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McGowan’s

Musings

As I write this I, like the rest of the VIP team

of kind messages from those in Hamburg,

so in some ways he is still providing a living

should actually be in Hamburg, attending

and yes – they did all appear to have an

for musicians! So, we’ve had Elvis out there

and taking part in various panels, and

enjoyable and worthwhile time! Apprently

strutting his stuff from beyond the grave,

enjoying the company of friends and

over the course of four days, over 40,000

I wonder who’s next – the whole original

colleagues at this edition of the Reeperbahn

visitors visited the Festival, 4,700 of them

line up of the Grateful Dead? - Abba?

Festival, but a medical problem has

professional guests from 57 nations, more

Well yes, there are apparently plans for

stopped me traveling, so I can only assume

than ever before. We will be holding off

a holographic tour - but aren’t they still

that everybody is having a good time and

until next month for our full report on this

extent I hear you ask – yes, I think they are,

wait to hear what they have to say! Well, as

year’s edition.

but it seems that doesn’t matter. It’s all an

I pick up on writing this, I have received lots

interesting concept isn’t it?

Apologies if this edition appears to somewhat shorter than usual, I promise to

As we come to the end of the Summer

make up for it next time!

Festival season, it’s certain that there will be much to talk about at the again sold out

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We often say that you cannot replicate

International Festival Forum taking place in

the live music experience, and long may

London over the next couple of days as I

that remain the case, however I am

write this on September 26th. Topics under

becoming increasingly aware of talk of the

discussion will no doubt include the impact

application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to

of weather, terrorism, relationships with

various aspects of the music business, and

police and local and national authorities,

wonder if this type of ‘thinking’ may apply

preparing staff for unexpected events,

to the rise in the use of holograms on the

political elements, including Brexit (see

touring circuit. The number of dead artists

article in this issue) and the aftermath of

on the live circuit appears to be growing,

the collapse of events like Liverpool’s Hope

and following the demise of so many high

and Glory event, Fyre and Y Not. We will

profile artists over the last year or so,

report on the suggested changes for the

holographic tours are certainly not going

future that come out of these discussions.

to be short of repertoire (as long as the

The Festival world continues to excite,

legalities can be sorted out!) The latest ‘no

although things will be quiet on Worthy

longer alive’ artist to re-join the live circuit,

Farm next year as Glastonbury takes a year

is Frank Zappa (an extremely erudite man

off.

in his day I have to say…) Eyellusion, the hologram touring company, responsible

Right, I shall head off to make myself fit

for the revival of Ronnie James Dio at the

to go to this year’s edition of the MaMA

Wacken Open Air Festival, will put Frank

Festival and Conference in Paris on October

on the road with a band full of still living

17th, As ever we will report back! In the

and breathing artists who had worked with

meantime Ladies and Gentlemen – The

Mr.Zappa whilst he was still of this world –

News!

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Darker clouds for Roskilde Festival?

From VIP-Daily News It is also a well-known fact that you can

In 2016 Roskilde Festival donated 17 million

count on changeable weather at the festival

DKK (nearly 2.3 million euro) to non-profit

and 2017 was no exception, but in the

purposes and it is estimated that the profit

future darker and severer clouds may come

from 2017 will reach the same amount.

to Roskilde.

Signe Lopdrup points out that since the The

recently

beginning of the 70’s the Roskilde Festival

presented a financial proposal, which

Danish

government

has

Charity Society has donated more than

VIP-Booking attended Northern Europe’s

indicates that Roskilde Festival doesn’t meet

320 million DKK (43 million euro) to

biggest festival in Roskilde again this year.

the demands of a non-profit organisation

charity. Being exempt from VAT makes

Roskilde Festival with its 130.000 festival-

and therefore they should not have a value-

this possible and if Roskilde Festival is to

goers and volunteers, becomes Denmark’s

added tax (VAT) exemption.

keep on generating funds to donate to

fourth largest city measured by population

humanitarian and cultural initiatives, the

during the festival days. This year was the

According to Managing Director, Signe

Danish Government must reconsider before

47th edition of the festival and once again

Lopdrup, this couldn’t be more wrong. She

they implement the financial proposal.

the 80,000 full festival tickets were sold

has recently made a public letter to the

out.

Danish Minister of Finance, Kristian Jensen

VIP-News will follow this debate closely as

and the Danish Minister of Culture, Mette

the outcome could affect big music events

It is indisputable that Roskilde Festival’s

Bock, where she argues that Roskilde Festival

such as Roskilde Festival in the future, but

unique non-profit brand is unrivalled in

is a 100% non-profit organisation with all

we are most likely to attend Roskilde Festival

Denmark.

profits going to social and cultural charities.

again in 2018 even if it involves dark clouds.

Signe Lopdrup - Roskilde Festival

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CTS Eventim acquires majority stake in Italian promoter From VIP-Daily News CTS Eventim is acquiring 51% of the shares in the Italian promoter

Vertigo will continue to be led by co-founders Andrea and Stefano

Vertigo.

Pieroni – although CTS Eventim gains two seats on its management board, and the company will be “fully consolidated” into its

By making this acquisition, CTS Eventim is continuing to broaden

Medusa Music Group division.

its international scope and now has a presence in Italy with its Live Entertainment segment. The company already owns Ticketone,

Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CEO of CTS Eventim, commented, “Italy

one of the leading ticketing providers in that country.

is already one of the most important markets for our company. So entering the Live Entertainment segment there is a logical step in our ongoing internationalisation. I am all the more delighted by the fact that, by acquiring the stake in Vertigo, we are also taking on board a highly creative, fast-growing and superbly managed promoter.”

Vertigo was established by two brothers, Andrea and Stefano Pieroni. Both have many years of experience in the live entertainment business, including stints as managers at Live Nation Italy. Andrea Pieroni is the historical promoter of legendary international acts such as Iron Maiden, Metallica and David Gilmour. He also invented the world famous “Gods of Metal” festival, the main Italian rock/ metal event which was exclusively booked and promoted by Andrea Pieroni from its inception in 1997 to the final edition in 2016.

Frithjof Pils, Managing Director of Medusa Music Group at CTS Eventim, said, “The Italian live entertainment market offers us some excellent perspectives thanks to its creative diversity and high levels of demand. We want to extend our position there in the years ahead. The Vertigo takeover is the perfect launching pad, not least because we will benefit from the experience and the network of the Pieroni brothers.”

Andrea Pieroni, CEO of Vertigo, added, “The partnership with CTS Eventim is a milestone for Vertigo and will help us take the next step forwards in our development. We want to enlarge our portfolio even further over the next few years and offer a creative

Andrea Pieroni

and service-centred base to different styles of artists from Italy and abroad.

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The Music Industry Takes a Stand – on Vital Issues!

Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com

In last month’s issue we reported on the ‘Take a Stand’ joint initiative set up by Yourope, the association of European music festivals an its partners, aimed at creating a movement encouraging social cohesion in our society – we also mentioned other sectors of the business that had taken a stand on various important topics. Here we report on further movements and comments on issues vital to our industry and indeed society in general…

BREXIT – The UK Music Industry Contemplates the Situation Our Prime Minister has been to Brussels to

something that the music industry welcomes.

discuss detailed plans – supposedly – for

Michael Dugher, ex- MP and Shadow Culture

our withdrawal from the European Union.

Minister, now Chief Executive of UK Music,

The whole situation is, in the majority, not

issued the following statement:

Michael Dugher CEO UK Music

UK Music Statement The Mercury Awards once again showcased

including some of the biggest stars in world

huge audience tuned in on television and

the incredible talent and diversity that

music, crammed into the Hammersmith

radio. The voracious appetite for British

is British music at its best. Thousands,

Apollo on Thursday September 14th, as a

music around the world has never been greater and has pushed our exports up 11% to a new high of £365million last year, according to recent figures from the BPI. Tracks from Ed Sheeran’s third album were streamed over a billion times in the US alone this year. The same album debuted at number one in nine EU countries. Human

by Rag’n’Bone Man topped the charts in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany,

Greece,

Hungary,

Poland,

Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Adele’s last album sold over 20million copies worldwide and she joined Coldplay, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney in the top ten grossing worldwide music tours of last year. Major

Rag’n’Bone Man

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British acts Stomzy and Skepta are reaching new overseas markets all the time.

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In fact, breaking new markets across the

Theresa May

globe has been the key to the growing success of the UK music industry, which is now worth more than £4billion to our economy. That is why it is vital for both the music business and the wider British economy, that nothing imperils that success.

It’s true that leaving the EU may open the door to new trade deals and could unlock barriers in established markets like the US. Trade deals could also create a framework in the fast-developing economies of the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to further boost music exports.

But the current uncertainty and lack of

of movement for people. That could have

The UK already operates a more complicated

clarity about the Government’s Brexit

a serious impact on touring musicians and

system for performing musicians coming

plans threatens our success. It means some

crews, and risk limiting millions of fans keen

from outside the EU than other member

investment opportunities are on hold and

to see their favourite UK acts.

states. If the UK were to apply this to the EU

long-term planning is seriously hampered.

following Brexit, there would undoubtedly At present, there are no travel restrictions

be a risk of countries within the EU following

That’s why it was welcome that the

for UK artists performing in the EU. This

suit - a prospect that would only harm our

Conservative Government and the Labour

means artists can play a gig in Amsterdam

industry.

Opposition are now talking of a post-Brexit

one night and then simply travel to Paris

transition period that will entail interim

for a concert the next with no associated

While there is no pan-EU agreement on

arrangements to help business adjust to

costs, red tape or other financial burdens.

work permits and visas for non-EU nationals,

what is likely to be a seismic set of changes.

The

Government

must

now

the Government should seek a single EU-

prioritise

It is a different story for artists and

wide live music ‘touring passport’ to avoid

achieving an agreement on a transitionary

musicians from outside the European

new restrictions, costs and bureaucracy on

period by the end of this year to provide a

Union. For example, France requires work

our artists and musicians. This new passport

degree of certainty.

permits for performances by artists from

would be a vital asset in keeping UK music

non-EU countries. These can only be

on the road across the world, showing

To give that much-needed clarity, the

acquired following a lengthy and complex

off our cultural talent and continuing to

Government must also commit to continued

process administered by French promoters.

support exports.

membership of the Single Market as part of

For UK artists, who are used to short-term

any transitionary period. This would avoid

visits, this would be a major and costly

So this week, whilst the great and good from

a cliff-edge Brexit and allow individuals

change.

the music industry partied in the night away

and businesses to stagger any changes in operations.

at the Mercury Awards in west London, a Theresa

the

few miles across the capital in Westminster

Migration Advisory Committee to assess

May

has

commissioned

MPs returned to their constituencies after

Copyright is of fundamental importance to

potential changes to our immigration

voting on the first stage of a Bill to sever

the music industry. UK legislation is based

system in light of Brexit. When it comes to

Britain’s links with the European Union.

on EU Directives that provide a high level

our music industry, we need a reciprocal

of protection for copyright. This framework

system that supports temporary short-term

As EU negotiator Michel Barnier said,

needs to be maintained and strengthened

permissions and exemptions for musicians

the clock is well and truly ticking on the

post-Brexit.

and crews - both for those coming to the

countdown to Brexit Day on 29 March 2019.

UK and those performing in the EU - to

Brexit represents a huge potential threat to

Leaving the European Union is also likely

keep our touring industry vibrant and

the British music industry. We can’t afford

to result in new rules that restrict freedom

thriving.

to mess this up.

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Musicians Petition UK Government and Parliament Renowned Music Journalist Charles Shaar-

don’t want musicians’ rights in the EU to

Let’s show the Government, MPs and Peers

Murray has set up a Petition calling for free

go backwards, and we don’t want music

that they must support musicians working

movement for musicians post Brexit, which

in the EU – or the UK – to be restricted

in the EU.

states:

by unnecessary expense or bureaucratic burdens.

Most

professional

musicians

and

The Musicians’ Union is made up of over 30,000 musicians across the UK. Our

performers rely on touring and performing

“Music, and the performing arts more

members are already writing to their MPs

in the European Union to make a living.

generally, rely on exchange of ideas and

asking them to support our pledge, and

Being able to travel is essential to keep a

interaction between performers of different

sharing their experiences of working in the

music career going. Being able to travel

nationalities. Music flourishes in an open

EU across social media using the hashtag

easily is equally important as gigs are often

world with no borders — not a closed-off

#WorkingInTheEU.

organised at short notice.

island that looks inward on itself” – MU General Secretary, and founder member of

Please add your voice to our call. Sign and

Darts, Horace Trubridge.

share the petition #WorkingInTheEU.

Over 100 MPs and Peers have committed

Stay up to date! Follow us on Twitter and

to protecting musicians’ right to move

Instagram, like us on Facebook and keep

Before the European Union, travelling

freely and easily in the European Union

an eye on theMU.org/Brexit for our latest

in Europe was tough – it was expensive,

(EU) after Brexit.

campaign news.

We need free movement to continue for musicians working in the EU, with minimum administrative burdens.

heavy on the admin, and time-consuming.

Musicians who’ve had to go through the visa process for the United States know how costly and confusing it can be. We

Charles Shaar-Murray

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Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds Host 300 International Concerts in Support of Refugees Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com On September 20 Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds held

Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International, said: “Give

more than 300 concerts around the world for Give a Home, in

a Home is about celebrating what people can do and are doing

which 1,000 artists performed intimate shows in people’s homes in

in support of refugees. Where governments are building walls,

support of refugee rights.

deploying warships and closing doors, we are singing a different song: We welcome refugees.”

Major artists including Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Hot Chip, Jesse & Joy, Laura Mvula, Ludovico Einaudi, The National, and more featured on the line-up. Joining them were refugee bands from around the world, including the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians who performed in London, and Canadian-Somali pop duo Faarrow who played in Los Angeles.

The concerts spanned over 24 hours and 60 countries, starting with shows in New Zealand at 07:30 GMT on September 20, and ending in the early hours of September 21 with a show in Seattle, USA. The shows were in support of Amnesty International’s I Welcome refugee campaign, which mobilises public pressure on governments

Salil Shetty - Amnesty

to welcome refugees.

Keychange - Introducing More Women into the Music Industry Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com This collaborative European programme

culminate with a final event in Brussels at

together to accelerate change, the panel

led by PRS Foundation was announced

the European Parliament in 2019, at which

set the standard for empowering women to

today at the Reeperbahn Festival. The aim

Keychange partners will present a manifesto

transform the music industry before today’s

is to introduce more women into the music

for change.

official

industry. 60 female artists and innovators

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announcement

successful Festival

saw

a

participants

of

Keychange’s

which

included

were announced as participating in the two-

Reeperbahn

successful

endorsements from Reeperbahn Festival’s

year initiative: the successful participants will

Keychange panel chaired by PRS Foundation

Keychange Ambassadors Alexa Fraser and

take part in a series of showcases, discussions,

CEO Vanessa Reed with appearances from

Emily Haines.

collaborations and a programme of creative

Garbage’s Shirley Manson, Reeperbahn

labs at seven international festivals.

Festival director Alex Schultz and emerging

Ten participants from six European countries

UK rock artist Nadine Shah. Exploring how to

– Sweden, Spain, Iceland, Germany, Estonia

Backed by an innovation fund to help test

empower those who are underrepresented

and the UK – will form a 60-strong network

new projects and ideas, Keychange will

and how men and women can work

of female artists and innovators who will

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have opportunities to showcase and work together at leading industry festivals in Europe and in Canada. Artists including Scandinavian producers VAZ (Sweden), electronic mainstay Cora Novoa (Spain), rising indie stars Gurr (Germany), in addition to a host of industry professionals including BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Jamz Supernova (UK) plus artist managers Thea Lillepalu (Estonia) and María Rut Reynisdóttir (Iceland), will have the opportunity to forge new and ambitious collaborations that will push the future development of the music industry and position women at the forefront of innovation.

On Keychange’s successful participants,

Vanessa Reed - Chief Executive of PRS for Music Foundation

Vanessa Reed, Chief Executive of PRS Foundation

said:

“Selecting

the

60

participants from over 200 nominations

experiences,“ Germany’s Gurr commented

with Reeperbahn Festival (Hamburg), Iceland

was a really tough process for our partner

on being part of Keychange.

Airwaves, BIME (Bilbao), Tallinn Music Week,

festivals and we were extremely impressed

Way Out West & Musikcentrum Sweden, The

by the diversity and quality of all the women

Jamz Supernova added: “What an honour

who applied. The final list demonstrates the

to be a part of such a fantastic programme!

exceptional talent of the next generation

Not only do we get to be supported as

Successfully securing 200,000 from the

of female artists and innovators and makes

females in the music industry, we can

Creative Europe programme of the European

for a very exciting European network. I’m

be part of the change & inspire positive

Union, having scored 96/100 in its bid to run

convinced that together these women will

progress for the next generation!”

a European talent development programme,

be a creative and entrepreneurial force to reckon with in the future.”

Great Escape and Mutek (Montreal).

the long term goal of Keychange is to Keychange

aims

to

accelerate

change

ultimately

transform

Europe’s

music

and create a better, more inclusive music

industry for current and future generations.

“We’re very excited to meet all the other

industry for present and future generations.

Keychange will accelerate recognition of

participants and most of all have the

Keychange is led by PRS Foundation and is

women’s artistic and economic value and

opportunity to talk with them about

supported by the Creative Europe programme

empower them to work together across

their art, their professional path and

of the European Union and in partnership

European and international borders.

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Appointments, Merger and More Money Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com Following the Reeperbahn Festival, the German landscape of trade bodies and music initiatives has changed.

During Reeperbahn Festival the members of the Verband Deutscher Konzertdirektion (VDKD) as part of their annual meeting agreed to a merger with the Bunderverband Veranstaltungswirtschaft (BDV). For years VDKD and BDV have planned to join forces, now the merger is finally scheduled for January 1st, 2019.

Dieter Gorny

Among others, the latest appointment was that of Desiree Vach as the new chairwoman for the Verband Unabhängiger

The BVMI is the German branch of the

One of the last decisions of the previous

Musikunternehmen (VUT) and that of

International Federation of Phonographic

German

Florian Drücke as CEO of the Bundesverband

Industries.

Reeperbahn

of another 10 million Euros for the

Musikwirtschaft (BVMI.) Vach was elected

Festival Dieter Gorny announced that

Bundesverband Pop for its project “Pop To

at the annual meeting of the VUT on

he would not stand for another term as

Go” supplying financial aid for none profit

September 20 in Hamburg after its former

president of this organisation. Florian Drücke

making music projects in schools and youth

chairman Christof Ellinghaus resigned for

who previously served as managing director

clubs. The news became public during

personal reasons. The VUT is the German

of the BVMI has been appointed CEO, and

Reeperbahn Festival, which this year took

leg of IMPALA the umbrella organisation of

will now represent the organisation on the

place in the days preceding the general

independent record labels.

main board of the IFPI.

elections in Germany on September 24.

Shortly

before

Florian Drücke

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Government

was

the

grant

Desiree Vach

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Indigo buys Glitterhouse Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com The

distribution

company

Indigo

will

become the major stakeholder of the label Glitterhouse in 2018 and also the promoter of the prestigious Orange Blossom Special (OBS) in Beverungen.

The OBS is a boutique festival that evolved over the years becoming a well know brand for singer songwriters, usually taking place at the end of May. The event has been staged since 1997 attracting around 2.000 visitors and since 2012 has been covered by the TV-Format

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Paul Cheetham joins AEG Berlin From VIP-Daily News In setting their sights on the opening of the new music hall at the

The music hall with a capacity of around 4.500 is being constructed

Mercedes Platz next year Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

as part of Mercedes Platz, an entertainment destination currently

expands its booking team for the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin:

developed by AEG in front of Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin.

Mercedes Platz will also feature a state-of-the-art UCI movie theatre,

As of September 1st Paul Cheetham (49) joins AEG as Director

a lifestyle bowling lounge by Bowling World, 15 cafĂŠs, restaurants

Booking for the music hall. At the same time Aissata Hartmann-

and bars as well as two hotels – an Indigo Design hotel and a

Sylla, long-time booker of the Mercedes-Benz Arena is promoted to

Hampton by Hilton hotel.

Senior Director and will now oversee the event acquisition for both the arena and the music hall.

Aissata Hartmann-Sylla Before joining AEG, Paul Cheetham was Managing Director for Heartburst Management where he was involved in staging B2B events such as Popkomm, Berlin Music Week or most recently Germany`s leading music industry event, Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg.

The Sheffield (England) native has been working in the music- and entertainment industry for over 20 years among others for the London based promoter Mean Fiddler and Live Nation Scandinavia in Finland.

Cheetham reports directly to Michael Hapka, Vice President and General Manager Anschutz Entertainment Group Operations GmbH. Aissata Hartmann-Sylla has been with AEG in Berlin since 2009, starting as event manager and since 2013 overseeing event booking for the now called Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Paul Cheetham

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Sam Bush and Joe Schiavon join Live Nation From VIP-Daily News Live Nation has hired promoters Sam Bush and Joe Schiavon,

Three million fans attended Live Nation UK festivals and shows

previously of Global, following a record summer for the company.

across the summer period for concerts by acts such as U2, Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Guns N` Roses, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and Depeche

Bush, who joined Global from AEG UK in 2015, becomes Live

Mode, as well as festivals Parklife, Download, Community, Wireless,

Nation`s president, UK touring. Schiavon has worked in the industry

Wilderness, Lovebox, Latitude, V Festival, Creamfields and Reading

for 10 years and has promoted concerts by acts such as Jon Bellion,

& Leeds.

Blackbear, Oh Wonder, Glass Animals, The Dandy Warhols, and De La Soul.

Upcoming UK arena tours promoted by Live Nation include The Killers, Depeche Mode, Kasabian, J Cole and Phil Collins.

Promoters Kamran Haq and Sean Ryman have also been brought on board by the firm. Haq started as local promoter in Manchester

Global Entertainment, which consolidated its status as the UK’s

for the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Architects and Enter Shikari

second largest festival operator after securing majority stakes in

before moving on to work with acts such as Frank Carter & The

Portsmouth’s Victorious Festival and Croatia’s Hideout earlier this

Rattlesnakes, Creeper and Neck Deep.

year, has promoted tours by the likes of Pet Shop Boys and The Vamps, said it had decided to focus on its festival business.

Ryman comes from Academy Music Group and has promoted artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Don Broco, The Used, Underoath, Less

“Two years after we made our first move into the festivals business,

Than Jake, Slaves and Nothing But Thieves.

we’re the second largest operator in the UK and we’re seeing significant growth,” the company said in a statement. “We’ve

Live Nation said the appointments underscored its “commitment to

therefore made the decision to focus on this part of the business

invest in and develop new talent”.

and whilst we will still do some touring, we’re prioritising growing our festivals business. As a result, Sam and Joe have moved on and

“It is with great pleasure that I welcome Sam, Joe, Kamran and Sean

we wish them all the best.

to Live Nation,” said Andy Copping, Live Nation`s executive president of Touring, UK. “Following our partnership with Metropolis

“We’re continuing to expand the festivals business in the UK and

Music this year and the addition of these hires, we have further

internationally. All the festivals have their own established bookers

strengthened a formidable promotions team who are dedicated to

who will continue to programme the festivals and book acts.”

breaking artists, building careers and bringing even more incredible live experiences to fans in the UK.”

Joe Schiavon Sam Bush

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MUSIC IN SHARES

SEPTEMBER 2017

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

A Bit of Shopping Approval by the German cartel office for the takeover of Four

also taking on board a highly creative, fast-growing and superbly

Artists is pending. Nevertheless the company is slowly adapting.

managed promoter.”

The CTS Eventim Company FKP Scorpio will absorb the concert agency Gastspielreisen Rodenberg from the beginning of 2018

On August 26 the share price of CTS Eventim has been 37.06 Euro,

onwards.

one month before as reported in the previous issue of VIP-News it had been 36.81 Euro.

Additionally CTS Eventim has announced that it purchased 51 per cent of the Italian concert company Vertigo. The company will be filed under the roof of the Medusa Music Group, under which CTS Eventim bundles all its live entertainment companies. In recent year the Company has usually only invested abroad in ticketing companies.

Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CEO of CTS EVENTIM explained in a press release that “Italy is already one of the most important markets for our company. So entering the Live Entertainment segment there is a logical step in our on-going internationalisation. I am all the more

Klaus-Peter Schulenberg

delighted by the fact that, by acquiring the stake in Vertigo, we are

DEAG Takes Controversial Band Under Contract Actually the band Frei.Wild isn’t a German band, but obviously has

The band will do a ten dates arena tour in spring 2018 promoted by

its core market in Germany. The band is originally from Tirol in Italy

the DEAG subsidy Global Concerts Touring. The share price of the

but sings in the German language. The band furthermore faced

company went within one month from 2.43 up to 2.77 Euro.

sharp critics and even boycotts from opponents as their lyrics were regarded as nationalistic and racial.

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Live Nation announced the implementation of its own Facebook bot.

interact with our new bot one-on-one, or get their friends involved

Besides the spread of news and information on Live Nation shows,

in the planning, we think they’ll have a lot of fun finding shows to

users also can now purchase tickets via the Facebook messenger.

go to.”

Regarding the inauguration of the bot, Lisa Licht, Chief Marketing

However, the share of the company meanwhile passed a major

Officer, Live Nation Concerts said “Concerts are extremely social

milestone, jumping easily over the $40 border and since one month

experiences, and we’re excited to introduce a concert discovery

ago moved up from $39.45 to $42.56 and therewith reaches a

tool that embodies that social spirit. Whether fans choose to

market capitalization of $ 8.6 billion.

VIP NEWS > MISC >

SEPTEMBER 2016

MEMBER PRESENTATION

ARTIST AVAILS RON SEXSMITH Territory: Europe Period: 2017 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Andy Woolliscroft Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: andy@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.ronsexsmith.com

PHIL RUDD BAND (EX AC/DC) Territory: Europe, Ukraine & Russia Period: May / June 2018 Agency: Fizzion Agent: Ian Smith Phone: +44 77 9169 9889 E-mail: ian@frusion.co.uk Homepage: www.www.fizzion.eu/artist.php?id=139

Amsterdam ArenA The Amsterdam ArenA is the largest stadium in the Netherlands.

The stadium is home for football club Ajax and the events calendar includes concerts and dance festivals.

RAZORLIGHT Territory: Europe Period: 2017 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Ben Winchester Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: ben@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.razorlight.co.uk

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

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

DJANGO DJANGO Territory: Europe Period: 2017 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Andy Duggan Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: andyduggan@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.djangodjango.co.uk

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Today VIP-Booking offers a range of tools for the industry­ – including VIP-News, VIP-Booking, VIP-Book and VIP-Contract.

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