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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.


History

Galbraith was the UK Managing Director of
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, who were responsible for the creation of Download Festival and Wireless Festival.


Secondary ticketing legal battle

Stuart Galbraith has taken a stance against online secondary ticket sales. In 2017 he accused
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of profiting from secondary market operators acting in breach of the law. 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. Galbraith spoke out against Viagogo at a parliamentary select committee, denying the accusations.Rob Davie
"Viagogo's refusal to talk to MPs over secondary ticketing 'disrespectful'"
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'', 5 September 2018


References


External links


Kilimanjaro Live WebsiteSonisphere WebsiteWakestock Festival WebsiteVans Warped Tour Website
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