Stuart Galbraith
Stuart Galbraith is a British live music event promoter. He is the founder of Kilimanjaro Live Group, one of the United Kingdom's largest event promoters.[citation needed]
History
As of 2007[update] Galbraith was the UK Managing Director of Live Nation, who were responsible for the creation of Download Festival and Wireless Festival.[1]
Secondary ticketing legal battle
Stuart Galbraith has taken a stance against online secondary ticket sales.[2] In 2017 he accused Google of profiting from secondary market operators acting in breach of the law.[3]
In 2018 Viagogo, a Swiss secondary ticketing platform, filed a lawsuit against Galbraith, alleging that his firm Kilimanjaro Live defrauded customers under the guise of Viagogo.[4] Galbraith spoke out against Viagogo at a parliamentary select committee, denying the accusations.[5]
References
- ^ Caroline Briggs "'Golden age' for live music scene", BBC News, Monday, 16 April 2007
- ^ Fanfair alliance "DECLARATION AGAINST ONLINE TICKET TOUTS", Fanfair Alliance
- ^ Music Week "Stuart Galbraith: 'Google are probably making more money out of secondary ticketing than anyone else'", Music Week, March 27th 2017
- ^ BBC News "Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran's promoter in fraud claim", BBC News, 4 September 2018
- ^ Rob Davies "Viagogo's refusal to talk to MPs over secondary ticketing 'disrespectful'", BBC News, 5 September 2018