Raymond Gubbay

What Raymond Gubbay does

Raymond Gubbay Ltd, trading as RG Live, is a UK-based live events promoter and ticketing platform that operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd. The company promotes and produces a diverse portfolio of entertainment events spanning concerts, ballet, classical music, theatre, immersive experiences, light trails, family entertainment, film and TV experiences, gaming events, and festivals. It also operates the London Concert Orchestra as a wholly-owned subsidiary, providing orchestral performance capabilities for its productions and external engagements.

The company sells tickets directly to consumers through its rg.live platform, capturing distribution margin by bypassing third-party ticketing intermediaries. It partners with venues including Dreamland Margate and Melbourne Hall to stage events, and produces long-duration immersive IP-based attractions such as the Mundo Pixar Experience London, which has been extended through November 2026. Event categories range from legacy artist anniversary tours (e.g., The Feeling, The View) to festival-format programming such as Live At Melbourne Hall.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer ticket sales across the event portfolio, supplemented by orchestral performance fees from the London Concert Orchestra. The business model relies on content licensing, venue partnerships, and brand reputation built under the Raymond Gubbay name. As a Sony Music subsidiary, the company benefits from parent-company capital, content IP access, and operational integration, though no specific financial, headcount, or AI/technology disclosures are publicly available in the provided data.

Name

Raymond Gubbay

Legal name

Raymond Gubbay Ltd.

Website

https://raymondgubbay.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raymond Gubbay (trading as RG Live) is a UK-based live events promoter and ticketing platform, wholly-owned by Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd, producing concerts, ballet, immersive experiences, and operating the London Concert Orchestra for consumer audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Promotion

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live Event Marketing, Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships (MPAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Live event promotion
• Concert ticketing
• Orchestral performances
• Immersive light trails
• Ballet and dance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct ticket sales to consumers attending live events including concerts, ballet performances, light trails, immersive experiences, theatre, and family entertainment events. Sales conducted through the rg.live website and at venue box offices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Raymond Gubbay Ltd., operating as RG Live, is a UK live events promoter and venue operator that organises and sells tickets directly to consumers for concerts, ballet, classical music, theatre, immersive light trails, family entertainment, festival and outdoor concerts, film and TV experiences, and gaming events. The company also operates the London Concert Orchestra as an in-house performing ensemble. Distribution is handled via the rg.live website and on-site box offices at partner venues.

Product overview

RG Live is a live events promotion and ticketing platform operated by Raymond Gubbay Ltd (a Sony Music company). The offering consists of the RG Live brand as the core ticketing platform, supplemented by the London Concert Orchestra as an affiliated orchestral ensemble. The platform aggregates and promotes diverse live entertainment categories including classical music concerts, rock and pop performances, dance and ballet, theatre, immersive light trails, film and TV experiences, gaming events, family entertainment, and festival/outdoor concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RG Live RG Live is the live events ticketing and promotion platform of Raymond Gubbay Ltd, listing and selling tickets to concerts, ballet, theatre, immersive experiences, light trails, family entertainment, festival and outdoor concerts, film and TV concerts, gaming events and Christmas productions for UK consumers. It operates as a self-serve direct-to-consumer offering accessible via rg.live and at venue box offices.
• London Concert Orchestra The London Concert Orchestra is a wholly owned orchestral ensemble of Raymond Gubbay Ltd that performs classical music concerts and orchestral events featured as part of RG Live's wider event programming for UK audiences.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dreamland MargateminorOthersDreamland Margate serves as a venue partner for RG Live events, hosting performances such as Babyshambles on Bank Holiday Sunday. The venue operates as an event space for concerts and live entertainment.
• Melbourne HallminorOthersMelbourne Hall serves as a venue for the Live At Melbourne Hall festival series, hosting UK favourites including Jo Whiley, The Lightning Seeds, The Shires, Maxïmo Park and other artists.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SJM Concerts: One of the UK's largest independent concert promoters, focused on UK and Ireland touring. Closely comparable as a UK-headquartered promoter competing for the same touring artists, venues, and consumer segments as RG Live.
• DHP Family: Independent UK concert promoter and venue operator (e.g., Rock City, Rescue Rooms). Directly comparable to RG Live as a multi-genre UK promoter with owned venues and festival activity.
• Kilimanjaro Live: UK-based independent live events promoter producing concerts, festivals, and family events. Comparable in scope and target audience to RG Live, including similar genre breadth and festival programming.
• Marshall Arts: Boutique UK concert promoter producing tours and one-off shows across the UK. Comparable as a similarly-sized UK promoter competing for the same mid-tier touring artist segment.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation UK: UK arm of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment promoter and ticketing operator. Directly comparable as a UK concert and events promoter, but operates at materially larger scale with global touring infrastructure that RG Live cannot match.
• AEG Presents: Global promoter and venue operator (AEG/Anschutz Entertainment Group). Competes directly with RG Live for touring artist bookings and venue partnerships in the UK, but with much broader global scale and owned-arena infrastructure.

Emerging players

• English National Ballet: Major UK dance/ballet performing company that self-produces touring ballet productions. Comparable as a UK-based presenter of classical/ballet live entertainment that competes for the same ballet ticket buyers as RG Live's dance programming.
• Roundhouse (London): Iconic London live music and performing arts venue and producer. Comparable as a London-based live entertainment operator hosting concerts and multi-genre events, though primarily venue-led rather than promoter-led like RG Live.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raymondgubbay

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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