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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23 February 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies

These are required for the site to function. They cannot be switched off. No consent is needed under PECR for strictly necessary cookies.

Cookie Purpose Duration
bi_cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how people navigate, and where they come from. All data is anonymous and aggregated. These cookies are only set with your consent.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors 2 years
_ga_D4C2ZCJGC9 Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state 2 years

Third-party cookies

Some pages embed content from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies:

  • YouTube — video embeds on some listing pages. YouTube may set cookies when you play a video. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Fonts — web fonts loaded from Google's servers. Google may log your IP address. See Google Fonts Privacy.
  • Spotify — some event pages link to artist profiles on Spotify. Clicking these links takes you to Spotify's website, which may set cookies. See Spotify's Privacy Policy.
  • Apple Music — some event pages link to artist profiles on Apple Music. Clicking these links takes you to Apple's website, which may set cookies. See Apple's Privacy Policy.

Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Cookie banner: click "Manage cookies" in the cookie consent banner to update your preferences
  • Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.

Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your experience — it only means we won't know you visited.

Legal basis

We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Essential cookies are set under the "strictly necessary" exemption. All other cookies require your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

Contact

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