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Full coverage: Entertainment

“This is a small country, and it is easy to be your own agent. You fight more for yourself than anyone else will”

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.

Ian Kehoe
23rd Dec, 2020 - 21 min read

The gig is up: How Live Nation’s bid for MCD killed Ticketmaster’s exclusive seating contracts

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.

Thomas Hubert
1st Dec, 2020 - 6 min read

Ticketmaster reaches agreement with competition watchdog

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.

Thomas Hubert
25th Nov, 2020 - 2 min read

U2 and me: Paul McGuinness on oligarchs in the Riviera, cutting deals with Steve Jobs and taking financial advice from Bono

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.

Sam Smyth
21st Oct, 2020 - 30 min read

“We just thought it was a really good opportunity for us to get into that really big growing market”

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.

Cait Caden
1st Oct, 2020 - 3 min read

No concerts? No problem. German listed events group teams up with ex-Aiken promoters for new Irish venture

As the entertainment industry remains frozen by Covid-19 restrictions, Deutsche Entertainment enters the all-Ireland gig market with three experienced local partners.

Thomas Hubert
2nd Sep, 2020 - 2 min read

Hitting the jackpot: How three young entrepreneurs sold 200,000 bingo tickets in two years on three continents

The idea emerged in Iraqi Kurdistan. The dancers are good, but not too good. The top prize is a holiday for two. Meet the founders of the company that is taking in millions from Bingo Loco tickets.

Tom Lyons
24th Oct, 2019 - 9 min read
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