Stuart Galbraith

For the film historian, see Stuart Galbraith IV.

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

1. Caroline Briggs "'Golden age' for live music scene", BBC News, Monday, 16 April 2007
2. Fanfair alliance "DECLARATION AGAINST ONLINE TICKET TOUTS", Fanfair Alliance
3. Music Week "Stuart Galbraith: 'Google are probably making more money out of secondary ticketing than anyone else'", Music Week, March 27th 2017
4. BBC News "Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran's promoter in fraud claim", BBC News, 4 September 2018
5. Rob Davies "Viagogo's refusal to talk to MPs over secondary ticketing 'disrespectful'", BBC News, 5 September 2018

External links

• Kilimanjaro Live Website
• Sonisphere Website
• Wakestock Festival Website
• Vans Warped Tour Website