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McGowan’s

Musings

Well, would you believe it?! Here we are

also let us know what, if anything you’re

Still, some influential people think that the

with the two hundredth edition of the VIP-

not happy with, and what you’d like to see

fight against secondary ticketing is a waste

Newsletter, two hundred months – that’s not

change. Please contact me, Allan McGowan

of time anyway. Michael Rapino, chief of

far off 17 years! Some of you were barely

on am@VIP-booking.com, or Manfred Tari

Live nation, owners of secondary platforms

born when we kicked off – I dread to think of

on mt@VIP-booking.com

Seatwave and Get Me, told delegates at

the number of words Manfred Tari and myself

Canadian Music Week, “As long as the

have churned out in that time! How many of

Since the last issue I have been in Mexico –

[ticketing] market’s gigantic, you’ll have

you have received every issue I wonder! If you

not for a conference for once, but a holiday,

sophisticated players trying to figure out how

have, or if you’ve been running your business

much needed and of course well deserved,

to monetise it. “My instincts are always on

for a large amount of this time it would be

I’m sure you’ll all agree! There was, as yet,

the free market. I just think efforts to legislate

great to hear from you about how things

no sign of a wall, and I hope his Trumpness

against touting are so unrealistic. I think

have changed for you, and perhaps what you

realises that it’s best that it stays that way!

some are decent attempts, but I don’t think

think have been the major developments in

At the moment musicians from the UK and

overall, until you start pricing the product

the live business in general. Hopefully you’ve

elsewhere are having problems getting into

better, and/or have better technology to

seen improvements, but perhaps you could

the US for events like SXSW without a wall!

deliver the fan their ticket, that you’ll start to

For now, and hopefully for the future, the live

make a difference. We’re the only industry in

business seems to be thriving in Mexico and

the world that has a higher retail value the

the audiences, so Adrian Oxaal, who recently

second it’s sold”. This seems to me to mean

returned from playing guitar with James in

that acts should be setting their ticket prices

Mexico City and Guadalajara, tells me, are

at levels that their fans will have difficulty in

extremely enthusiastic.

paying, or may not be able to cover at all…?

COLOPHON >

Is that good business?

Talking of politics and politicians affecting the

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way the live industry operates, here in the UK

Finally, I’ve been musing on numbers, we

to add to the madness of Brexit, we’ve now

started talking about our 200th issue, I

got a snap general election to contend with.

remember when young – a long time ago,

Apart from anything else it looks as though

that hundreds seemed to be a lot, then when

the June 8 ‘where do I put this bloody cross’

I earned anything in thousands, and then

fest, has resulted in the cancellation of the

bought property those amounts needed

ongoing inquiries instigated by Parliament’s

getting used to, record sales got into millions,

Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee

and then it became quite commonplace to

on ticket touting and the effect of Brexit

hear of millionaires, then came billionaires,

on the creative industries. Certain ticketing

like our friend Donald, then the recent PRS

businesses, particularly one that didn’t turn

report on UK publishing returns informed me

up to a recent inquiry, must be breathing a

that In 2016, over 4.3 trillion uses of music

sigh of relief. The rest of us can only hope

were reported to the organisation from

that these matters are considered of enough

across the globe. This figure was only 126

importance to pick up again on by whoever

billion in 2012! Hard to keep up isn’t it?!

(pretty inevitable as to who that MAY be…) gets elected in June.

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Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen – The News!

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APRIL 2017

Roskilde Festival made millions for charity From VIP-Daily News Roskilde Festival 2016 resulted in a profit of DKK 17.4 million (EUR

festival. With the help of volunteers, more than 200 organisations,

2.4 million). All proceeds will now be donated to charitable and

societies and companies generated their profit.

cultural initiatives.

Roskilde Festival has always been a non-profit organisation.

Roskilde Festival 2016 was totally sold out: 100,000 guests bought a ticket for last year`s edition, joining the 30,000 indispensable volunteers for a festive week of music, art and a unique sense of community.

Organisations such as Amnesty International, Africa Express, Everyday Sexism, Red Cross and Kompis Sverige are among the recipients of Roskilde Festival`s profits from 2016.

Additionally, the participating organisations, companies and societies enjoyed another strong year, earning DKK 20.4 million (EUR 2.74

Roskilde Festival

million). They are behind the many bars, shops and stalls around the

DF Concerts Chief Comments on Changes in the Festival Landscape Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Last week’s Wide Days event arranged by Olaf Furness in Edinburgh

an event like T in the Park to “tick the box”. He continued, “It’s

included a discussion on the future of festivals. With the Festival

a constantly evolving marketplace, more so in the last couple of

season fast approaching, Geoff Ellis organiser of Scotland’s T in

years than ever before. We’ve seen the rise of boutique festivals

the Park has commented on dramatic changes in the habits and

throughout the UK, as well as a Europe. That’s had a big effect. DF

demands from music fans, stating that the festival landscape has

announced in November that the 2017 event had been called off so

changed forever. Having called off this year’s T in the Park for a

that the organising team could “take stock”. It is instead staging a

long-term rethink over the event’s future, he said it will have to be

non-camping festival in Glasgow in July.

completely reinvented before it returns. Mentioning matters that he considered would have an effect on festivals in general not just his own event he cited dwindling repeat business, the rise of “boutique” events, a lack of major bands, “experience-chasing” millennials and audience demands for better facilities for dramatic changes in the UK’s festival scene.

The DF Concerts chief executive said that audiences no longer had the “Woodstock mentality” and were not prepared to “rough it” when attending an event, with many fans now seeking the choice of staying in a teepee or a yurt at a major festival, only attending

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Germany’s Neuland Concerts Goes Independent Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com It doesn’t seem that long ago that the ‘buzz

of their clients business. Over the past few

The boss of Warner Music Central Europe,

phrase’, the 360 degree model was constantly

years we’ve heard less of the 360 references,

Bernd Dopp, said last week: “Neuland

on the lips of conference delegates, journalists

and the record companies seemed to go

Concerts is highly successful, having staged

and artist managers. In response to serious

quiet, or should we say quieter, on their live

more than 5000 events, from intimate club

decline in sales, and the resultant loss of

aspirations.

gigs to celebrated arena shows. It is now

revenue, the majors and some independent

ready to operate fully independently and I

record companies sought to raise income by

The most recent change has come about

am delighted that Christian Gerlach will be

making a play for a larger share of all areas of

with Warner-owned live sector business

taking the company forward. I would like

an artists income, particularly a percentage

Neuland Concerts becoming independent,

to thank the whole Neuland team for their

of the lucrative live performance returns.

following a management buyout.

efforts over the years and I wish them all the

Companies would only sign recording deals if

best for the future”.

the contracts included a share of all aspects,

Neuland Concerts was established as a

the famous 360 deals. Companies like Sony,

division of Warner Music in 2008, and was

Gerlach added: “What once was started

Universal and Warners also looked for ways

run by MD Christian Gerlach, who finalised

as a new business within the Warner Music

to involve themselves directly with live by

the management buyout at the start of the

Group has long since become a diversified

getting into the promoting and agency

month. The live firm intends to continue

company in the live market. By taking this

sectors. Although many managements were

to work with its former owner, and also

step, we will now address the growing

unsure about the record companies lack of

to provide services to artists signed to the

complexity and increasing diversity of our

experience in handling all the live aspects

Warner record company’s labels.

artist portfolio”

Christian Gerlach

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APRIL 2017

X-Ray Agency Partners with Paradigm and Yucaipa Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Following the consolidation that has been

its foundation in 2005, has entered into an

going on within the UK and US Agency

equal partnership with Paradigm and Ron

business over the last few months, involving

Burkle’s Yucaipa in the U.S.

the United Talent take-over of The Agency Group, and the coming together of CODA,

X-ray’s huge roster includes Eminem,

Paradigm, Windish, AM Only and others,

Coldplay,

it has often been remarked upon that

The

the U.K. agency X-ray would be the next

the Rapper and many more. Paradigm

to make an announcement of a similar

now represents Ed Sheeran, Skrillex,

deal, and that is now the case. X-ray,

Solange, Lorde, Phish, The

which has been equally owned by its five

Keys, Sara Bareilles, Dave Matthews

partners - Steve Strange, Ian Huffam, Scott

Band, Imagine Dragons among other

Thomas, Martin Horne and Jeff Craft - since

major artists.

Linkin

Offsparing,

Park, Elle

Green King

Day,

Chance

Black

Frank Dostal has died aged 71 From VIP-Daily News Frank Dostal died unexpectedly in the night

loose not only an exceptional personality

personal commitment to the rights of the

of 18 April 2017 in Hamburg. Since 1994

in the musical landscape, but above all

musicians will be wanting to us all.“

Frank Dostal has been a member of the

an experienced and exceedingly valued

Supervisory Board of GEMA and since 2006

colleague. Frank Dostal always understood

Dostal leaves two adult children and his wife

deputy chairman.

his commitment and his merits in the actual

Mary. She was the bassist of the Liverpool

work as honorary office for the community

girl-beat band The Liverbirds and is also

of music-makers. His persevering and always

active in the music business.

Frank Dostal was also the writer of Baccaras hit “Yes sir, I can boogie” and Vadder Abraham`s “song of the Smurfs” Born in Flensburg in the 1960s, the musician became a singer of Hamburg`s Beat band Rattles and later, with the band Wonderland, a name which the musician Achim Reichel had co-founded. Later, Dostal worked mainly as lyrics. Thus, the song sung by Dieter Hallervorden “You, the tub is full” goes back to him. He also fought for the rights of musicians.

Professor Dr. Enjott Schneider, Chairman of

the

Supervisory

commented:

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“With

Board Frank

of

GEMA,

Dostal,

we

Frank Dostal

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Great Escape Reveals More Conference News for Next Month Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The Great Escape hits my hometown of Brighton on May 18-20 and we will report on the event in the next issue.

The TGE Convention is again arranged by CMU. It will feature The Media Conference and The Drugs Conference on Thursday 18 May and The Export Conference and The Royalties Conference on Friday 19 May. There will be regular speaker and of course Festival updates on the TGE website and in the CMU Daily.

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Let’s Talk Politics with Martin Goldschmidt Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com Music conventions are part of the editorial DNA of VIP-News, however not all of them can be visited and reported on. But, there are some conferences which catch awareness just due to their location. One of these is the Palestine Music Expo (PME), totally different from almost many other music conventions this does not set out to impress in through numbers of delegates, or the size of its showcase programme or a panel agenda spiked with high ranked top industry executives.

So what are the main assets of PME? With just twenty international delegates, six

Martin Goldschmidt

panels and two networking sessions, the event took place on April 5-7 in Ramallah, Jerusalem and Haifa. Considering this,

VIP-News: How much you have you

hearing the stories about an imprisoned

PME already scores quite high on the hit-

enjoyed

14-year-old younger brother, or having

list of very special music business events

Palestine Music Expo?

being

involved

with

the

both brothers 14 and 17 shot on the same day. Seeing the walls of the refugee’s hoses

to be aware of. VIP-News spoke with Martin Goldschmidt, founder of the record

Martin Goldschmidt: Off the scale. How

riddled with bullet holes and grenade blasts.

label Cooking Vinyl, which celebrated

often do you have a crazy idea in a drunken​

Seeing Israelis and Palestinians living happily

its 30th anniversary in 2016, and has an

conversation at 2am, and 18 months later

next to each other. Seeing everyone I met

extraordinary list of artists, with current

you have been part of a world class event

wanting peace.

releases available from artists like Maximo

in Palestine, and your co conspirators have

Park, Goldie, Ron Sexsmith and Richard

become your best friends.

VIP-News: Did you ever experience any sort of political influences or pressure

Ashcroft.

VIP-News: In an article in The Guardian

that affected the event?

PME,

about PME you were quoted as saying,

Goldschmidt is one of the few candidates

“Once you visit Palestine, it gets under

that actually doesn’t hesitate to talk about

your skin. It messes with your head in

political issues and surprisingly still believes

quite a shocking way.” Please explain

VIP-News:

What

in the power of grassroots movements...

what shocked you?

conclusions

or

Besides

his

involvement

with

Goldschmidt: No, not yet.

you Goldschmidt: Nothing was what I had

personally

kind

of

political

observations

have

gained

your

from

engagement with PME?

envisioned. The Palestinians​I have met

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are all wonderful people. They have a rich

Goldschmidt: A conflict can easily drag you

culture and some great music. It’s hard to

in and down. Think positive, act positive.

understand the situation in which they live.

One of the things that amazed me was how

Being walled in, having no freedom to travel

much quality support and generosity we

from Ramallah to Jerusalem without a permit

got from the Jewish community in the music

from Israel. Walking around refugee camps,

industry.

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APRIL 2017

VIP-News: It seems that artists today

VIP-News: The Labour party announced

VIP-News: Since Beethoven & Co the

are less politically engaged than it

that they have ruled out a second Brexit

music sector has been a forerunner

used to be from the sixties until the

referendum. Is this a good idea or just

for

nineties. When in the UK the EU-

some sort of an opportunistic attempt

considered a “universal language.”

referendum went on, the number of

by this party to gain votes?

But globalisation in the worst case

artists that actually ventured their opinions

seems

to

be

negligible.

globalisation.

Music

is

even

also leads to significant social shifting, Goldschmidt: Whilst I voted remain, I respect

fundamental financial crisis and global

According to my knowledge there was

the fact was that we lost democratically.

companies that predominantly care

no significant movement by artists

Let’s not forget that geographically we are

for share holder value and extremely

or the music industry, teaming up

and will be 22 miles from France, and part

raised bonus schemes for their top

for a campaign or event appealing

of Europe.

management. Do you expect that

to voters to stay in the EU. Do you

politicians will find answers, helping

expect that due to the result of the EU-

VIP-News: What do you think about the

to fight anti-democratic tendencies

referendum this will be different now

current generation of politicians in the

in western democracies, and other

when it comes to new elections in the

western hemisphere, would you say

suitable

UK in June?

they are responsible for the rise of neo-

challenges

nationalism and populism?

globalisation?

racism has inspired many artists. I really

Goldschmidt: Definitely. Someone had

Goldschmidt: Answers will come from the

wanted to restart Rock Against Racism after

to take the blame for the banking and

grass roots not politicians. Politicians and

the Brexit vote, but I was over committed

economic crisis. Immigration has been

musicians can give voice to grass roots

because of the Palestine Music Expo.

made the scapegoat.

feelings.

solutions that

go

for

the

many

alongside

the

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IFF 2017 launches Third Edition Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The third edition of the International Festival

invited delegates can do the best business

Forum (IFF) launched on April 21 with many

and see great new bands, all at the perfect

of the world’s leading booking agencies and

time of year.”

festival associations signed up as partners.

For the event which will take place on 26-28

Agency Partners on IFF 2017 include CAA,

September.

Coda, WME Entertainment, Primary Talent, X-ray

Touring,

United

Talent

Agency,

targeted way is unparallelled, and artists

The invitation-only event for booking

ITB, ATC Live and Pitch & Smith, most of

that shine can expect a significant increase

agents and festivals sold out weeks in

which will showcase a selection of their

in demand for the following year’s festival

advance of both previous editions. The 2017

best future festival headliners. Meanwhile,

season.”

edition sees a slight increase in the number

festival associations supporting IFF include

of passes available for festivals, bringing the

Yourope, De Concert! and the International

IFF takes place across two London venues:

total number of delegates to 600.

Jazz Festivals Organisation (IJFO).

Proud Camden and historic music venue

“We’re particularly excited to launch the

Alex Bruford, managing director of London

conference features unique panels and

third edition of the ultimate platform for

agency ATC Live says, “IFF has quickly

workshops,

buyers and sellers in the festival business,”

become one of the most important dates in

evening is dedicated to agency showcases

says co-founder Ruud Berends. “We’re

our calendar. The opportunity for festivals,

and networking. Full event information is

deliberately keeping the format intimate so

promoters and agents to meet in such a

online at www.iff.rocks

Dingwalls,

next while

door. the

The

morning

afternoon

and

Proud Camden

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Mayor of London Warns of Music Venue Closures Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that London’s live music venues

due to noise complaints; as the Mayor said, “After ten years of decline,

face closure in the wake of the business rates rise. A report that he

2016 was the first time that the number of venues remained stable.”

had commissioned found 21 venues at risk of imminent closure and a

However, the rate rises have brought a new threat. The research by

further 18 of the capital’s 94 music venues set to experience significant

the analysts Nordicity found the total business rates bill for the venues

financial challenges. Mr Khan said these 39 venues provided jobs for

jumped by 26 per cent overnight, from £3.2 million to £4 million, on

up to 530 people and generated up to £21.5 million for the economy.

April 1 when the new charges came into effect. Almost one third of grassroots venues have seen their annual rates increase by £10,000

Things had seemed to be getting better for live music venues, with

or more.

the work of the Music Venues Trust helping to hold back on closures Venues most at risk include the Lexington and the Macbeth, both in Islington.The national non-domestic rates bill for the 100 Club in Oxford Street has risen this year by about £20,000 or more than 40 per cent. The club opened in 1948 and has hosted the Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Sex Pistols and Primal Scream.Its owner, Jeff Horton, said: “The impact of this on grassroots music venues is going to be huge and will make it very hard for many to survive.”Mr Khan called on the Valuation Office Agency to review its policy for grassroots music venues, which he said were “the foundation of the UK’s worldleading music industry, providing a vital talent pipeline for the artists

Mayor Sadiq Khan

and stars of tomorrow”.He added: “It is unfair to bill a business based on the size of its building and not to take profits into account.

Finally: Love Parade Trial Confirmed Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com It was one of the biggest tragedies in the history of live music events

Due to the expected public interest the trial will take place in the

in Europe. The Love Parade event that cost 21 lives and more than 400

Kongresszentrum Düsseldorf. No announcements have been made

injuries in July 2010 in Duisburg, will finally receive juristic follow up.

as to when the trial will commence, nevertheless the decision by the Higher District Court can’t be appealed.

Previously the district court of Duisburg decided in April 2016 not to open up a legal case, arguing among other considerations, that an expert report by Keith Still does not fulfil legal standards required for

Love Parade

consideration in a court case. The comments about responsibilities and reasons that led to the catastrophe have gained significant criticism in the past. However, the Higher District Court of Düsseldorf now decided that the Upper Criminal Chamber of the District Court Duisburg has to take the trial on.

Six employees of the Duisburg City council and four former employees of the promoter Lopavent are charged. Interestingly no decision taker from the involved police forces faces charges.

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NAMES & JOBS

APRIL 2017

David Klein leaves CAA for UTA

Gunter Schroder Named VP Of TKA

From VIP-Daily News

From VIP-Daily News

David Klein, who worked at CAA for 12 years as a music agent

Booking agent Gunter Schroder has been named VP of the

with some top talent, has joined UTA to become a member of the

International Division at The Kurland Agency TKA.

music leadership team and will expand the agency’s business in the music/touring space. He will work in the Los Angeles office.

Schroder will oversee the agency’s booking operations in all international territories outside North America. He most recently

While at CAA, Klein worked with such musicians and talent as

served TKA as booking agent for Europe, the Middle East and parts

OneRepublic, Tori Kelly, Lana Del Rey, Gavin DeGraw, Dua Lipa,

of Africa.

Jimmy Fallon, Hailee Steinfeld, Alex Aiono, Noah Cyrus, Atlas Genius, Midnight Oil, Neon Trees, Lifehouse, William Singe, and

A native of South Africa, Schroder attended Berklee College of

Jack Savoretti, among others. It is not known which clients will join

Music where he degreed in the dual major of music business/

him at UTA.

management and songwriting. He started at TKA as a receptionist in 2002, became executive assistant to founder and CEO Ted Kurland

Klein’s appointment follows UTA’s hiring Joe Eshenbaugh as an

in 2004, and began booking full time in 2006.

agent in its comedy touring department and also that of Geoff “Geespin” Gamere, Mike “Mike G” Guirguis, Bex Majors, Billy

“Gunter has a long and distinguished history at TKA. It was clear

Wood, and Rob Walker — all who joined the music team as agents.

from the beginning that he was going to be an outstanding addition

Additionally, UTA brought on Greg Janese to lead the agency’s

to our staff,” Kurland said. “He rapidly progressed to an international

corporate and special events division, and Toni Wallace as head of

agent position and diligently spearheaded our growth in his

music brand partnerships.

territories. He has done a wonderful job building and expanding our international booking platform and the tours for our clients in those

“Dave has many amazing qualities not least of which is his love

countries he books.

of music. He is a passionate advocate and that is what artists want in today’s rapidly changing landscape,” said UTA’s CEO

“In many cases, Gunter was responsible for introducing our clients

Jeremy Zimmer in making the announcement. “Beyond that, he

into those countries for the very first time. His hard work and tenacity

has great industry relationships and will be a great teammate and

is greatly beneficial to our overall efforts to serve our clients on a

colleague.”

worldwide basis, and I am confident he will continue to contribute a great deal in his new leadership role as well.”

Klein began his career at Electric Factory Concerts in Philadelphia before joining CAA in 2005. However, he was working in the field

Founded in 1975, The Kurland Agency currently represents

even before then: while a student at the University of Wisconsin-

performing artists such as Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Wynton

Madison, he independently booked area concerts.

Marsalis, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and Béla Fleck.

David Klein

Gunter Schroder

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MUSIC IN SHARES

APRIL 2017

Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com CTS Eventim

The office among other accusations states

Euros in 2015 DEAG reported being back

Buys Majority Stake In Four Artists:

that Ticketone did not undertake proper

on track. According to current unaudited

measures to prevent multiple sales and bulk

figures the result of Earnings before Interests

Berlin based agency Four Artists moves

buying by bots. AGCM therefore took the

and Taxes (EBIT) is 0.5 million Euro. The full

under the roof of CTS Eventim. Earlier this

ticket sales for concerts of artists such as

report will be available on the company

year the

cartel authorities approved the

One Direction, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili

website for download on April 28. The share

take over of the majority of FKP Scorpio. For

Peppers, Bruce Springsteen, Renato Zero,

price meanwhile stays almost the same at

the Four Artists take over an approval by the

Adele, David Gilmour, Coldplay, U2, Ed

3.15 instead of the previously reported 3.18

cartel office is still pending.

Sheeran under scrutiny.

Euro.

Unexpectedly CTS Eventim’s ticket subsidy

The share price since March 23 went from

Live Nation

Ticketone has received a fine of about

34.35 Euro up to 37.13 Euro on April 24.

Set Date for Q1-Results:

competition and market (AGCM) besides

DEAG

Live Nation scheduled its release dates for

Ticketone furthermore sued the Italian

Reports Figures For 2016:

the first quarter 2017 on May 4.

Nation, Ticketbis by Ebay-Stubhub and

With revenue results of 204.9 million Euro,

The share price meanwhile rose from $29.76

Mywayticket to pay out 700.000 Euro.

almost the same as the the 200.4 million

to $31.64.

1 million Euro. The Italian office for

branches of Viagogo, Seatwave by Live

Ed Sheeran

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APRIL 2017

ARTIST AVAILS DIZZEE RASCAL Territory: Europe Period: 2017 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Peter Elliot Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: peter_elliott@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.dizzeerascal.co.uk

Akum Agency is an independent

We aim to nurture their respective

agency,

creative

talents and build their profile to national

production company founded by Jess

and international audiences. Working

White.

with small and big agencies, we

promoter

and

promote shows in the best venues for

Our aim is…

the artist and its audience. In Australia

• To ensure artists grow and develop,

and around the globe we have strong

achieving their aspirations by being

relationships with some of the world’s

provided a high quality service.

finest music and art festivals.

• To ensure artists are given freedom and flexibility to develop the best

We provide a comprehensive booking

possible work.

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and tours including: tour management,

contemporary cross-cultural borders.

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venue liaison and hospitality.

events.

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ABBA MANIA Territory: Worldwide Period: On demand Agency: Richard Walter Productions Agent: Jean-Hugues Feugeas Phone: +33 432 600 599 E-mail: jh@rwprod.net Homepage: www.rwprod.org/en/artistes/abba-mania.html

BLONDE REDHEAD Territory: Europe Period: July - August 2017 Agency: Ponderosa Music and Art Agent: Giuseppe Ponti E-mail: giuseppe@ponderosa.it

PHIL RUDD BAND (EX AC/DC) Territory: Europe Period: April to June 2017 inclusive Agency: Fizzion and Frusion Agent: Ian Smith Phone: +44 77 9169 9889 E-mail: ian@frusion.co.uk Homepage: www.fizzion.eu/artist.php?id=139

MAXIMO PARK Territory: Europe Period: 2017 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Matt Bates Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: matt@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.maximopark.com

DIE KRUPPS Territory: Europe exl. Germany Period: September 2017 Agency: IBD / Agent: Sabine Waltz Phone: +49 8202 9049870 E-mail: sabine@ibdbooking.de Homepage: www.die-krupps.de

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