Geo-politics: The bigger picture

CHAIR: JON COLLINS, LIVE (UK)

In an increasingly turbulent political climate, the consequences for the international live music business are unavoidable. So what has been the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on touring in Eastern Europe and beyond – and what happens when the conflict hopefully ends? And how does the business approach the emergence of potentially lucrative new markets in the Middle East?

With live music holding limited sway over global political forces, the session examines the place of touring and festivals in a tumultuous world.