The Open Forum: A new view

ILMC’s annual state-of-the-nation session returns with a multitude of pressing topics to review.

Long-time chair Phil Bowdery (Live Nation) is joined by a new co-host this year, Maria May (CAA), as the soon-to-be legendary duo explore the most critical topics in the post-pandemic business.

Charting industry recovery, what we have learnt over the last two years, and just how is the global live business ‘building back better’? From (re)negotiating artist fees and rehabilitating a weakened supply chain, to reinvigorating consumer confidence, what challenges does the business face in 2022 and beyond? And with different markets at different milestones along their road to recovery, how are each of our prestigious speakers and industry heads plotting live’s big return?