Live Nation (Music) UK Limited

Live Nation (Music) UK Limited

Trading as: Download Festival
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Download Festival is the UK's premier rock festival, held annually at Donington Park. It features a diverse lineup of rock and metal artists, creating an unforgettable experience for music lovers.

Founded: 01/08/1989
Industries: Performing artsSupport activities to performing artsOperation of arts facilities

Products

  • Festival Tickets
  • Merchandise
  • Vip Packages

Services

  • Festival Merchandise
  • Food And Drink Services
  • Live Music Events

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £150.07m
↑ 205%
Turnover £453.9m
↑ 45%
EBITDA -£2.82m
↑ -86%
Gross Profit £66.09m
↑ 62%
Total Liabilities £414.76m
↑ 35%
Employees 946
↑ 18%

Directors

Role:
Svp Finance
Appointed:
24/04/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
Solicitor
Appointed:
20/08/2018
Nationality:
British
Age:
56 years
Role:
Cfo
Appointed:
14/06/2012
Nationality:
British
Age:
52 years
Role:
Accountant
Appointed:
12/07/2006
Nationality:
British
Age:
58 years

People with Significant Control

Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
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Charges

4 charges registered
J P Morgan Chase Bank N.A., Acting as Security Agent for the Secured Parties Together with Its Successors and Assigns Satisfied
Created 18/12/2008

Fixed and floating charge over the undertaking assets present and future, including goodwill, book d...

Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Security Trustee, and Its Assignees, Transferees and Successors Satisfied
Created 28/04/2006

Fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future inclu...

Properties

6 properties
Regions
3
Freehold
1
Leasehold
5
GREATER LONDON

The Familoe Building, 28-36 St John Street, London (EC1M 4AY)

Leasehold EC1M 4AY
Added 18/03/2020 ISLINGTON
GREATER LONDON

Land on the west side of 36 St John Street, London

Leasehold
Added 20/03/2020 ISLINGTON
GREATER LONDON

Basement Store Room 3, Regent Arcade House, Regent Street, London

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Added 09/10/2008 CITY OF WESTMINSTER
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Grants

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Group Structure

Government Council Contracts Beta

Total Council Spend
£767,309.31
Across 118 transactions
Contract Period
Feb 2011 - Oct 2024
8 councils
Average Per Council
£95,913.66
15 avg. transactions

Council Partners

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
Durham County Council

Company Filings

05/03/2025 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation Statement With No Updates

11/11/2024 Accounts

Accounts With Accounts Type Full

23/10/2024 Officers

Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date

12/07/2024 Officers

Change Person Director Company With Change Date

20/02/2024 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation Statement With No Updates

25/10/2023 Accounts

Accounts With Accounts Type Full

18/08/2023 Officers

Change Person Director Company With Change Date