London-based Seat Unique wants to shake up how consumers buy tickets and experience events. It has received backing from sports stars and two leading Irish entrepreneurs.
For 39 years, the Screen Scene Group has been a pioneer in visual effects and post-production with credits from Game of Thrones to Shogun. Now its management team has closed a buyout returning the business to Irish ownership.
A new version of the Grant Thornton report into RTÉ’s failed stage show reveals the names of key protagonists – and former chair Moya Doherty’s unwavering faith in its success.
The latest Grant Thornton report sheds light on oversight, or lack thereof, at RTÉ over the decision to go ahead with the failed production.
Recent events show that the way independent productions are held to a higher standard by RTÉ with endless cost reports and battles over budgets might just be a good thing, writes Kite Entertainment’s managing director Darren Smith.
Oliver Callan is a satirist and comedian, but he also runs his own business and cuts his own deals. He talks about building a brand, challenging vested interests and performing comedy in a time of crisis.
Following a competition probe, the company selling the vast majority of Ireland’s concert tickets has agreed to remove clauses forcing venues to use its services. The issue was thrown open during the sale of Denis Desmond’s gig promotion firm two years ago.
Following an investigation into the distribution of tickets to live events, the Competition and Consumer Commission has applied to the High Court to give legal standing to a settlement with Ticketmaster.
With U2, he helped build the biggest band on the planet. With Riviera, he has created one of the most-watched TV programmes in the world. In a rare interview, Paul McGuinness reveals the commercial strategy behind U2 and reflects upon his career.
Irish video aggregator VideoElephant is launching a new 24-hour news and entertainment service VideoElephant TV. Its founder and CEO Stephen O'Shaughnessy explains the strategy behind the move.
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