuff in the plaza.

17.10.2025 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inside Everton FC's new 'must play' stadium Amid a boom in stadium concerts, Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool has announced plans to compete for A-list music artists...

I'm a blue who helps runs the main live music industry magazine and commissioned this piece (and spent time with the team at Everton working on securing shows). www.iqmagazine.com/2025/02/insi...

17.10.2025 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Correct, the arena is. HD about 48k, which interestingly is a little more than Anfield in most of their show configurations.

17.10.2025 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No they won't. If it's at Anfield then maybe, but HD isn't competing with an 11k cap arena for gigs.

17.10.2025 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha, I can't guess, please do tell me in 1,200 words!

10.10.2025 18:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was at the Oval for two days of Test match last week. Captive crowd. ยฃ3.50 for 330ml can of non alcoholic beer.

08.08.2025 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a non-drinker, worth pointing out that this works out at an equivalent of more than ยฃ10 per pint of 0%...

08.08.2025 12:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is England

14.07.2025 16:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 150 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Correct! The mix of Campbell and Powell was key and almost completely overlooked now.

02.07.2025 09:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IQ Magazine's 2025 Pride List has landed! ๐Ÿฌ

Our fifth roundup of LGBTQ+ executives making an impact on the international live music business, as nominated by our readers, have gone above and beyond to wave the flag for a more diverse and inclusive industry ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿ”— www.iqmagazine.com/2025/06/lgbt...

16.06.2025 16:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

UEFA should retire the competition after this dross.

21.05.2025 20:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a supporter of a club that has almost bankrupted itself to build a new stadium, which will catalyse the redevelopment of an abandoned part of Liverpool, I have very strong views on this...

14.03.2025 10:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely outrageous that the cricket world is allowing this to happen to a country and group of players.

13.03.2025 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well, Tarkowski is a hero to Elijah for all kinds of reasons after last night. But he was also absolutely lovely when Elijah was a mascot.

13.02.2025 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Spot on, a perfect policy for a govt with no money.

16.01.2025 22:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Interesting piece this for music industry friends and colleagues. Could it be the beginning of the end for industrial scale touting in the UK...๐Ÿคž

10.01.2025 12:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thought you might like this @sonia-sodha.bsky.social

11.12.2024 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Someone in the @theguardian.com jobs ad team trolling management here...

11.12.2024 14:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you say this is not to do with Brexit as Brits go to US/Oz/Can presumably the research you must be referring to that shows that would also show where the current cohort is going. Couldn't you then track it.

28.11.2024 12:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0