PinnedJonathan CostePremier League season ticket prices surge by 7.5%It is 7.5% more expensive to purchase a season ticket for a Premier League club for the 2024/25 season according to new data.Aug 14Aug 14
Jonathan CosteRising costs of grassroots football pitches threaten the future of local teams in the MidlandsGrassroots football pitches have become 19% more expensive to hire in the Midlands over the last five years according to an investigation…Sep 2Sep 2
Jonathan CosteGoodbye Gareth: A statistical breakdown of Southgate’s record as Three Lions bossDespite reaching back-to-back major tournament finals, for some Gareth Southgate remains a figure of indifference. Can data tell us how we…Aug 4Aug 4
Jonathan CosteHow does money move within the music industry ?Following James Blake’s recent criticism of the way that the music industry fails to financially reward musicians for their art, Jonathan…May 7May 7
Jonathan CosteTicketmaster UK: company’s accounts shows positive return for UK live music industryCompany’s accounts show a 30% increase in turnover for 2022 in the UK, as industry bounced back from the COVID pandemic.May 7May 7
Jonathan CosteIs the “Ticketmaster Monopoly” under threat?As more than 250 artists endorse the “Fans First Act” Bill in support of ticket sale transparency in the US, Jonathan Coste evaluates the…May 7May 7
Jonathan CosteLove George: “I had a moment reminding myself of what I can actually do — if I love this sound and…The Lichfield-based musician speaks to Jonathan Coste about his musical journey and inspirations, finding his voice as a performer, and…Apr 2Apr 2
Jonathan CosteRugby Six Nations: are eligibility rules a problem for test rugby?One of the defining moments in this year’s six nations can be traced back to the tournament’s very first match.Mar 28Mar 28
Jonathan CosteAriana Grande: Eternal Sunshine Review — Divorce continues to produce good recordsAs she enters her 30s, Grande’s transformation from pop princess to irrepressible songstress is gloriously solidified on vulnerable…Mar 27Mar 27
Jonathan CosteMerlin Cinemas did over 18% more business in the year up to March 2023, according to company…Merlin Cinemas posted an 18% increase in turnover between April 2022 and March 2023, according to data released in their company account.Feb 15Feb 15