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McGowan’s
Musings
Firstly I’m afraid, some bad news from Austin­,
This 26th circus themed edition was again sold
with respect for their competitors and for the
Texas, as we hear about three killed and 23
out, with over a thousand live industry­people­
business, just like the pioneers who invented
injured­as a reportedly drunk driver mowed
from 61 countries attending. The overall
the business, but as the history of the ILMC
people down during SXSW. One of the
atmosphere­was very positive, apart of course
shows, the business became an industry, and
fatalities­was Steven Craenmehr, Creative
from reports of the disturbing effects of the
this becomes more corporate every year. Still
Director­of Massive Music in Holland. All at VIP
recent political unrest in Ukraine, Thailand and
the entrepreneurs are still around, and I expect
send our condolences to the family and friends
Turkey on the business, and of course every
many of you reading this put yourselves in that
of those killed, and wish speedy recoveries for
day life in these countries.
category – so all power to you!
those injured. (See report in this issue.)
Much as the rivalry between the ‘big boys’ of
After a generally awful winter in the UK and
I think I’m about recovered from ILMC, but only
the international live industry, AEG and Live
elsewhere, here comes the spring, season­of
just! As some of you know, Brighton is only an
Nation, is often observed and commented
daffodils, the snowdrops, hopeful­optimism­
hour or so from London, so I’m not having to
upon there was quite a display of ‘We get
and Festival press releases by the score. I can’t
jump on trains and planes and automobiles, as
along just fine…!, from individuals from
believe we’re talking about Glastonbury­again
I do with all of those international events that
both Companies on the panels. The opening­
already! Somehow after a couple of years
I frequent, to get to The Royal Garden Hotel­,
session­featured executives John Reid of LN
worrying­that there wouldn’t be enough
but somehow the International­Live Music
and AEG’s Tom Miserendino. Reid pointed
acts to go round, and a frantic search for
Conference­leaves me more exhausted­than
out that AEG were ‘great venue people’, and
other forms of entertainment, the bills for
most. It’s a very full on event – ask anyone­!
Miserendino, recently deployed from the US to
most events seem to be as full as Northern
take up duties­in Europe, acknowledged LN as
European­floodplains.­Where have these artists­
important­clients, although he did mention the
come from? Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for
rivalry in London, which many other promoters­
instance­(or are they a firm of Solicitors­
…
are worried will push up artist fees. On the
Estate­Agents perhaps?) A repeated theme
Festival­Forum, Live Nation CEO John Probyn
at ILMC was ‘Artist­Development’, much was
and AEG’s Jim King mentioned their – obvious
made of the live industry taking up the A&R
- friendship, but the matter of the competition
responsibilities abandoned by the beleaguered­
attending the staging of London Festivals did
record companies­, but there were few practical­
raise its head. And the sponsorship panel went
description­and examples of how this crucial
even further with this spirit of bonhomie, as
role was manifested, although I’ve noticed that
LN’s Simon Lewis and Paul Samuels of AEG
at many Conferences people are seemingly­
co-chaired the session. See ILMC report in this
now more interested in hard information­than
Writer and editorial:
Allan McGowan
[email protected]
issue.
general overview…
Writer:
Manfred Tari
[email protected]
I like to think that this just goes to show that
I’m off to Venice for a few days, then to Paris
the live music industry is still made up of and
to talk about this year’s MaMA Event, then to
run by individuals who are all, even when
Tallinn for Tallinn Music Week, before heading
working for the corporates, at heart, freelance­
back via Helsinki – I’ll report back!
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SXSW Shocked by Hit and Run Incident
Allan McGowan [email protected]
SXSW is a huge event which pretty much
some very rare instances of vehicles striking­
announcement­on its website stating: “It
takes over the City of Austin, Texas, but even
pedestrians in the entertainment area, but
is with great sadness­that we announce
though the streets are packed at night, the
this is the first time it’s ever affected a SXSW
the sudden passing of our close friend and
atmosphere is usually unthreatening­
, also,
event.” Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo
colleague­Steven Craenmehr, 35, on 13 Mar
again for such a big event, the organisers­
said he believed the driver was so intent on
2014 at SXSW. During the eight years that
manage to retain a sense of ‘family’ amongst
evading police that he wilfully drove into the
Steven worked for MassiveMusic, we got to
workers and visitors, so the incident­that
crowd, he said, “It’s clear for me from his
know him as an unstoppable force, full of
occurred­at 12.30 am on Thursday March
actions­, from what I`ve seen, that this is an
life, love and laughter. This is an irreplaceable­
13 was particularly shocking. A drunk driver­
individual who showed no regard for the
loss for the MassiveMusic family and we are
tried to evade arrest by driving through a
human­beings that he ploughed through
grateful for the years we spent with him.
barricade at the intersection of Austin’s
in his attempt to get away.” Austin officials
Our thoughts are with Steven’s family and
Red River Street and East 10th Street, and
said that Owens will be charged with two
friends”.
speeding­along a street that had been turned
counts of murder and 23 of assault with
into a pedestrian walkway during SXSW; he
a Motor Vehicle. One of the injured died
Speaking at a press conference later on
ploughed into pedestrians, many supposed
in hospital some days later, bringing the
the day of the incident SXSW MD Roland
to be queuing for a show (cancelled after
fatalities­to three.
Swenson­confirmed that, despite the shock
the incident) due to headlined by Tyler, The
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and obvious sympathies for those directly
Creator at the Mohawk bar, injuring 23. He
The
music
affected­by the incident, it had been decided
then sped on, killing a man on a bicycle,
industry­people in Austin for SXSW were
thousands
of
international
to continue with. According to Billboard he
and a woman on a moped. The driver then
obviously­stunned by the tragedy, made
told reporters: “As much as we want to go
apparently­crashed with a taxi before trying
even more poignant by the fact that one of
home and absorb the shock of this event... we
to escape on foot, he was apprehended by
the fatalities was a Dutch music professional
feel we have an obligation to the people­who
police who tased then arrested the 21-year-
visiting Austin for SXSW. Dutch company­ have travelled here from all over the world”.
old­man, later identified as Rashad Charjuan
MassiveMusic announced the sad news
An afternoon showcase due to take place at
Owens.
that its Creative Director Steven Craenmehr­
one of the venues at the scene of the incident­,
An Austin Police representative commented,
had died after Owens crashed into the bike
The Mohawk, was cancelled, though evening
“This is extremely unusual. There have been
he was riding. The music firm posted an
shows went ahead as planned.
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Anton Lockwood
CPA Announce
Committee
Changes
Allan McGowan [email protected]
The UK Concert Promoters Association
from the committee. Both have campaigned
Lockwood stated: “It is an honour for me to
represents­the
promoters
on a wide range of live sector issues for the
be asked to join the executive committee of
and others operating in the live sector, to
Organisation over the years. Betesh was a
the CPA. While promoters are often fierce
government­, the wider music business, and
founder member of the trade group and sat
rivals­, it is very important to work together
the public. The CPA has announced changes
on the exec committee for 28 years. New
to improve the future of an industry that is
to the executive committee that oversees this
committee members include Live Nation’s
a vital­and growing part of the UK economy.
work.
Phil Bowdery, Green Man Festival’s Fiona
The CPA is the best way of doing that, and I
Stewart and Anton Lockwood of DHP Family.
look forward very much to working with my
interests
of
CMP’s Chas Cole and Kennedy Street
colleagues­from all of the major promotion
Enterprise­s’ Danny Betesh are standing down
companies to make a significant contribution.
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Artist and Manager Awards
Allan McGowan [email protected]
Manager of the Year and Breakthrough Nominees Announced­:
The UK Music Managers Forum Wednesday
MMF CEO Jon Webster said “Scott Rodger
have released information about this years
had a stellar year working with legend Sir Paul
Awards: Scott Rodger is this years’ Manager
McCartney on his projects­
, masterminding­ Nominees
of the Year and will be presented with the
the Arcade Fire campaign­, which produced
Breakthrough­Artist
award at the show at the www.troxy.co.uk
a Number 1 album in 40 countries, and
Manager­– are as follows:
”Troxy on April 3rd 2014 which will again be
overseeing a diverse range of managers and
sponsored by Spotify”.
artists under the Quest Management brand.
Breakthrough
Artist
Scott Rodger
for
two
Henry Village:
Passenger
Rudimental
The 1975
–
Dave Wallace:
Disclosure
Naughty Boy
awards
Breakthrough
Carina Berthet and
– You Me At Six
London Grammar
other
and
Breakthrough
Manager
Bastille
John Newman
Jon Webster
We are delighted to honour him in this way”.
– Rudimental
Matt Brown:
– Daughter
Polly Comber and Josh Smith:
– Bastille
Sam Evitt and Jack Street:
– Disclosure
The winners will be announced on the night.
Tickets for the www.amawards.org Artist­and Manager Awards will be handled­by www.crowdsurge.com and are available from
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DEAG CEO Peter Schwenkow
Celebrates 60th Birthday
Looking back, what in your view have been the main changes
in the music business since you started?
– It has become an entertainment industry with many, many
professionals­and I do hope I am one of them.
Is there anything you miss from the early days and what would
you say has got better in the meantime?
– I am missing drunken artists and cancelled concerts and it is much
better that we do not see this any more.
Unlike many other industries, it seems that it requires a lot of
passion for music and a bit of craziness to work in the music
business. What keeps you interested in continuing to work in
this environment?
– I love people and work that is never boring. So it is the right busines­s
Peter Schwenkow
for me.
Which of the many concerts or shows that you have promoted
Peter Schwenkow is a concert organizer, cultural manager and CEO of
stand out in your memory, and why?
DEAG. After studying Communications and Advertising at the Berlin
– Barbara Streisand at the Berlin Waldbühne because it was so difficult
Academy of Arts in 1976, Peter created the Konzertagentur concert
to convince her to come to Germany.
concept­Veranstaltungs GmbH and acquired exclusive rights to the
Berlin Waldbühne (stage in the forest), an enormous amphitheatre
In your career you have of course experienced some difficult
in Western Berlin. There he staged open air concerts with the Berlin­
times and challenges. How have you handled those and what
Philharmonic. In 1995 Peter founded Deutsche Entertainment AG and
have you learned from these experiences?
was appointed Chairman of the Board of Management. Of the many
– Rule no. 1: Any day you are not dead gives you 24 hours to solve the
successful concerts he has organized, those of particular note include
problems you are having!
the Rolling Stones tour of Germany in 1998 and, later that year, the
Modern Talking world tour. With the creation of separate labels for
You are one of the very few people in the concert business
DEAG Music and joint ventures with Anschutz Entertainment Group
that has also been active within a political party. Pop stars like
and Ticketmaster, DEAG’s business has expanded considerably and
politician­s aspire to be admired for what they are doing, but
with this came new opportunities. In 2007 Peter organized Barbara
where do you see differences between the music business and
Streisand’s first appearance in Berlin, which won him the LEA Live
the political world?
Entertainment­ Award.
– Politicians are as vain as artists. They do need the media and they
VIP News spoke to him on the occasion of his 60th birthday…
need people’s full attention. The reason why I went into politics was
simply because I wanted to find out how the people that spend my
How you are going to celebrate your birthday?
tax money think.
– With my whole family at my favourite Italian restaurant.
How much has the IPO (Initial Public Offer) undertaken by SFX
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How did you first get into the concert business and what was
Entertainment at NYSE in 1997 inspired you to do the same
the first concert you ever promoted?
with DEAG?
– Karsten Jahnke told me it would be fun and the first concert ever
– The truth is that we had already finished the Due Diligence by our bank
was Frank Zappa and Peter Gabriel in September 1978.
in preparation for the IPO when we heard that SFX had the same plan.
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What are your future plans for DEAG and are there any projects
Please let us know which bars and restaurants in Berlin you
that you are particularly looking forward to?
take your guests to these days?
– I want to grow the company as strongly as in the past 5 years. I
– I am taking everybody to Borchardt in the center of Berlin, a French
am very much looking forward to expanding our family entertainment­
style restaurant with good food, good service and a least 10 people I
activities­, and to visiting the shows with the Rolling Stones, Peter
know whenever I go there.
Maffay­, Lady Gaga, David Garrett, Riverdance, Black Sabbath, Anna
Netrebko, Aerosmith and Marius Müller-Westernhagen.
You have also started to play golf, what is your handicap and
You have a passion for pocket squares (handkerchiefs). How
your favourite course?
many of them do you have and what are your favourites?
– My handicap is 28 after 2 years and my favourite golf course is Anfi
– At least 250 and I love them all!
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SXSW Announce Winners of
the Second Annual Grulke Prize
Allan McGowan [email protected]
The Grulke Prize was developed in honour of
achieving their career goals. The Career Act
recognition­from
SXSW friend, colleague and Creative Director
Prize is for an established artist who appeared­
management­company Rocket Music signed
Brent Grulke, who passed away on August 13
at SXSW 2014 to reinvent themselves or
the band after he saw one of their videos.
2012. Brent was also a friend and colleague
launch an important new project.
Said Sir Elton, “They have a knowledge of
of many in the business, including myself, I’m
proud to say…
Brent Grulke had a lengthy career in many
John,
whose
R&B and blues at 16 years of age that I have
On March 18, 2014 - Austin, TX - SXSW
only amassed in my 65 years. They’re just
Music­announced the following winners of
like a breath of fresh air.”
the second­annual Grulke Prize.
aspects­of the music industry from music editor­
The Grulke Prize winner for Career Act is
at the Austin Chronicle to sound engineer­or
The Grulke Prize winner for Developing US Act is
Damon­Albarn. Albarn, best known as the
tour manager for many Austin bands as well
Future Islands, a trio that relocated to Baltimore­
lead singer for Blur and the visionary behind­
as production and sound engineer­in clubs in
from Greenville, NC. The band released­a few
the multi-platinum Grammy Award winning­
San Francisco. He later moved to Los Angeles
well-received albums and EPs before signing
virtual­band Gorillaz, has had a storied
to become the manager at Spindletop Records­
to 4AD. Their debut on the label, Singles, will
career­including collaborations with African­
which eventually led him back to Austin where
be released next Tuesday­
, March 25. Future
musicians­in Mali and the release of an Alan
he was the longtime Creative Director of the
Islands­’ turned David Letterman­into a huge fan
Moore inspired production, Dr Dee: An English­
SXSW Music Festival.
when they made their network television debut
Opera­. Albarn was at SXSW previewing­his
earlier this month.
upcoming release, Everyday Robots, set to be
Brent’s love of music and the spirit of the
released on April 29th.
festival­is reflected in the three Prize categories­:
The Grulke Prize winner for Developing
Developing US Act, Developing Non-US Act
Non-US­Act is The Strypes. This four-piece
Jurors for the Grulke Prize included music
and Career Act. The Developing Act Prize is
from Cavan, Ireland possess a bluesy rock
critics­, industry professionals and SXSW staff
for artists who are breaking new ground with
vibe that harkens back to the 60s. The lads,
who knew and worked with Brent over the
their creativity and show the most promise in
who are still in their teens, have garnered­
years.
Damon Albarn
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ILMC 26 Report
Allan McGowan [email protected] and Manfred Tari [email protected]
TThis – again sold out - 26th edition of the
particularly good returns from festivals.
of 20 shows, and losses running into millions,
International Live Music Conference opened
Miserendino­did point out that he was not
even with some Agents apparently being as
on the Friday afternoon, that’s if you weren’t
long here from the US, and pointed out that
fair and understanding as possible. Then to
around for the IPM (ILMC Production­ he was still learning the language in the UK.
make matters worse, he lost Mehmet, his
Meeting­
) on the Thursday, various Asso-
Commenting on LN’s situation across various­
business partner. Cem is however obviously a
ciation Meetings, Thursday night drinks, the
markets, Reid said that their European­ survivor and managed to find some positivity­
Friday morning New Delegates Orientation
territorie­
s were a “loose group of federal
in the restructuring of his Company, and
­­
etc (I told you it’s full on!), with the Flight
republics­
…”, and that you couldn’t just
stated­, “Things will recover!”
Attendant’s Briefing, delivered by ILMC
“throw a blanket over Europe”. He claimed
founder, Martin Hopewell. Martin is, after
that they had the best guys running things
Continuing on the disturbing and ongoing
all these years, apparently stepping back –
in each territory, and to a great extent the
theme of political unrest Greg asked Oleg
a little – from being the overall Ringmaster
local managers took care of themselves.
Kovalevskyi of Anshlag Concert Agency in
of this venerable event – but more of that in
As for CEE and The Baltics (later discussed
Ukraine to comment on the very current
Manfred Tari’s interview with Greg Parmley,
in the Emerging­Markets panel in some
problems in his market. His daughter Tetiana
furthe­r on in this report…
depth.), where Tim Dowdall had moved
translated for him, saying that although the
on from Hungary to be replaced by Steven
situation on a day to day basis had improved
The first full session ‘The Open Forum’ is in
Todd, formerl­
y based in Poland, LN were
in Kiev, though the Crimea was still a major
effect a review of 2013, and the overall state
apparently­“keeping­an eye on the markets
problem, and the conflict had of course led
of the international live industry, chaired by
with suffering­economies…”
to all concerts being cancelled or postponed.
Greg Parmley, with guests, Paul Crockford
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Ticket sales had slowed down, with none
of PCM Management, Geoff Meall of The
Geoff Meall of The Agency Group was very
being­sold in February. Anshlag were hoping
Agency Group, Tom Miserendino of AEG
positive, and reported having broken­a few
to get back to business with a show on April
Europe, John Reid of Live Nation, and Cem
acts, including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis­.
20th, but the Orthodox Church had asked
Yegul of Pozitif Live. Folkert Koopmans of
However when it came to Cem Yegul of Pozitif­
promoters to cancel all shows over Easter,
FKP Scorpio sent his regrets but was too ill
Live in Turkey, the story was very different­, in
calling for forty days of mourning.
to fly from Germany. However this session
fact as he said, “2013 was disastrous­as a
started with comment on the changes taking
result­of the political unrest in the country.”
The topic then turned to Artist Development­.
place within the organisation of the ILMC.
Pozitif had committed to renting a stadium
Geoff Meall was again buoyant, citing his
for a whole year, a brave move at the best of
succes­s with an act from Florida that managed­
Both Live Nation, represented by John Reid,
times, but the day after a successful show with
to sell 20,000 tickets in Europe, all resulting
and AEG, in the person of Tom Miserendino­,
Rihanna, as he said, “It all kicked off!” The
from a following built up on You Tube. John
reported very good years, with AEG having­
drastic situation resulted in the cancellation­
Reid, having been a Warners executive­prior
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to joining Live Nation, talked of the ten years
“It’s a greed driven business, most investment­
celebrated fifty years in the business and
of under investment by record companies. He
claims are just window dressing!”
unbeknowns­t to him another recognition of
said though that we still need to ensure that
this had been planned, with video tributes
the record companies survive, and that we
ILMC stalwart, and Agent for Michael Buble­
from business people from all over the world
all need to invest in artist development, with
and
Leighton-Pope,
and artists such as Robbie Williams, and of
promoters and other operators doing more.
then joined the panel to lighten the mood
course – a cake! There were tears, and a lot
Manager Paul Crockford disagreed, bringing
by introducing­the redoubtable Australian
of swearing, followed as ever at the ILMC, by
things down to earth, saying,
promoter­, Michael Chugg. Chuggi has recently
a few drinks! – And that was just the first day!
Brian
Adams,
Carl
The Inspirational Live Music Conference
Martin Hopewell
Carl Leighton-Pope
The 26th edition of the International Live
Over the recent years, the ILMC organizers­
As there is a danger for soapbox speeches
Music Conference (ILMC) arrived with a
carefully
its
at panels, it has to be emphasized that the
few changes.
renovated
and
innovated
While this year there was
conference­agenda and settings. Its audience
Emerging Market panel was pretty much free
no new boss panel, ILMC itself got a new
became younger, while at same time the
of these types of contributions. Kašák at one
boss. Founder and spiritual director of this
conference­themes and topics changed.
stage mentioned his concerns that the ticket
conference­Martin Hopewell handed over
prices for festivals like Sziget in Budapest or
to Greg Parmley, the former Editor in Chief
Probably one of the best examples of this
Exit in Novi Sad are possibly becoming too
of IQ-Magazine and previous conference co-
was once again the Emerging Markets
expensive for their domestic audiences; he
worke­r of this event. Parmley who continued­
panel, this time chaired by Baris Basaran of
assume that this could cause problems for
to work with ILMC during his last post as
Pozitif Live in Turkey and Michal Kašák from
these events in the future as local brands in
head of communication of Intellitix, is the
Pohoda­Festival in the Czech Republic. A
particular would consider these events as not
new managing director for this industry
few years ago this panel covered issues that
so useful for their sponsoring engagements
event that over the years established itself
focussed­on the lack of understanding of
because their local target customers would
as Europe’s leading gathering place for the
those markets­by international agents and
not attend the events. From the floor Carl
global concert community.
the lack of infrastructure­. Now as this panel
Leighton-Pope argued that the international
reveals the situation is that many Eastern
audience mix at Sziget was healthy and that
Like no other music conference, in recent years
markets pay almost similar fees for artists
the “travelling aspect is good for our future”.
ILMC has already undertaken many efforts to
as the Western­markets, while at same time
But this panel also revealed other insight-
pave the way for a generational change. But
Eastern­promoters have been able to improve
ful views that characterize those markets.
unlike some other conferences such as Midem
their relationships with international concert
For instance when Semyon Galperin from
in France for instance, which unfortunately
agents. But this panel furthermore reported
Tele-Club in Russia explained the situation
suffered from the disastrous downturn in
on the difficulties in countries such as Turkey­
with five middleman being involved in the
the recorded music sector or even worse the
or the Ukraine, that are currently facing
booking­of one Limp Bizkit show, resulting in
decline­of Popkomm following the German
political­changes and challenges, that have
a whole chain of communication that when
convention’s move from Cologne to Berlin,
deeper effects than anything to be seen in
the band asked for an umbrella.
ILMC retained its unique soul and spirit.
other Western countries.
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Meanwhile, also as in Western countries,
Other highlights were the Future of Ticketing­
Just shortly after the panellist introductions
sponsoring agreements cause problems as
panel chaired by Serge Grimaux, CEO of
Grimaux tried to encourage early audience
sponsor deals arranged by local promoters
Intellitix­. What on the first view seemed to be
participation, Tim Chambers raised the
could cause conflicts with an existing artist­
a little difficult was finally revealed as a very
evergreen­question regarding extraordinary­
sponsor agreement. Also generally festivals­
good choice. Grimaux is well known for the
“service­fees”.
are having more and more problems to
passion of his Intellitix-mission. But on this
concluded­, “the system has been abused”,
obtain­sponsors as promoter from Poland
panel he appeared as very neutral observer
followed by Serge who then led the discus-
in the audience added. Kašák furthermore
and moderator, leading the discussion­almost
sion to so called “social ticketing”. A perfect
mentioned that sponsors refuse to work with
as a conductor and eliciting informative and
pattern for Van der Meer who answered that
promoters that are involved in human right
useful insight views from all participants.
this depends on the “definition” of social
activities or support such organisations.
Modernists were positioned on the left and
ticketing but that it is rather “social aspects
Someone replied and
right of the panel. At one end Jan Willem
that sell tickets” rather than discounts on
Unlike in the past those from the emerging­
Van der Meer from Paylogic, on the other
tickets.
markets are now also fully aware of
end Ian Hogarth from Songkick. Between­
internationa­
l agents
these two Dean DeWulf (AXS Europe), Simon­
Grimaux, at that stage already in animal­
Presswell­(Ticketmaster UK), Rainer Appel
tame­r mode (in fitting with the Circus theme
(CTS Eventim­
), Renaud Visage (Eventbrite)
of ILMC 26) added that “50 percent of ticket­s
In particular it is these kind of open
and Andrew Dreskin (Ticketfly) were squeezed
are not sold”, while Presswell commented­
conversations­that highlight the differences
in. Van der Meer and Hogarth appeared to be
that in terms of analysis methods­
, data
to other music conferences. It doesn’t mean
a bit younger than those in the middle and
toda­
y is evaluated “three dimensionally”.
that controversial issues are not discussed
furthermore­were the ones that ventured ideas­
The discussio­
n then lead to aspects that
at other forums, but debates at IMLC have
and theses that caused the central players­to
seemed to be obviousl but nevertheless
a very particular community spirit that is
start defending themselves for belonging to
very interesting­. Once again Van der Meer
differen­t from most other conferences.
the ticketing establishment.
played the role of the innovative youngster,
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equipped with new and fresh ideas who
her early days and wages at Helter Skelter,
concluded that the “transition from web to
the difference betwee­n the US-entertainment­
mobile apps” is on its way and referred as
giants­CAA and William Morris­, her personal
an example to taxi apps. He also scored with
life philosophy and policy­, supported all the
his “three music app” theory, when native
way throughout the 90 minute session by
digitals having one app for Spotify on their
Ed Bicknell more charmed than in any of his
mobile phones, one for radio and sooner or
breakfast sessions before.
later a concert app, when concert goers can
purchase tickets “within the app”.
There were more and other panels that
delivered­very
interesting
information,
Van der Meer also told the audience that when
perhap­s the only that did not reach the level
Paylogic started they introduced themselves as
of other panels was this year Festival Forum.
a technology company. After finding out that
According to the chairmen it apparently
promoters didn’t really understand­want they
had to do with exciting social networking
wanted to express with kind of approach­
,
activities­the night before. Nevertheless John
they switched to an introduction, describing
Giddings on this panel lost a bit of touch in
themselves as an “An old traditiona­l ticketing­
what goes on in terms of the relevance of
company”.
This apparently­worked better,
national artists for continental festivals, when
perhaps also in terms of the new Paylogic
concluding that still the most relevant artists
owner SFX Entertainment, when buying 75
come from the “US, UK, some from Sweden­
percent of the company for $16.2 million in
and one from Germany”. In fact times are
December 2013.
changing for some of those festivals, not
Emma Banks
drastically but gradually, when considering
When it came to how and where tickets are
a quote by the absent Stephan Thanscheid
sold Presswell emphasized on the “trust in
from FKP Scorpio, who mentioned that in
brands”, a statement that almost sounds
2013 50 percent of the artists at Hurricane
old-school when Van der Meer referred to
and Southside has been domestic artists.
Serge Grimaux
“tickets are sold at the event website” and
DeWulf adding that is about “front end
Other notable panels were “The Venue’s
marketing­and backend technology”.
Venue: Big tops and little tops”, the “Artist­
Development­
: Games Within Frontiers”. Both
Soon afterwards the term “multichannel”
delivered very good discussions even when in
was mentioned, leading the discussion
the Venue panel dealt with unpleasant­topics­,
finally­to what the ticketing-future might be
inferring that venues are in danger in these days.
like soon. Hogarth then came up with the
conclusion­of the “multiple distribution” of
Allan McGowan as usual delivered “The
tickets, certainly in favour of his company
Sunday­Review” a pretty well settled debate­
Songlink that already acts on a meta-level,
and analysis about ILMC-topics and other­
serving six million music fans with concert
subjects­that matter for the attending
data and tickets, reaching out via YouTube,
community­, a good occasion to hear that also
are two good sessions on at the same time.
Spotify and Vevo...
some other panels that are not covered­within
The other answer is, that there are plenty of
this report have also being very interesting­,
reasons to attend­ILMC. Just remember, this
As usual the Breakfast Meeting with Ed
plus finding out that the panel “New
article is entitled “The Inspirational Live Music­
Bicknell­convinced.
Technology­: The Kabinet of Wonders”- must
Conference”. A very worthwhile description­
have been great.
that indicates that besides the fun in the bar
This
time
featuring
concert­agent Emma Banks as the first
of the Royal Garden Hotel, there is much
female­candidate­for this ILMC-classic. Banks
If anybody now asks why all the panels are
more to be picked up and taken home. Useful­
of the intimate environment of the music­ not covered appropriately within this report,
information­and contacts that can help to
industry­, referring to the settings of the once
one answer is, there are too many at ILMC
run your very own concert business with new
stock market listed company Sanctuary­, about
for just one reporter, especially when there
ideas and contacts.
delivered­highly remarkable insightful views
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ILMC CHANGES
An Interview with Greg Parmley
Manfred Tari [email protected]
Although remaining very much involved
ILMC featured­green issues very early on
There have been marvellous themed
Martin­Hopewell, founder of ILMC is stepping­
as part of its agenda. Will this conversion
editions­of ILMC including Startrek,
back in some areas and handing over to Greg
slow down a bit now since ILMC already
James Bond or Lord Of The Rings. Are
Parmley. VIP News spoke to him about his new
undertook various changes?
there any themes left that could add
role and future plans for the Conference­:
– The demographic of ILMC has changed
to the fun of future editions of this
over the last few years to include much more
conference­?
Unlike Martin Hopewell, you are a regular­
of a spread of ages and professions, but
– Loads! We have a list of themes locked up
visitor to other music conference­s. With
the agenda must remain forward thinking­ in the ILMC vaults, and it’s safe to say that
this in mind, where do you see ILMC
whatever­happens. To continue to be as
there’s at least another 25 years left to go
placed within the landscape of these
relevant­a platform for the international live
before we start to run out!
events?
music communit­y, the conference - and IQ
– What makes ILMC unique is its family feel
Magazine - must continue to engage both
The whole concert industry is based
- it’s always been an invitation-only event
the future business leaders, and those key
on ticket sales, however, in terms of
for the decision makers in the live music
emerging topics on the horizon.
admissio­n to ILMC there have been some
players that have not actually registered­
industry­, and because of that, it’s a focussed
meeting­and delegates, rightly, feel a sense
Following ILMC over the years, there
for the conference but have appeared in
of ownership­of it. have been several occasions where
the hotel lobby in the Royal Garden or
IMLC delegates­used the conference as a
stayed in other hotel suites in London­
put
platform­to discuss or to launch initiatives­
during­the conference. As ILMC is probabl­y
together­a strong team that has put
that have a bearing on the entire­live
aware of whom these people­are, do you
ILMC together over the past years.
music­sector.
think this is due to the ‘financia­l crisis’ or
Please tell us something about the
work, such as, for instance, when Leon
more down to social reasons?
conference­team, new arrivals and the
Ramakers­, head of Mojo Concerts, in 2004
– ILMC is the catalyst for all the meetings
organisational­proceedings at ILMC?
(?) suggested that a levy of one penny on
and activities that take place in London that
– Well, most of the team is the same, I’m
every sold ticket should be introduced to
week, so if you’re in town and benefiting,
glad to say. Martin Hopewell is still actively
finance lobby activities­in Brussels and
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect
involved­
, as are all of the agenda team.
elsewhere. Are such activities­something
people­to register. After all, if people are
There’s been a change in our production
that may play a bigger­role in the future
flying­over for the ILMC week they clearly see
team with our long term producer Alia Dann
for the aspirations of ILMC?
the benefit of it...
Swift stepping back and Lou Percival stepping­
– Definitely. Looking ahead, I absolutely
up to fill much of her role. So there’s no
see ILMC playing a part in organizations
What are your future plans for ILMC?
dramatic­change, just a lot of positive energy
and initiatives­that champion the live music
– There are a lot of ideas in the pipeline, for
and ideas for the coming years.
business­, and promote best practice within
sure, although at the moment the team is
Martin
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obviously
managed
to
Most
of
them
didn’t
it. One recent example is that ILMC was
busy wrapping up this event. I’d like to take
At recent editions the generational­ involved­in the formation of the UK Live
a long hard look at our agenda for next
change at ILMC has already been
Music Group which sits as part of UK Music­,
year, and the workshops worked really well
visible­. It seems that the ILMC-team pro-­
and over the last two years has proven a
so perhaps­expand on that. I also think a lot
actively steered this change by getting­
very successful group to address inbound
more could be done with our showcases…
younger­chairmen involved or adding
legislation­and allow­the industry to speak
At the moment it’s a little too early to say, but
new conference­topics. For instance
with one voice.
it’s a really exciting time right now.
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Fire Closes Moles
Venue in Bath UK
Allan McGowan [email protected]
An electrical fault caused a fire in the upstairs bar of the long
fire brigade were working to put out the fire, water filled the basement­
established­Bath live venue, Moles. The damage will require extensive­
venue, which is where the bands play, so it’s now completely­flooded­”.
repairs and renovations and the Club is likely to stay closed until
August­at least, possibly longer.
Moles has cancelled all forthcoming shows, but there are plans to
stage pop-up nights at other locations in and around Bath while
Moles’ promotions manager Liam Baker told NME, “The worst thing
repair­work at the venue is ongoing. “We’ve been around for 35 years
is smoke damage: smoke went throughout the building, into the
and we’re going to do anything we can to survive this . setback”,
studio and office too, and caused a lot of damage. And when the
adds Baker. “We’re determined to stay open”.
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Glastonbury News
Allan McGowan [email protected]
A New Ten-Year Licence
Don’t worry – if you still haven’t managed to secure a ticket for the
like to say a huge thank you to all the people who have contributed so
Daddy of all festivals, Glastonbury, you’ve got till at least 2024 to keep
much to Glastonbury Festival over the last 44 years, I really do believe
trying! The event has been granted a new ten-year licence by Mendip­
that the best is yet to come”.
District Council which announced that the decision was made without­
the requirement for it to be “subjected to scrutiny in a public hearing.
So far the Festival has listed Dolly Parton, Blondie and Lily Allen
amongst the acts confirmed for this year’s festival, which starts on
Glastonbury’s present capacity stands at 177,500, made up of
25 June.
135,000 for public tickets, 5000 for tickets sold to locals, and 37,500
for staff. The licence extension will also organisers to increase the
Jeannette Marsh, chair of the licensing board, said the process was
capacity for staff members and performers, the number of passes for
still one of checks and balances, adding: “We aren’t complacent -
performers and staff could rise by 25,500 to 63,000 by 2024, and
just because Glastonbury Festival now has a licence until 2024, this
allow live music to be played (acoustically and only on certain stages)
doesn’t mean it escapes the close scrutiny that any event this size
on the Wednesday before the festival officially begins.
will have... if we have any doubts about this we will take action. We
recognise­how important it is to get this world-famous event right,
Organiser Emily Eavis said: “This is fantastic news. It’s so good to have
and the huge impact that it has on the local area and community,
a plan that will help everything at Worthy Farm move forward. I’d just
both positive and negative.”
Dolly Parton
Glastonbury
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition
Eavis has also commented on the shortlist of finalists in the
Glastonbur­y Emerging Talent Competition, saying: “We’re so proud
of this shortlist. It was really hard to get it down to just eight acts - the
standard this year was incredible - but I think we’ve whittled it down
to a really strong final eight. I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone
who entered, and to our team of judges for narrowing it down to 120
acts. Now bring on the live final!”
The eight acts are: - Gibson Bull, Hero-Fisher, Only Girl, M+A, FURS, The Black Tambourines, Pandr Eyez and Izzy Bizu
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THE ROLLING STONES
TO PLAY ROSKILDE
FESTIVAL 2014
Allan McGowan [email protected]
Roskilde Festival announces that the legendary rock icons, Rolling
The Orange Stage was originally designed for a The Rolling Stones
Stones, is bringing their groundbreaking show to Orange Stage. On
tour back in the 70s, and apparently the band is well received by the
www.roskilde-festival.dk they write: The band will treat their genera-
ticket buyers.
tions of fans to a set packed full of classic Stones hits such as “Gimme
Shelter”, “Paint It Black”, “Jumping Jack Flash”, “Tumbling Dice”,
After the announcement of Rolling Stones the tickets for Thursday
“It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll” plus a couple of unexpected gems.
3 July was sold out. In fact, this year Roskilde Festival is experiencing
the entire ticket sale has sped up, something they normally don’t see
The Rolling Stones - 14 ON FIRE tour sees Mick Jagger, Keith Richards,
before the full Line-Up announcement.
Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood back out on the road again.
A limited number of one-day tickets to Roskilde Festival are still availThe Rolling Stones launched the tour with their first ever gig in the
able for Friday 4 July, Saturday 5 July and Sunday 6 July.
Middle East in February, and they are currently making their way
through Asia, Australia and New Zealand, before returning to play
More information: http://roskilde-festival.dk/
Europe for the first time in seven years.
The Rolling Stones
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Allan McGowan [email protected]
Progress
Report from
Two years ago the merger of two Companies, QUEEN ABOUT MUSIC­
coordinator Katharina Lange, international project coordinator Anne
and THE ROCKING FACTORY, created the music marketing and PR
Kiedaisch, international coordinator (former trainee) Frodi Stenberg
Agency, FACTORY 92. The concept was to expand on the experience
and intern Cornelius Bertling. They also welcome onboard Alexandre
and competences learned from operating in one of Europe’s biggest
Pountzas who will take on the senior role as International Strategy
music markets (Germany) and to make available music export solutions­
Manager. Alexandre comes with a 6 year track record in the French
on the European scale. Having put everything under one roof FACTORY
music industry at French booking agency / management company
92 set out to make available innovative new agency services­to the
Caravelle for whom he headed the Paris office from September 2011
international music industry. The enterprise proved successful in 2013
to October 2013.
with the business model generating both a profitable bottom line and
turnover in excess of that of the two former companies.
Christian Hald Buhl explained what he considers to be the reasons for
Factory 92’s progress to VIP News, “We are benefiting from meeting­
Factory 92 kicks off 2014 representing the following impressive list
the demand driven by two key market dynamics in the European­music­
of clients.
industry. Firstly the live sector where the projects involve­significant­
cashflows and investments. Secondly the diversity of international­
ATC Management, Believe Digital, Der Bomber Der Herzen, Crunchy
players who are able to compete and grow on the European­scale,
Frog, Cargo Records, FKP Scorpio, Friendly Fire, Glimps Festival,
which in our world sees us having succesful collaborations with
Grönland­, Hamburg Marketing, IMMF, Kartel, Last Tour, MaMA Event,
companie­s from Northern over Southern to Eastern Europe
Mind of Music, Music Finland, Morr Music, MTC, MXD – Music Export
Denmark, One Little Indian, Red Bull, Rockoco, Rock en Seine, ROSA
[CONTACT]
– Danish Rock Council, Reeperbahn Festival, Secretly Canadian, Sonic
FACTORY 92 / Christian Hald Buhl / [email protected]
Visions, Sony Music, Sparta Entertainment, SPOT Festival, SZIGET
+49 (0)40 3890738 - 10
Festival­, Trikont & TUTL.
FACTORY 92 / Jan Clausen / [email protected]
Managing Partners Jan Clausen, and Christian Hald Buhl attribute
+49 (0)40 3890738 - 13
a successful 2013 to their team, PR manager Michael Schneider, PR
F92 Team
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GreenEvents Europe Release 4th
Conference Report
The Full Conference Report for the 4th GreenEvents Europe
Also the 5th international GO Group Workshop is planned for April
Conference­that took place in late November 2013 is now free for
7 & 8 in Vienna.
download – www.green-events-germany.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/
pdf_daten/GreenEvents_Europe_2013_Full_Conference_Report.pdf
This time it deals with the two day topics “challenges & design” and
“communication & audience involvement”. This seminar features­
The 75 page pdf with minutes, links, reports and pics gives an
great speakers from Austrian spearhead events like FM4 Frequency
overview­of each and every session, filters major questions­and shows
Festival and Beatpatrol, from the creative and design sector such
the following­discussions during the panels­. Organiser­Holger Jan
as Hugh Dutton Associés, Service Design and Charged Mind and
Schmidt of the Go Group tells us, “The report­simply­provides­lots
of course institutions like JUMP - young environmental platform,
of great info about what happened in Bonn at our most successful
Austrianenvironmental­Agency, Bucks New University, Green Music
conference­so far. Thanks to our team and the studentsinvolved­for a
Initiative and Sounds For Nature Foundation e.V.!
great deal of work.”
Holger Jan Schmidt says, “The GO Group motto is spreading all
Holger encourages anyone in the Festival, Touring, Venue and related
across the European events industry and we are finding more and
businesses to feel free to circulate and share the download link in
more followers­of the green events philosophy. Festivals from all over
respective networks.
the continent have taken the lead on this journey and spearhead
the movement, but still there’s a long way to go. The last and very
The 5th GreenEvents Europe Conference will take place in Bonn on
successful­international GO Group workshop in Paris showed there is
November 3 & 4th 2014.
need for this interactive, open and communicative format we set up
to stimulate exchange, cooperation and inspiration – between event
organizers, suppliers and science.
More info: www.go-group.org/2014
Holger Jan Schmidt
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PRG Live Entertainment
Awards 2014
Allan McGowan [email protected]
The 9th edition of the LEA Awards took place
presented for promoters, artist managers,
Song Contest. German singer-songwriters
at the Festhalle Frankfurt. 1300 guests from
concert agents and venue operators, with
Annett Louisan, Cäthe and Meret Becker
the national and international music, event
LEA No 14, the award for exceptional youth
also appeared, as did the musicians from the
and entertainment industry, including Klaus
promotion/support
been
drum show Power! Local comedian Bodo
Meine and Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions),
handed over to the Freundeskreis der Anne-
Bach presented scenes from his latest cabaret­
the singers Rea Garvey and Helmut Lotti,
Sophie Mutter Stiftung e. V. at the press
programme ‘Auf der Überholspur’, and DJ
Germany’s­‘Pop Idol’ winner Beatrice Egli
conference­on 13th February 2014.
Bobo together with 16 dancers and artists
having
already
and the acting siblings Ben and Meret Becker
attended­the Gala Ceremony.
from his new show ‘Circus’ completed the
Ingo Nommsen, who opened the show as
live acts on stage.
guitar player of The Baseballs, hosted the
20
The event again marked the official opening
three-hour gala. The Baseballs performed
‘Arena tour of the year’ was the first
of the Musikmesse Frankfurt and the technical­
their song ‘Mo Hotta Mo Betta’, a contendor
Award, and was won by Die Toten Hosen­
fair Prolight + Sound. 13 awards were
in the German selections for the Eurovision
for
their
‘Krach
der
Republik’
tour.
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Promoter­Kiki
Ressler
(KKT)
couldn’t
receive­his award personally­but sent
greetings from his holiday­in Costa Rica.
The newly established­category ‘Concert
Hall Tour of the Year’ for concert tours in
medium size venues went to KBK Konzert­und Künstleragentur­for the successful
package of veteran acts, Status Quo and
Uriah Heep. ‘Heep’ members­Mick Box
and Bernie Shaw travelled to Frankfurt
to celebrate­this ward with Heinz Preisch,
who received the trophy for KBK.
Marek Lieberberg, who was accompanied
by his son André Lieberberg, won ‘Promoter
of the Year’, (formerly ‘Tour Promoter of the
Year’ for the sixth time).
PRG LEA is organised by concert industry­
associations­: Since 2006 the LEA Committee­
organises the German Live Entertainment­
Prize in cooperation with the Bundesverband­
der
Veranstaltungswirtschaft
Initiator­of
the
Award,
(bdv)
the
as
Verband
Deutscher Konzertdirektionen­(VDKD) and
the Musikmarkt­Verlags-GmbH with its
industry­magazine “Musikmarkt” and many
other considerable companies from the
German­event industry.
Besides
the
event
technology
The 14 winners
of LEA 2014
Arena tour of the year
Die Toten Hosen – “Der Krach der Republik – Tour 2013”
– KKT GmbH – Kikis Kleiner Tourneeservice
Concert hall tour of the year
Status Quo / Uriah Heep – “Bula Quo Tour 2013 + Very Special
Guest Uriah Heep” – KBK Konzert - und Künstleragentur GmbH
Club tour of the year presented by Ströer
Mrs. Greenbird – „Shooting Stars & Fairy Tales Tour 2013“
– Meistersinger Konzerte & Promotion GmbH
Festival of the year presented by PRG
Jury focus: Festival series
Olé Party Sommer 2013 – Pro Event Entertainment GmbH
Concert of the year
Muse in Berlin | Waldbühne | 14.07.2013
– ct creative talent gmbh
Show of the year
Sascha Grammel – Panta Management GmbH
Event organiser of the year
Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur GmbH & Co. KG
Youth promotion of the year
The Freundeskreis der Anne-Sophie Mutter Stiftung e. V.
supplier
PRG (Production Resource Group) and the
Musikmesse Frankfurt, the main partners of
the German Live Entertainment Prize are the
ticketing company CTS Eventim, the city of
Club of the year – Jury focus: Club legends
Café Hahn | Koblenz – Café Hahn GmbH
Concert hall / Arena of the year – Jury focus: cult venues
Grugahalle, Essen – Messe Essen GmbH
Frankfurt/Main and the Frankfurt­Economic
Development GmbH. Further sponsors are,
among others, Ströer, GEMA, the ÖVB Arena­,
PMS Crew support, Riedel Communications­,
accente, Skoda, beyerdynamic­
, Düsseldorf
Congress Sport & Event, the Grugahalle
as well as the Stadium Essen, Elements
Entertainment­
, Laserfabrik as well as the
international­full service provider for concert
and event logistics Rock-It Cargo.
Jury Award
P. S. E. Promotion for „Night of the Proms“
Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Hans-Werner Funke
Local organiser of the year
Trinity Music GmbH – Berlin
Artist manager / agent of the year
Jan Mewes – Künstlermanagement Jan Mewes
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MUSIC IN SHARES
Music in Shares
Manfred Tari [email protected]
DEAG
Put Circus Roncalli On Tour
CTS Eventim
Growth In Terms Of Figures & Companies
CTS Eventim has acquired ticketing units from the Stage Entertainment­
Group for 25 million Euros. The package deal includes See Tickets­
Nederland BV, See Tickets Entradas SA in Spain and Top Ticket France
SAS. Additionally CTS Eventim has taken over the ticketing distribution­
Since the Circus themed edition of ILMC is now history, DEAG
announced­an agreement with the prominent Circus Roncalli. The
deal foresees a two-year period where Circus Roncalli will tour
through German regions new to the touring extravaganza. DEAG
expects to attract around 500.000 visitors during this tour.
Since the beginning of January the share price rose from 4.21
up to 5.69 Euro.
for two Stage Entertainment theatres in Russia. The company expects
a revenue contribution of 20 million and an Earnings Before Interests,
Taxes, Depreciation & Amortisation (EBITDA) of 5 million Euros per
year due to the takeover.
Shortly after the last VIP Newsletter went to press, CTS Eventim
SFX Entertainment
Shopping Around Prior to the Announcement­
of Q4-2013 Business Results­
released its preliminary business report for 2013. According to the
Company, the figures show an increase of 20.8 percent from 520.3
SFX Entertainment will announce its results for the 4th quarter of
to 628.3 million Euros. The exact figures will be reported at the end of
2013 on March 27. Prior to this the company already reported on
March, when CTS Eventim will also announce its dividend payments.
the results of its latest acquisitions and the list of eligible dance music
Since the beginning of January the share moved up from 38.24
businesses available for purchase seems to be long. On March 3 SFX
to 43.78 Euro.
announced that it completed the purchase of B2S Holding BV in the
Netherlands for $14.3 million. B2S promotes the live events Decibel,
Live Nation
Higher Revenue & Lower Net Loss
Hard Bass, Thrillogy, Knock Out and Loudness.
On March 17 the company announced the purchase of the USticketing­company Flavorus for $18 million. On March 18, SFX
reported­a purchase agreement with React Presents including Clubtix.
As with CTS Eventim, the annual Live Nation results for 2013
Inc., owned by Lucas King and Jeffery Callahan, Inc for a price of $5
have been released after the last VIP Newsletter was completed.
million According to media reports React Presents which promotes­
Nevertheless­here now are the two most relevant figures relating to
around 200 dance events in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan gained
the business performance of Live Nation in 2013. The revenue went
more than 375,000 visitors. King and Callahan also own a 50 percent­
up from $5.8 billion in 2012 to $6.47 billion, the net loss improved
stake in West Loop Management, owner of venue The Mid in Chicago­.
from $163.2 million the year before to a loss of only $43.3 million...
Since the beginning of January the share price of SFX
Since January 2 the share price went up from $20.19 to 23.13.
Entertainment­dropped from $11.36 to $8.05 on March 19.
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Chloe Charles
Territory: Europe
Period: September/October
Agency: Paperclip Agency / Agent: Hilde Spille
Phone: +31 243239322
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.paperclip-agency.com
Sziget festival is the biggest musical and cultural festival in Central Europe–a sevenday­multicultural expo offering more than 800 programs on more than 30 venues.
Sziget means island in Hungarian and the festival, in addition to being on an island­
in the heart of Budapest, is an island in the metaphorical sense. Sziget has a unique
atmosphere: it is a meeting place, a musical and cultural show, a life-style, an
enormous­cafe and party place, a place of learning about the world and each other.
No matter what style of music you like listening or dancing to, you will find the place
of your taste.
You can enjoy performances, shows, you can party and dance or just walk around
and gaze at the ever-increasing flow of interesting and different people passing by.
From the beginning in 1993 until 2001 Sziget’s capacity has grown from 43,000 to
over 360,000 over the seven days of the event presenting stars such as:
ORBITAL ñ 25th year anniversary tour in 2014
Territory: The World excluding USA
Period: May onwards
Agency: Value Added Talent / Agent: Dan Silver
Phone: +44 207 704 97 20
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.vathq.co.uk
Alan Parsons Live Project
Territory: Worldwide
Period: 2014
Agency: World Entertainment Associates of America
Agent: John Regna - Artist Agent/Manager
Phone: +1 407-993-4000
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.AlanParsonsTourPromo.com
Glasvegas
Territory: Europe
Period: 2014
Agency: Primary Talent International
Agent: Ben Winchester
Phone: +44 20 7400 4500
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.glasvegas.net
Jethro Tull, Ten Years After, Jefferson Starship, Byrds, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Eric
Burdon, Stranglers, Jeff Healey, Clawfinger, Slash, The Bates, Stone Roses, Iggy Pop,
The Prodigy, The Levellers, Sonic Youth, Therapy?,Galliano, David Bowie, Apollo 440,
Motörhead, Toy Dollz, Rollins Band, Chumbawamba, Faith No More, Foo Fighters,
New Model Army, Cardigans, DEUS, Boney M, Shane McGowan, Coolio, Transglobal Underground, Rammstein, Mory Kante, Goldie, Patti Smith, Green Day, Brand
THE ORCHESTRA starring ELO former members
Territory: Worldwide
Period: 2014-2015
Agency: World Entertainment Associates of America
Agent: John Regna - Artist Agent/Manager
Phone: +1 407-993-4000
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.THEORCHESTRAonline.com
New Heavies, Kool and the Gang, Suede, Faithless, Guano Apes, Jovanotti, Baaba
Maal, Apocalyptica, The Klezmatics, Liquido, Rachid Taha, Paradise Lost, Asian Dub
Foundation, Suzanne Vega, Mambo Kurt, The Bloodhound Gang, Lou Reed, HIM,
Bad Religion, Oasis, The King, H Blockx, K”s Choice, Bomfunk MC’s, Noir Desir, Run
DMC, Fun-Da-Mental, Morcheeba, Leningrad Cowboys, Frestylers, Incognito, EagleEye­Cherry, Ash, Placebo
Patti Smith
Territory: Europe
Period: 2014
Agency: Primary Talent International
Agent: Andy Woolliscroft
Phone: +44 20 7400 4500
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.pattismith.net
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