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McGowan’s
Musings
I hope you’ve all had a great summer so far
doing all they can to make sure that all
The shock of the result, was aggravated
and that you managed to get through July
possible security measures are in place.
by the announcement that a certain
without missing us all too much – anyway,
Besides the organisers own plans local and
Boris Johnson, so instrumental in the
as you can see, we’re back!
national authorities are demanding ever
BREXIT campaign was appointed foreign
more stringent security assurances before
secretary – surely not I thought, this is some
It’s been a diverse and difficult few weeks,
issuing licenses. Following the incident in
manifestation of the often surreal British
not just in live music, but in all walks of
Ansbach, Germany when a suicide bomber
sense of humour which I normally delight
life since our last issue, with some terrible
blew himself up outside a music festival,
in – but no it was and is for real! Then to
incidents having taken place. You’d think
the heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air
make things worse as I was enjoying myself
the world had gone crazy, and one of
responded to fears of similar incidents by
courtesy of the French Music Office at The
the worst aspects is that it’s almost as
banning rucksacks and bags being brought
Bastille Day celebrations on July 14th – also
though we now expect to hear of some
into the main site, only small waist packs
my birthday – at the French Embassy, who
atrocity or another whenever we access the
were permitted at the 75,000 capacity
turns up to make a speech? You’ve guessed
news. Festivals and venues are of course
event which took place on August 4-6.
it – Boris! This did not go down well with
There has also been a rise in reports of
the attendant Brits!
sexual harassment at festivals, particularly
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in Sweden. And the ever-present problem
Anyway, some good things did happen,
of the selling and taking of drugs, resulting
firstly my second grandson, Olan, was born
in the hospitalization and at worst the
on July 20th, and a fine boy he is! Also I
deaths of festivalgoers, has resulted in
had a great time at the wonderful Pohoda
the institution of measures including the
Festival in Slovakia, in the company of
provision of facilities to test that drugs on
Fruszina Szep (Lolapalooza, Berlin), Ruud
sale are as safe as these things ever can be.
Berends (Eurosonic) Gordon Masson (IQ
Then there’s the weather….It’s not an easy
Magazine), Vic Galloway (BBC Scotland)
life being a festival organizer these days,
and others. The icing on the cake was a
particularly when you’re running events
flight over the festival site in a small 4-seat
attracting more people than the population
plane, and seeing organiser Michal Kaskak
of good sized towns.
wearing the kilt that we had brought for him, he is now Laird Michal McKaskak of
I admire and applaud them, and I reckon
Pohoda!
many of them would do a lot better job of running certain countries than the so-called
So – here’s to more good times and positive
politicians that are ‘in charge’ at present!
thinking for the rest of the summer and beyond, the Vip crew are off on their travels
Talking of which…BREXIT… what can I say?
again, some are going to Durban (not me
I apologise on behalf of my countrymen
though!), and we’ll all be in Hamburg
and women, I assure you I am quite
for the Reeperbahn Festival in a couple
happy to be a European and am in the
of weeks -
process of renewing my Irish passport!
Gentlemen – The News…
in the meantime Ladies and
VIP NEWS >
AUGUST 2016
Another sell out and a new CEO for Roskilde Festival From VIP-Daily News With 100.000 tickets sold, the 46th edition of Roskilde Festival once again sold out with the festival expecting to be able to donate 17 million Danish Kroner to charity (approx. 2.3 million euro). One is always amazed by how the event seems to run seamlessly with no, or very little visible trouble. Once a year a “festival city” is built to cater for 100.000 ticket buyers plus an impressive 32.000 volunteers (just imagine the logistics behind organizing these people!) making it Denmark’s 4th biggest city for one week. This year’s festival saw 180 concerts with acts from over 30 countries. A wide range of music was presented on the nine stages from headlining acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, Biffy Clyro and New Order on the Orange and Arena stages to gut wrenching rock on the Pavillion stage, Hip-Hop parties on the Apollo stage, intimate avant-garde performances on the indoor Gloria stage (a personal favorite) and everything else inbetween. VIP-News spoke to Signe Lopdrup, due to
Signe Lopdrup
take over as the new CEO of the festival on October 1st, about her new role, the festival’s future and the ever growing
Henrik Rasmussen and I have been working
VIP-News: How will moving from COO
festival market in Denmark.
closely and successfully together for almost
to CEO change your working day?
four years now. It was important and VIP-News: Was it always your ambition
natural for me to catch the opportunity and
Signe Lopdrup: That’s a difficult question;
to go on to the head the festival and
apply for the job to secure and continue the
it’s too early to be specific – but of course
have you been “groomed” for this role
work and development of the festival. There
my working day will change. On the other
for some time now?
were other candidates and I’m very happy,
hand – a working day as director in our
thankful and humble for the opportunity
organization is in fact never the same ….
Signe Lopdrup: No, but of course you can
I have been given and look forward to
see my experience from the last four years
continue the work together with the strong
VIP-News: How much has your previous
as a preparation for my new role. I’m
management team and all the dedicated
experience at Copenhagen Jazz Festival
working for a cause and for the project.
volunteers.
helped you at Roskilde Festival?
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Signe Lopdrup: Despite the obvious ones
a big part of attracting the many different
festivals in Denmark or do you see
as deep insight in the music business,
audience types we have and who create
casualties in the future as competition
stakeholder relations, volunteering and
the special atmosphere at Roskilde. You
hardens?
network – both national and international –
could point out that we have emphasized
I think the most important learning is, that
or focused on the festival as a cultural
Signe Lopdrup: As one of the largest festivals
all changes and new initiatives have to be
movement, through arts, with a focus on
in Europe, with thousands of attendants
founded in the values and purpose of the
sustainability, and the free space – as a
from outside Denmark, we always look at
organization. Roskilde Festival is a unique
non-profit organization it’s our ambition to
a bigger picture than the Danish market.
independent non-profit organization with
create an intelligent event that aims to make
We have seen casualties again this year and
a long history and it’s important to really
a difference.
even some of the well-established festivals
understand and respect that as a basic
all over Europe have struggled for numerous
condition for every new idea or change. On
VIP-News: How do you think the
reasons. The competition for potential
the other hand – as an established event you
business will react to there being a new
festival-goers has been hard for many
have to be aware not to stagnate and end
captain on board?
years as there is so much they can choose
up out of touch with your community – the audience and the volunteers.
to do instead of going to festivals. This year Signe Lopdrup: It’s important to emphasize
there’s been a vast number of Stadium tours
that we are a highly professional and
around, but it doesn’t seem to effect the
VIP-News: Will we see any changes
experienced team behind the festival. It’s
festivals that have more to offer than a mere
after you take over at the helm or will it
not a solo performance and the dedicated
string of concerts.
be business as usual?
managers and volunteers are still here – in that perspective – I do not expect big
VIP-News: What do you see as the
Signe Lopdrup: Roskilde Festival is and
changes or reactions as mostly all relations
biggest challenge for an independent
has through four decades always been a
between colleagues will be maintained.
festival like Roskilde in the years to come?
changing event. Of course the main lines stay pretty much the same, but we have a
VIP-News: The festival situation in
history of renewing the festival, killing some
Denmark seems to have harmonized
Signe Lopdrup: We have to stay true to what
of our darlings to make room for new things.
again after last year’s stir up when
we are and be very focused on that, no
Diversity in the music programming has
Tinderbox
the
matter what else happens around us. Not
always been the key for Roskilde, and that’s
market. Is there room for all these
that we should keep repeating ourselves,
was
introduced
to
but our mix of Music, Arts, sustainability and first and foremost the special vibes and feeling that comes from having 130,000 inhabitants in our festival city, creates a unique atmosphere and we have to keep pushing ourselves in new directions to maintain that. It’s not a coincidence that our average age is half of the festival’s age; we have kept moving with the times and we have to keep doing that. VIP-News: What is your best memory from the festival so far? Signe Lopdrup: There are many – but the opening act on the Orange Stage (main stage) with The Syrian Peace orchestra and Damon Albarn this year was exceptionally moving and also to stand in a crowd of
Roskilde Festival 2016
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4-5000 dedicated participants during the skype interview with Edward Snowden!
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AUGUST 2016
Ronnie James Dio hologram show at Wacken Open Air From VIP-Daily News Germany’s Wacken Open Air Festival saw
“When I first experienced the full production
every step to capture the excitement and
a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, who died
of Ronnie performing with his band as a
energy that comes from seeing your favorite
in 2010, perform alongside his old band Dio
hologram, I couldn’t believe my eyes and
band perform live. That means when the
Disciples in front of over 75,000 fans.
ears,” said Wendy Dio, who manages
lights go down in the venue, the amps are
Dio Disciples and is also a member of
loud, the band sounds great and the pyro is
Almost one year in the making, Eyellusion’s
the Eyellusion team, supporting industry
blinding. We are creating an entirely new way
Ronnie James Dio production represents the
relations. “With Eyellusion, we have been
for fans to experience their favorite music.”
world’s first rock hologram performance
able to get Ronnie back up on stage where
and the first time a hologram has been
he belongs, ensuring that his music and
accompanied by a live band in a traditional
memory live on. I want Ronnie’s fans around
concert setting.
the world to share this experience.”
The Wacken Open Air festival marked the
“Eyellusion is creating the best hologram
debut of the Dio hologram, which features the
content and live music productions for a
singer’s live vocals and will be toured globally
completely new concert experience,” said
in 2017. Further details to be announced.
Jeff Pezzuti, CEO of Eyellusion. “We’re taking
Hologram Dio at Wacken 2016
David Enthoven, the long-time manager of Robbie Williams, has passed away From VIP-Daily News David Enthoven, who has died aged 72, was one of a group of English
addiction. When he emerged from the ruins of his former life, he used
public schoolboys who fell in love with the pop music industry in the
his experience to help others rebuild theirs. Among them was Robbie
1960s, and helped reshape it. His early success as the co-manager
Williams, whose solo career he guided for 20 years.
of King Crimson, Marc Bolan, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Roxy Music was followed by a descent into an abyss of drug and alcohol
A spokesperson for the MMF said: “We are very sad that long-time manager and MMF supporter David Enthoven has passed away after a short illness. David will be remembered as a true friend, an exemplary colleague, a helpful mentor and a truly exceptional human being. “Our thoughts are with all the artists and team he worked with at IE Music and of course his family. Big Hugs David. We will miss you.” Enthoven managed and named the band T Rex, and also worked with Brian Eno and Roxy Music after founding EG Records. His first marriage, to Penelope Wills, ended in divorce. His second was to the model Maren Greve, who survives him, as do the children of
David Enthoven and Robbie Williams
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his first marriage, Belinda and James, his step-daughter, Tania, three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
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AUGUST 2016
Viola Beach’s Album Goes to Number One Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com In a shocking accident in February this
the group released the band’s self-titled
night in Sweden will not now define their
year, the four members of the Warrington
collection – and today it officially claims
lives. What will now define their lives and
band, Viola Beach, and their manager
the top spot. The album was compiled by
what they will be remembered for, forever,
were tragically killed on the way back to
the band’s families, using live sessions and
is the music they were so passionate about
Arlanda Airport, Stockholm after they had
studio recordings, many of which were
making together.
performed at the Where’s the Music festival
originally bound for an EP. “For that, we will be eternally humbled and
in Norrkoping when their car fell from a highway bridge into a canal.
The families of the band and their manager
ever thankful to every single person who by
said in a statement: “The tragedy that
buying this glorious album has invested in
Earlier this month the band’s album entered
ended Craig, Jack, Kris, River & Tom’s lives in
their lasting musical legacy. The pain will
the Official UK Albums Chart at Number 1,
Sweden and the pain and sense of loss will
never leave us but neither will the affection
as fans paid tribute to the band.
never leave us. By sending the Viola Beach
shown by every fan. Maybe one day that
album to Number 1 the public have sent out
affection will live longer in the memory than
an important message to the world.
the pain.
drummer Jack Dakin and their manager
“The tragic circumstance that met Viola
So from us all, a simple but heartfelt ‘thank
Craig Tarry, the families and friends of
Beach and their manager Craig that fateful
you’.
In memory of vocalist Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe,
Viola Beach
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London Mayor Launches Culture and Regeneration Survey Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com You may have noticed that I mentioned a certain Boris Johnson in
The mayor’s office now expects 3,500 artists to lose their places
the Musings – and some of you may know that he was previously
of work by 2019, amounting to 30 per cent of the current creative
Mayor of London, his replacement is Sadiq Khan who appears to be
space provision.
taking a very positive view on culture and regeneration in the capital, his plans will hopefully benefit a music business, which particularly
Have your say HERE before 5 September.
in the area of live music and venues has had some problems of late. Between 2007 and 2015, London lost 35 percent of its grassroots music venues, a decline from 136 spaces to 88. The mayor has launched a survey and is requesting the input of London-based songwriters, artists and music businesses. The London Assembly Regeneration Committee seeks to discover how far culture-led regeneration could help expand the city’s artistic and creative offer, and help its boroughs prosper. The committee is calling on those working in the creative industries across London to take part in the survey so the mayor’s office can better respond to growing pressures in the sector. The investigation emphasises the mayor’s stated belief in the importance of arts and culture in post-Brexit London and its role in bringing together communities and making the city a better place to live.
Sadiq Khan Mayor of London
Live Nation is to Take Over Ownership of French Promoter Nous Productions From VIP-Daily News According to IQ Index Live Nation is to take over ownership of French promoter Nous Productions from Warner Music France on October 1st. Nous Productions was founded by Solomon Hazot in 2006. “Warner Music France will concentrate on developing its concert business via its subsidiary Décibels Productions, specialising in the production of local artists,” Warner said in a statement. Nous, which has upcoming concerts by acts such as Pixies, Chance The Rapper and Killing Joke, promoted the fateful Eagles Of Death Metal show at the Bataclan in Paris that was targeted by terrorists on November 13 last year.
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Solomon Hazot founder of Nous Productions
21 – 24 SEPT. 2016
HAMBuRG/GERMANy
CONFERENCE · SESSIONS · John Giddings (Solo Agency / Isle Of Wight Festival) · Simon Napier-Bell (Snap-B Music) · Denis Ladegaillerie (Believe Digital) · Chelsea Collier (Impact Hub Austin) · Benji Rogers (PledgeMusic) · Christian Diekmann (DEAG) · Claire England (CTAN - Central Texas Angel Network) · Berthold Seliger (Büro für Musik, Texte und Strategien) · Stephan Thanscheidt (FKP Scorpio) · Nora Felder (Picture Music Company Inc.) · Helen Smith (IMPALA) · Michael Kurtz (Record Store Day) · Elliot Peter (Primary Talent Int.) · Florian Reichelsdorfer (adidas) · Scott Ackermann (TuneCore) · Natasha Baldwin (Imagem) · Alex Bruford (ATC Live LLP) · Frank Steinicke (Prof. for Human-Computer Interaction) · Stuart Galbraith (Kilimanjarolive) · Yuri Dokter (DJ Monitor) · Susan Abramovitch (Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP) · And More SHOWCASES · NETWORKING · MEETINGS · AWARDS FESTIVAL · 450 CONCERTS · Wild Beasts · Jagwar Ma · Frances · Methyl Ethel · SG Lewis · Declan McKenna · Karl Blau · Villagers · Samm Henshaw · Spring King · Mabel · Blossoms · Walking On Cars · Sturgill Simpson · The Head and the Heart · Max Frost · George Cosby · Jodie Abacus · Anna Ternheim · Moose Blood · Louis Berry · Nothing · Jez Dior · Holly Macve · Gang Of Four · ALA.NI · Lawrence Taylor · Isaac Gracie · Seramic · Louane · And More ARTS · WORD · FILM · WORKSHOPS & MORE
REEPERBAHNFESTIVAL.COM Organiser: Reeperbahn Festival GbR & Inferno Events GmbH & Co. KG
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The Conference and Showcase Season is upon us! Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
I know it’s a cliché, but time does fly! We are of course still in the Festival season, but here come the Conference and showcase events – I could have sworn I just left Groningen! Here’s a round up of what’s upcoming, and some dates to keep an eye on…
Reeperbahn Festival Conference
those I‘d mention some of the larger Industry Organizations like
Hamburg: 21-24 September 2016
A2IM, BPI, bdv, BVMI, DMV, GEMA, IMMF, Impala, Livekomm, VUT Indie Days and Yourope.
The Reeperbahn organisers are looking forward to welcoming more than 250 international speakers to Hamburg who will take part
VIP-News: You always plan new innovations for the Festival
in more than 100 sessions making up this 2016 edition’s sessions
and the Conference, what new ideas are you most excited
programme.
about this year?
VIP-News spoke to organizer Detlef Schwarte:
Detlef: Yes, we are excited to announce several new platforms and formats this year. So, the leading companies in the German classical
VIP-News: Are you expecting a high attendance at this edition
music market including Bosworth Music, Deutsche Grammophon,
of Reeperbahn, is it possible that the numbers will be up?
Naxos, Neue Meister, ProArte, Sony Classical, and Warner Classics are gathering at this year’s festival under the heading “The State of
Detlef Schwarte: The number of attendees has grown constantly
Modern Classical Music” for the first time.
since the first conference edition in 2009 and looking at the current registration numbers we are again expecting a growth of 10 or 15%,
“Education & Training @ Reeperbahn” features 20 education providers
which means we expect nearly 4000 delegates.
that specialise in further education and training opportunities in the creative industries. They will present themselves on a small fair
VIP-News: Are you still receiving solid support from the City
ground we have prepared. Another premiere is “binge.watch” that
of Hamburg for the event? Do you have any new sponsors or
will bring the creative minds of the virtual reality industry to the
supporters?
Reeperbahn Festival, while the “Audio Branding Academy” is at the festival with its experts in the field of brand sound design - also for
Detlef: The Reeperbahn Festival receives public funding from the
the first time.
City of Hamburg and on national level from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Last but not least: we’re debuting a new international music contest this year. The live performances of outstanding new talents will be
Besides that we have a big, big number of partners. Specifically I´d
judged based on their Reeperbahn Festival concerts, with one act
like to mention this year´s Partner Country Holland represented by
taking home the “Anchor 2016” award.
Dutch Impact, Buma-Cultuur and Dutch Performing Arts. VIP-News: Following the terrible terrorist events that have
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But besides that we are also extremely thankful that so many
been perpetrated this year throughout Europe, have you had
traditional partners come back to Hamburg year on year. Amongst
to implement new security precautions?
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Detlef: We are in contact with the Hamburg Police about the general security situation. As the standards of a club festival with bag checks etc. are high anyhow, we have no additional stipulations so far. But the issue of course is also important for the programme of Reeperbahn Festival. So we will have some conference sessions, which will explicitly deal with it. The annual panel about the Festival Season, with among others Stuart Galbraith of Kilimanjaro live, Michal Kaščák from Pohoda Festival and Fruzsina Szép from Lollapalooza Germany, is complemented by the session “Stress Test
Detlef Schwarte
For the Festivals”, which will deal with the situation of the festival in Central Europe. Here we have Christian Diekmann (DEAG), Timo
VIP-News: Is there anything else that you’d particularly like
Kumpf (Maifeld Derby), Stephan Thanscheidt (FKP Scorpio) and
to make this year’s delegates aware of?
Matthias Grischke from Novitas insurance, the largest insurer for major events, on the panel.
Detlef: I´d like to ask everyone to have a look at our programme on the website or the mobile app before arriving in Hamburg, because
We will consider the practical aspects of production within the
with more than 700 events - 450 concerts and art events and about
Session “Epic Production - Weatherproof outdoor events“ with
250 conference items - you definitely need a little preparation
Okan Tombulca (eps) and Falco Zanini (Falco Zanini Event Safety).
not to miss great networking events, showcases or sessions like
And finally, John Giddings as impresario of global stadium tours and
the interviews with legendary producer Tony Visconti, promoter
organizer of the Isle of Wight festival certainly will be able to report
heavyweight John Giddings, rock critic Jessica Hopper or Ministry Of
on this subject, too.
Sound´s CEO Lohan Presencer.
International Festival Forum (IFF)
suspects, enriched with a very new concept of providing nonstop
London: 28-29 September 2016
hospitality pleasure.
This will be the second edition, following last year’s sell out of the
Although the capacity of IFF has been increased from 400 to 500
inaugural event.
delegates it still remains an by invitation only event. The dates for the upcoming edition are September 27 to 29 in the two main
VIP-News spoke to organizers Greg Parmley and Ruud Berends.
locations Proud Camden and Dingwalls in London. The showcase
Both are well know industry heads. Berends, a former agent left
schedule features 34 artists, presented by agencies including
the Dutch agency Paperclip to become one of the spin doctors
ATC, Creative Artists Agency, Coda Agency, Leighton-Pope
among others behind Eurosonic Noorderslag, the European Talent
Organisation, Primary Talent, United Talent Agency, William Morris
Exchange Program (ETEP) and the music convention “Where’s The
Endeavor, X-ray Touring and Pitch & Smith from Sweden. On top of
Music” in Sweden. Greg Parmley, the director of the International
all this, the keynote speakers will be the Live Nation newbies Marek
Live Music Conference (ILMC) in London, who previously worked
and Andre Lieberberg.
as the editor in chief for IQ-Magazine and head of communication at Intelitix. The two teamed up to launch the International Festival
VIP-News: When did you come up with the idea for the
Forum (IFF).
IFF, and what actually brought you together to launch this conference?
The premier edition of this conference took place in October 2015 in London and is surprisingly different to other music conferences.
Greg Parmley: Between us Ruud and I probably go to most of
The programme and set up looks like the response to an attempt
the conferences out there, and we both felt that an event was
to institute an essence of improvements and innovations aimed at
missing which brought agents and festival bookers together at
re-inventing the established format of music industry conventions.
the right moment in the booking calendar. Gradually the idea was developed in various conference bars over a year...
Agencies and festival promoters make up the main target group for this conference, which hosts showcases during the day and night,
VIP-News: Looking at the conference agenda leads me to
spiced up with presentations and panels by both the usual and new
ask if it is perhaps more of a social-industry gathering than
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AUGUST 2016
a usual conference programme? What inspired you to invent formats such as the “Agent & Festival Roulette” or “The Therapy Session? ” Ruud Berends: We are a dedicated agents and festival invite only event. Topics are focussed on those two disciplines. We had several sessions on the conference with the goals to stimulate and increase discussion and understanding. VIP-News: As part of the IFF you also host showcases including some in the daytime. These are presented by agencies such as X-ray Touring, United Talent Agency, and Primary Talent International among others,
and are
Greg Parmley
Ruud Berends
followed by 15 minute Q&A sessions by each agency. Please tell us a little about how these presentations are set up and
to the festival business right now. It’s also a topic that we discussed
what kind of artists could IFF-delegates expect to see?
during the first edition last year.
Parmley: The agency Q&As are an opportunity for festivals to put
VIP-News: Hospitality events seem to have a much higher
faces to names, for the agencies to introduce new team members,
priority at IFF than most other conferences. Please elaborate
and talk broadly about what they’re up to. Again, it’s about
on what delegates can expect in terms of complimentary
bringing people physically together, to understand and know each
dinners and drinks at IFF.
other more. Parmley: We wanted to create an event that is all inclusive - your VIP-News: Will it mainly be UK artists featured on these
delegate pass includes your lunches, dinners, some drinks, all the
showcases and can the public also attend the concerts?
access and networking you need and even a subscription to IQ Magazine. It’s a self-contained one stop shop, effectively.
Berends: Artists choices are up to the agencies, they decide. Last year had a spread of artists from Europe and beyond, and we
VIP-News: IFF is a hotspot for the exposure of the rosters of
expect the same this year.
UK-agencies. However, the market share of domestic acts in the rest of Europe has steadily grown in recent years.
VIP-News: The agenda schedule looks quite packed, starting
Would you say that UK agencies take this development
with the first panels at 10:00 in the morning and showcases
into account, or is this something considered somewhat
lasting until 23:30. What did you learn from the premier
irrelevant from their point of view?
edition in 2015 about producing this full schedule? Berends: It’s a fact that UK agency’s are signing more and more Parmley: it is a full scedule but also it is very relaxed. By having
continental European acts. And given the number of mainland
only one artist performing at once, every delegate can see every
European and US agents attending IFF, it’s not so much a “hotspot”
showcase. Outside of the showcases, the focus is on networking
for UK agencies, but all agencies.
opportunities, through the dinners, lunches, breaks and the delegate areas.
For more information please check: www.iff.rocks
VIP-News: Within the 2016 conference agenda you do not touch on what may be considered more controversial issues such as the ongoing market saturation or other unlikely topics. Have you decided that there is no need to include the more controversial issues within the IFF conference agenda? Berends: Given that we’re covering weather, contracts, direct licensing and many other topics, I don’t think that’s true at all. “Market saturation” is one topic of a great number that are relevant
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Music & Media
Eurosonic Noorderslag
Tampere, Finland: 6-8 October 2016
Groningen, Holland: 11-14 January 2017
Alongside this Conference event, the Lost in Music Festival will again
Although it may seem a little early to be including this major event
take place throughout Tampere’s various city venues. We will look at
in this round up it’s worth noting that if you want your band to
what’s in store in the next issue.
showcase in front of agents, promoters and bookers of venues as well as representatives of more than 400 music festivals.
MaMA Event
The submission period for Eurosonic Noorderslag 2017 only runs
Paris: 12-14 October 2016
until September 1st, 2016, so action is required!
For the first time this Paris event will not clash with Finland’s
ETEP, the European Talent Exchange Programme that supports
Music and Media, or ADE so you can attend all three! This now
upcoming live talent in Europe - initiated by Eurosonic Noorderslag
well established event will focus on the current state of affairs for
and sponsored by the European Union - has resulted in 301
the international independent record labels, and also review the
confirmed shows by 122 artists from 27 different European
developments in the world of the live booking agencies. We will
countries, performing at over 100 European festivals throughout
look at these and what else is on the agenda in next month’s edition.
the summer season. Among the best scoring European artists were Aurora (no),
Amsterdam Dance Event
Blossoms (uk), My Baby (nl), Lost Frequencies (be) and Dubioza
Amsterdam: 19-23 October 2016
Kolektiv (ba). ETEP has been instrumental in a significant increase in European talent performing at European festivals, with a total
Again, more on the world’s biggest Dance Conference and Festival
of 2690 shows by 972 artists between 2003 and 2015 (and
next issue…
counting).
Town of Saints Jack Daniels Barn - Eurosonic Noorderslag
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VIP NEWS >
AUGUST 2016
New Showcase and Conference Planned for Manchester Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Some may think that we’re quite well
live performance comes well before they
provided for when it comes to these events,
have the opportunity to step foot in a
but three UK independent music festivals
professional recording studio - we want to
have linked up with Louder Than War to
capture the thrill of seeing something truly
launch Off The Record, a new Manchester-
special and new on stage for the first time
based showcase and conference aimed at
with no preconceptions.”
championing new talent. In addition to the new music on offer, Kendal Calling, Sound City and Bluedot will
Off The Record also includes an extensive
collaborate to bring around 30 new bands
conference programme.
to six venues - Night and Day, The Castle, Gullivers, Soup Kitchen, Aatma, Ruby
“The networking element of conferences is
Lounge and Methodist Central Buildings
very important to me,” added Smith. “The
- in Manchester’s Northern Quarter on
idea for Kendal Calling was formed at a
November 4.
music conference in Kendal back in 2005, and I’ve gone on to meet brilliant people
Curators including Elbow’s Guy Garvey,
at conferences as far apart as Brighton,
Huw Stephens, John Kennedy, Tim Burgess,
Norwich and Halifax [Nova Scotia], some of
has fast forwarded into the 21st century
and Frank Turner, plus Manchester music
whom have become very key members of
I am thrilled to be part of this new music
shop Piccadilly Records, and local writers,
our team. I hope the conference will prove
conference that puts Manchester back at
radio presenters, and bloggers will decide
a very useful gathering for Manchester and
the centre of UK music. There is so much
on the line-up. Each will put forward three
the north’s music industry, whether aspiring
great new music not only to talk about and
artists with recognised potential, having
or professional.”
listen to but also to discuss how we get to
been together less than two years and not
listen to it and encourage it into the future.”
yet released a debut album. The bill will not
John Robb, of Louder Than War, said: “As
be revealed until 24 hours before the event.
a music fan who listens to new music all
Gig passes are available from £16.50,
the time and loves the way music culture
delegate passes start at £35.
Andy Smith director of From The Fields, the
promoter
of
Kendal
Calling
and
Bluedot, said: “Each curator will nominate the top three emerging acts that they believe will make the biggest impact on the national stage in the next 18 months. Their combined recommendations will see the most nominated 30 acts programmed to perform. And these will be new acts, acts which have formed within the last 24 months and yet to release an album. We believe that new music is at a creative high and we will prove it with this unique event. “We’ve taken the unusual step to not release a line-up until the event is nearly upon us. For most emerging artists a captivating
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Andy Smith - From the Fields
Night And Day Manchester
VIP NEWS >
AUGUST 2016
Veteran Manager Peter Rudge Awarded Prestigious Peter Grant Award Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The Board of the Music Managers Forum are
It was Peter’s subsequent hiring by The
delighted to announce that Peter Rudge is
Rolling Stones which saw him at the
to be awarded the prestigious Peter Grant
vanguard of the rock tour as we now know
Award at the Artist and Manager Awards
it. He created the concept of a “National
2016, supported by DICE.
Tour”, with the Rolling Stones in the USA in 1972 and continued to manage all of
The Peter Grant Award, named after the
The Rolling Stones live events and album
legendary manager of Led Zeppelin, is
campaigns
awarded annually to a manager who has
discovered and developed raw talent such
gained the respect of their peers over a
as Lynyrd Skynyrd, taking them from a club
sustained career. Peter Grant did so much to
band to stadium headliners in just five years;
change the relationship between artists and
Billboard Breakthrough Award winners Il
those they do business with, that his name is
Divo who are currently on their fourth world
Jon Webster, President of the MMF, said
synonymous with great management.
tour and are now at 30million album sales
“Peter Rudge has enjoyed an extraordinary
and Manchester band James who Peter has
career working with the cream of the
A true pioneer, Peter Rudge’s CV reads like
managed for 30 years and who achieved a
world’s talent. We are very proud that he
a chronological map of the development
number 2 album debut and their biggest
will be joining us to receive this award”.
of the music industry over the past 45
ever tour of the UK this year.
worldwide. Peter
also
has
years. From his early days working with
Music Managers Forum
Peter added: ‘The only redeeming feature
The Who and The Rolling Stones, to Duran
Peter’s flair for production and conceiving
of getting old in this industry is you qualify
Duran, Madness and Ray Davies, right
innovative performance platforms for his
for a freedom pass and can be considered
through to his current role heading up
artists is evidenced by his current work
for such a prestigious award as this. This
Vector UK’s management roster within the
with client Alfie Boe on Broadway and
acknowledgement by my peers is a fitting
Live Nation umbrella, Peter has continually
engineering to take Pete Townshend’s
testament to my career, the great people
evolved to face the challenges of an ever-
Classic Quadrophenia to the US next year.
who have worked for and with me, and
changing industry. He realized early in his
He produced Andy Warhol’s American
of course those incredible artistes, whose
career that ‘live’ was the key for artists to
cable TV show (working closely with Warhol
careers I have been fortunate to be a part
be able to prosper and sustain a long term
himself) and co-produced the Olivier award
of. I am humbled and honoured, and almost
career. He is the recipient of over 270 gold
winning West End musical ‘Our House’
speechless ... Thank you’
and platinum album awards, an Olivier
featuring the music of his client Madness.
Award and the prestigious Innovator of the
The Artist and Manager Awards will
Year Award from Performance Magazine
take place at the Troxy on Thursday
(predecessor to Pollstar) 2 years running.
24th November 2016 and will again be supported by ticketing and live music
Starting
out
at
Track
Records
after
discovery platform DICE.
graduating from Cambridge University, Peter worked across the entire roster including
Russ Tannen, Head Of Music said: We know
Jimi Hendrix and Marc Bolan before
how important the work of the MMF is in
ultimately managing The Who. During eight
supporting managers and protecting their
groundbreaking years Peter quickly gained a
artists. At DICE we are fully committed to
reputation for originality and vision, notably
stamping out touts, something we know is
with the band performing Tommy at venues
just as vital to the MMF, so we’re delighted
such as the Metropolitan Opera House simply unheard of for a rock band.
Peter Rudge
to be supporting their awards for a second year.
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VIP NEWS >
NAMES & JOBS
AUGUST 2016
New MD of Vivo Concerti appointed
Rick Astley signs with WME worldwide
From VIP-Daily News
From VIP-Daily News William Morris Endeavour (WME) Entertainment has signed Rick Astley for worldwide representation in all areas. Astley`s team at WME is Marc Geiger, Richard Weitz, David Levy, Mike Rosenfeld, Ken DiCamillo, and Shaz Qureshi. Astley, who has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, holds the distinction of being the first male solo artist to see his first eight
Warner Music Italy has appointed Clemente Zard as Managing
singles reach the UK Top 10.
Director of its live booking and promotion arm, Vivo Concerti. Last week, Astley returned to the US with a big comeback for his first Starting in September, Zard replaces outgoing MD and the company’s
official shows here since 1989 in advance of the release of his new
Founder Corrado Rizzotto.
album 50, which will be available October 7.
Zard was previously MD of Saludo Italia – a production and promotion
Earlier this year the BMG-released album hit No.1 in the UK, Astley`s
company in the musical and family entertainment business.
first UK No.1 in 29 years.
Marco Alboni, CEO of Warner Music Italy, said: “The appointment of Clemente Zard confirms the commitment of Warner Music Italy
Rick Astley
to the ongoing diversification and enhancement of its services for artists and music fans, with the goal of maintaining its presence in the market at the highest level.” In recent years, Vivo Concerti has produced tours for Radiohead, Florence and the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand and Subsonica. It has also worked with Warner Music artists including Muse, Linkin Park, Paolo Nutini, Bruno Mars, The Black Keys and David Guetta.
Clemente Zard
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VIP NEWS > BUSINESS >
MUSIC IN SHARES
AUGUST 2016
Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com
CTS Eventim
such an up and down of share price movements is very unusual
- A Share Price Rollercoaster
and almost exceptional. Besides this it has to be reported that at least two recent research reports by analysts maintain a positive
Over the years CTS Eventim has pleased its shareholders more than
outlook for the company. Berenberg Bank on July 15 kept its
any other concert company. Unlike Live Nation, CTS Eventim has
recommendation on “buy” and a share price target of 46 Euro,
delivered consistently solid profit results and dividends for many
Commerzbank on August 18 as well was on “buy” and a share
years in a row. But 2016 seems to be somewhat different.
price target of 44 Euro.
Starting with the departure of the team behind MLK to launch Live
The results for Q2-2016 will be published on August 27.
Nation Germany at the beginning of the year and a very invidious start to the festival season when Rock Am Ring and the festivals Southside and Hurricane were hit by extreme weather incidents.
DEAG - Summer Price Loss
Rock Am Ring was arranged by the former team of MLK, and obtained significant media awareness when the event was
The DEAG share faced a loss of more than 0,70 Euro since the last
suspended after more than 80 festival goers were injured due to a
issue of VIP-News, when it went down from a previously reported
very heavy lightning storm. Similarly the Southside festival was hit
3.29 to 2.54 Euro as the current report went to press. On June
by bad weather, causing 25 festival goers to be injured and causing
27 the company reported that it has successfully completed the
the festival to be called off, while its sister event Hurricane went
placement of convertible bonds, worth about 5.1 million Euro.
on with interruptions as the site became flooded due to heavy rain. In terms of its new festivals at the least the future of its event Shortly after the event, FKP Scorpio director Folkert Koopmans
Rock im Revier seems to be unclear. Currently the website Rock-im-
was quoted in an interview with the public broadcaster NDR,
revier.de is re-directed to Rockavaria.de, its sister event in Munich.
estimating that the financial loss for both festivals could mount up a sum between 15 to 20 million Euro.
Live Nation In addition to all this more media coverage after the events
- Summer Profit Gain
published reports about the compensation of festival visitors for Rock Am Ring and Southside festival. At least FKP Scorpio
Live Nation is gaining in terms of its share price and its revenue
managed much better than the team behind Rock Am Ring to
results. On July 28 Live Nation delivered its business report for
handle this kind of issue, as the first statements for Rock Am Ring
Q2-2016 and apparently delivered some cheer to its shareholders.
said that no compensation would be available. But in the end Rock
The reported revenue went up by23 per cent to $2.2 billion. The
Am Ring visitors were offered a 40 per cent rebate of their ticket
adjusted operating income has been declared at $181.1 million,
prices.However, the media momentum was not favourable for the
a plus of 28 per cent compared to last year’s Q2-result of $141.7
share price of CTS Eventim at this stage. Earlier in the year, at the
million.
beginning of July the share slipped down to just 26.16 Euro (July 6). In the last edition of VIP-News before the summer break on June
The Earnings Per Share (EPS) in the second quarter is $0.13, for
23 it was 30.20 Euro.
the full six months the declared EPS stayed negative at $0.16, as the net loss is $6.77 million. Nevertheless, the share price of Live
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Nevertheless, in the mean time the share price recovered and as
Nation in the meantime went up from a previously reported $24.04
of August 18 was back up again on 31.19 Euro. For CTS Eventim
to $26.84.
VIP NEWS > MISC >
AUGUST 2016
MEMBER PRESENTATION
Bulgarian Live Music Bulgarian Live Music is a company, which started its activity only a few years ago, but has already
ARTIST AVAILS THE CURE Territory: Europe Period: 2016 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Martin Hopewell Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: martin@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.thecure.com
become well-known for organizing music events in Bulgaria. A good example for the professional qualities of Bulgarian Live Music is the successful events in which world famous artists from all genres had taken part.
ASLAN Territory: Worldwide Period: August 2016 + Agency: aMA Music Agency Agent: Mark Downing Phone: +353 8625 04795 E-mail: mark@amamuscagency.ie Homepage: www.aslan.ie
ROCK/METAL The company organizes and manages the biggest rock festival in Bulgaria – Kavarna Rock During the three day edition of the festival in 2012 the audience heard the energetic Dio Disciples, Glenn Hughes, Michael Schenker, BTR, Commanda 5, Stryper, Dokken, Big Noize & Sebastian Bach, D2 & Dicho, Lizzy Borden, Kamelot, Rhapsody of fire, Renegat And Ahat. Last summer “Kaliakra” stadium in Kavarna city gathered more than 20 000 fans of the legendary bands Deep Purple, Accept, Doro Pesch, Alisa, Analgin, Aria, Thunder and Cherno Feredje. The festival went on for 2 days and gained popularity and positive response from the Bulgarian fans as well as from those from other countries. On the 28th and 29th of June 2014 as a tradition at Kavarna Rock guests will be legendary artists like Europe, Helloween, Sabaton, Krokus, Gotthard, Pretty Maids, Jon Uli Roth Jorn. The ambition of Bulgarian Live music to support young artists is followed by the challenge Black Sea Battle of the Bands 2014 – a contest
DIZZIE RASCAL Territory: Europe Period: 2016 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Peter Elliott Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: peter_elliott@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.dizzeerascal.co.uk
IRON BUTTERFLY Territory: All international Period: Spring - Summer 2016 Agency: Cheyenne Productions Agent: Patrick rocher Phone: +1 928 852 0032 E-mail: cheyenprod@msn.com Homepage: www.ironbutterflyband.com
LARA CONLEY Territory: UK based, Worldwide Period: 08/01/2016 - 01/11/2016 Agency: Ragged Moon Agent: Niks Patel Phone: +44 (0) 1453 569770 E-mail: niks@raggedmoon.co.uk Homepage: www.laraconley.co.uk
for young rock musicians from the Black sea region. BALKAN/FOLKLORE The genre variety of events was supplemented with “The Great Balkan Outplay” which was held on 15th of October 2013. Some of the biggest orchestras from Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria took part in it. Representatives of Bulgaria were the
SILENT DISCO Territory: Worldwide Period: March 2016 onwards Agency: Value Added Talent Agent: Dan Silver Phone: +44 (0) 2077 049720 E-mail: dan@vathq.co.uk Homepage: www.vathq.co.uk
clarinet’s genius Ivo Papazov – Ibryama and “Trakia” orchestra, well-known world wide with their improvisations and Bulgarian folklore. The Serbian musicians Boban and Marko Markovich and their orchestra, consisting of 13 people, took part in the event, too. Their music is can be heard in Emir Kusturica’s movies “Underground” and “Arizona Dream”. In the outplay were included the Romanians from “Fanfare Ciocărlia” ( “Lark orchestra”), known as the fastest brass band in the world – the orchestra became popular because of the high-energy sound, complex rhythms
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and high-speed clarinet, trumpet and saxophone solos.
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