Stuart Galbraith is a British live music event promoter. He is the founder of Kilimanjaro Live Group.
Galbraith was one of two Directors of tickets.ie which was put into liquidation by its creditors after they ceased to trade in May/June 2026 and consequently failed to pay promoters sums owed from ticket sales.
Failed ticket sales platform Tickets.ie owes €1.4m to event organisers, High Court told
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/07/10/failed-ticket-sales-platform-ticketsie-owes-14m-to-event-organisers-high-court-told/
History
Galbraith was the UK Managing Director of Live Nation, who were responsible for the creation of Download Festival and Wireless Festival.Caroline Briggs "'Golden age' for live music scene", BBC News, Monday, 16 April 2007
Secondary ticketing legal battle
Stuart Galbraith has taken a stance against online secondary ticket sales.Fanfair alliance "DECLARATION AGAINST ONLINE TICKET TOUTS", Fanfair Alliance In 2017 he accused Google of profiting from secondary market operators acting in breach of the law.Music Week "Stuart Galbraith: 'Google are probably making more money out of secondary ticketing than anyone else'", Music Week, March 27th 2017
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.BBC News "Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran's promoter in fraud claim", BBC News, 4 September 2018 Galbraith spoke out against Viagogo at a parliamentary select committee, denying the accusations.Rob Davies "Viagogo's refusal to talk to MPs over secondary ticketing 'disrespectful'", BBC News, 5 September 2018
References
External links Kilimanjaro Live Website Sonisphere Website Wakestock Festival Website Vans Warped Tour Website