Jonathan Lomax

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

I was at the Oval for two days of Test match last week. Captive crowd. £3.50 for 330ml can of non alcoholic beer.

As a non-drinker, worth pointing out that this works out at an equivalent of more than £10 per pint of 0%...

This is England

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

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UEFA should retire the competition after this dross.

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...

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

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.

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

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

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

Someone in the @theguardian.com jobs ad team trolling management here...

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.

Absolutely, the best thing about the Today programme.

Weeks of media coverage for an election you can win with just over 12,000 votes. Very glad it's over.

Good start to the day...though Beans and Bubbles near Tooting Bec Tube is a great place to work if you're stuck!

What an amazing artist, with a superb team behind her.

Live's integral role in The Cure's No.1 campaign | IQ Magazine Long-term agent Martin Hopewell, Primary Talent's Charlie Renton, promoter AAA & Troxy unpack the seminal band's latest chart-topping feat

@thecure.com’s touring team have spoken to IQ about live’s integral role in the multi-pronged strategy that helped the band’s first studio album in 16 years top the charts across Europe...