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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 >
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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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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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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. A Great Escape Delegate pass or Conference Only Pass will get access to the CMU@TGE conference, plus
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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 PalestiniansI 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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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
Goldschmidt: I disagree. Brexit, Trump and
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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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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
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MEMBER PRESENTATION
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.
service to promote successful shows
• To nurture artists and events within
and tours including: tour management,
contemporary cross-cultural borders.
including: travel, immigration, contracts,
• To produce diverse and exciting
venue liaison and hospitality.
events. • To push boundaries and develop new
We love to create and produce shows
ideas.
with exciting and diverse line-ups, which break boundaries and cross-
We work with artists that we love.
cultural borders.
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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