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McGowan’s
Musings
Well, where have I been on my music
good people, good parties, good wine,
managed to avoid having its license revoked
industry travels this time? – I hear you ask, at
and good food, so what more can we ask?
following
least I think I hear you ask as I’ve developed
Anyway, see the MaMA report in this issue.
but organisers will have to ensure that,
a terrible habit of leaving various sets of ear
nearby
residents
complaints,
“The licensee shall reasonably request that
plugs in the hotel room then going off to
Whilst I was away someone decided to take
performers do not sing or play any vulgar,
the odd loud showcase gig. Well, the answer
minds off Brexit, if such a thing is ever going
obscene or banned songs!” Also they must
to the question is Paris, France for the 9th
to be possible, by having another go at the
not “carry out indecent acts; or make any
edition of the MaMA Event. The sun shone
David Bowie statue in the market town of
vulgar gestures, actions or remarks during
on Pigalle and Montmartre and much good
Aylesbury.
A man was arrested after the
the performance; or at any point whilst
conversation was had, and a lot of good
statue, which was erected earlier this year
using an amplification device, including the
music was performed, oh, and there were
to commemorate Bowie and his links with
use of expletives”. Furthermore the Wireless
the town was vandalised for the second
team will “also ensure that the attire of the
time since it was unveiled in March. The
performers do not offend the general public,
attacker, obviously not a fan, spread a load
for example attire which exposes the groin,
of blue paint all over the memorial just hours
private parts, buttock or female breast(s)”.
after the statue had been professionally
So, no wardrobe malfunctions then – sounds
cleaned and waxed. Promoter and manager
like an unmissable event!
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hundred years ago to play in his club, the
One other interesting bit of news concerns
excellent Friars, who launched the campaign
guitars – my favourite instrument – apart
to raise money for the statue, told the
from the gob-iron - I’m even working on
BBC, “Bowie fans are coming from all over
a fourth chord as we speak! Apparently,
the world to see the statue and this really
according to research by Fender, following
doesn’t do justice to the thousands of local
on from a drop off in sales, including
people that supported this project”, he said,
the surprising bankruptcy of the once
adding that it will be “restored to its former
redoubtable
glory as soon as possible”. I’ll try and Keep
presumably buyers, are made up by women
Shitty the Seagull – yes, he is still around -
to the tune of 50%, in both the UK and the
away from Aylesbury after this, he and his
US, and the trend is growing worldwide.
kind are very attracted to statues!
This seems to tie in with all the music events
Gibson,
new
players
and
that are now ensuring that gender balance I’ll bet Bowie fans first reaction when
is an important part of the agendas, and in
spotting the desecration of their heroes’
many cases the billing.
statue included a swear word or two! Only to be expected you might say, but at
Right, before I get myself tangled up
the demand of Haringay Council the use
in references to all these items being
of such language will not be tolerated at
instrumental in a developing industry, I
The Wireless Festival in London’s Finsbury
think we’ll get on with things – Ladies and
Park next summer – oh no! The event has
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Camp Bestival founders back in control From VIP-Daily News The founders of Camp Bestival have said they are “back in control” of
Camp Bestival
the music festival after it was forced into administration by creditors last month. Creditor Richmond Group bought the festival brand and its assets last week after offering £1.1m. It is understood the stake in the family-friendly festival has since been taken over by Live Nation. Founder Rob da Bank said Live Nation Gaiety and promoter SJM would help provide “the support structure needed”. Last month, Camp Bestival admitted it was facing “financial challenges” and was looking for a new partner after Bournemouth-
“Our aim has been and will always be to create the best ever family
based Richmond Group filed notices of intent to appoint
festival. We look forward to sharing this new chapter with you. More
administrators to Bestival Group, Bestival Ltd and Camp Bestival.
news very shortly.”
Administrators Begbies Traynor confirmed it had completed a sale last
A Live Nation spokeswoman said: “LN-Gaiety and SJM look forward
week to Richmond Group.
to working with Rob and Josie on Camp Bestival.”
A statement from Josie and Rob da Bank on the Camp Bestival
Live Nation already holds stakes in a number of festivals including Isle
website said: “With the help of Live Nation Gaiety and SJM we will
of Wight Festival
really be able to bring more of our creative vision to life with the support structure needed going forward.
Camp Bestival, a family-friendly version of Bestival, has been held at Lulworth Estate in Dorset since 2008. Organisers have so far declined to comment about the future of Bestival, which relocated to the same venue from the Isle of Wight last year.
Camp Bestival
Rob Da Bank
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Pitbull signs with UTA From VIP-Daily News After 17 months with William Morris Endeavor (WME), rapper Pitbull dropped that company and signed with United Talent Agency
Pitbull
(UTA) to be represented worldwide. The rapper and businessman had left creative Artist Agency (CAA) after 8 months to join WME, aiming to continue his journey in music and beyond. This included raiding his global profile as a motivational speaker. Pitbull whose real name is Armando Christian Perez, is a well-known musician and business entrepreneur. He just completed his second co-headlining tour with Enrique Iglesias this year and wrapped up his two-year “Time of Our Lives” Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood earlier this year. Pitbull has signed to the STX UglyDolls franchise. The franchise is based on the pop culture characters. UglyDolls will be an animated adventure film about the free spirited characters. The characters confront what is means to be different, and the struggle to be loved, but ultimately learns that being who you truly are is what matters the most.
Spex Vanishes Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com The last issue of Spex will be issued in December. The first issue of this German music magazine was published in September 1980, 384 issues later it will be no more. This year Media crises have already caused the departure of other well known German music magazines such as Intro, Intro Festivalguide or Groove, leading to the question about the relevance of music journalism these days. For years sales have been decreasing, but finally it is lack of advertising that causes publishers to stop the economic support of these magazines. The shifting of marketing budgets towards online media in recent years is one reason, the significantly changed media, and music consumption via online media is another. But while online outlets in the past offered cost effective opportunities to promote all kind of music products, Facebook and associates gradually started to increase advertisement rates. With the demise of Spex another journalistic source for music disappears into the graveyard for print media. Leading furthermore to the question, how music promotion will evolve in the near future.
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A Sunny Success for the 9th Edition of MaMA Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com MaMA continued to develop its stature as
The Conference Agenda included tax credits
2017: 31% of delegates were from abroad,
an important event alongside other major
in their various forms (working groups,
with 54 different nationalities represented.
trade events with this 9th edition, which
policies, economic analysis...): The effects of
took place in Paris from October 17th-19th.
Brexit on all aspects of the music business
2,140 organisations attended (2,010 in
Almost 6,000 industry professionals took
were discussed in a panel, which included
2017, thus a 6% increase) - 396 different
part during the three days of networking
ex MP Michael Dugher, Chair of UK Music.
participants (419 in 2017)
and gigs, and attendance at the Festival by
Dugher also made a presentation on the
the general public again increased over last
work of UK Music.
589 press passes were issued (582 in 2017)
year’s figures. Major topics included:
French
cultural
diplomacy
and
urban
The ticket office for the general public was
music:
The presence of women in the
booming, with 1-day and 3-day passes
music industry, with the introduction of a
available: to date, 5522 public passes were
The attendance of the newly appointed
mentoring scheme and Keychange’s charter
issued (+17%).
French Minister of Culture, Franck Riester,
to ensure gender equality on festival panels
attended this edition.
by 2021.
There
were
156
concerts
scheduled
accessible to both the general public and A significant delegation made up the Focus
5,925 industry professionals attended this
industry professionals alike taking place in
on Japan.
2018 edition, a 6% increase on the 5,620 in
10 different unique venues.
MaMA18
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MP urges action from home office to support international tours and overseas artists The Brexit panel at MaMA, and discussions of the omnipresent topic elsewhere, have inevitably focussed on freedom of movement within the EU, and the disastrous effects the UK withdrawal would have on live touring and other aspects of the international music industry. UK Music and others have called for a touring passport for musicians. This Press Release highlights the concerns and the demands of those pushing for action to support artists from overseas aiming to tour in the UK, and the EU:
Alex Sobel MP has delivered a letter to the
entertainers from the US and Canada
tested Certificate of Sponsorship system to
Minister of State for Immigration, Caroline
would now require UK visas if arriving via
prevent further damage to the UK’s position
Nokes MP, calling on her to reverse recent
the Irish Republic.
as a leading cultural centre in Europe.
Sponsorship (CoS) arrangements for visiting
UK music lobby groups and associations
Alex Sobel MP said: “The Home Office
entertainers from the USA, Canada and
allege that these changes were not properly
needs to apply some common sense to
South America.
advertised and that no consultation was
this issue and reinstate the old system for
Home Office changes to Certificate of
held with the relevant stakeholders. The
visiting entertainers. This is bureaucratic
The letter, which is attached, has attracted
new
box-ticking of the worst sort.
signatures from 50 MPs and Peers —
costs on entertainers visiting the UK. For
including the Shadow Home Secretary — as
many years, the Irish Republic has been a
“The danger is performers arriving from
well as from an assortment of influential
convenient first port of call for entertainers
the US and Canada are likely to organise
industry associations, including UK Music,
beginning their Europe-wide tour. There is a
shorter European Tours – or not at all – due
the Association for Festival Organisers and
real risk that the UK’s new visa requirements
to the additional costs and bureaucracy.
the Music Venue Trust.
will force acts to cancel the Irish—or
requirements
impose
significant
British—leg of their trip.
“At a time when we’re told the UK ought
In August 2017, the United Kingdom
to be more outward looking and business
and Visa and Immigration Service (UKVI)
The signatories to the letter call on the
focussed the Home Office has chosen to
altered guidance to the effect that visiting
Home Office to revert to the tried and
impose a silly short-sighted policy on one of Britain’s most productive industries.”
Alex Sobel MP
UK Music Deputy CEO and Director of Public Affairs Tom Kiehl said: “The UK music industry is worth £4.4 billion to the economy and accounts for 3 of the 4 most popular arenas in the world, attracting global talent like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift and Eminem. “UK
Visa
and
Immigration
are
now
jeopardising this success by issuing advice that contradicts long established practice in the entertainment sector. The Government must look again to ensure the UK can maintain its position as a world leading destination for international tours.”
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The Future for Independent Promoters and Artists Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com A very interesting panel at MaMA considered
made money, which she said was possibly
wants them; at his Company, they had to
the question, ‘Is the Independent live sector
ironic in this digital age. Live is without
aim at being diverse and musical, and to
in survival mode?’ Gordon Masson, Editor
doubt the biggest relationship provider.
keep that ethos by loving what they do!
of IQ Magazine, the journal of the ILMC,
Masson asked the panel if pressure from
chaired the session. The panellists were,
the big companies was one of the biggest
Alain Lahana stated that independents have
Michal Kaskak, organiser of the Pohoda
challenges in 2018. Kaskak replied that the
to play with their own money, they are in
Festival in Slovakia; French promoter Alain
major Companies get the first choice, at
competition with people able and willing
Lahana, of Rat des Villes; Nick Hobbs, UK
Pahoda they have to wait till the last minute
to lose millions. Drouot pointed out the
promoter and agent of Charmenko based
to book acts. Also Artist fees have 30%
challenge involved in taking care of new
in Turkey; Lucie Caswell, chief executive ot
of the budget to 60% on a billing of 150
talents, asking who will headline in the
the UK’s Featured Artists Coalition: Matthieu
acts. Hobbs said that the biggest challenge
next twenty or thirty years. It is up to the
Drouot – French Promoter, GDP.
was running the business, with capitalism
‘indies’ to grow the talent, he recalled losing
you either, “Grow or Go”. Having to cover
U2 to Live Nation. A lot of work involved,
Lucy Caswell confirmed that for her
salaries etc he stated that you must meet
as he said, “There are only 24 hours in a
members and for artists in general, that
the challenges to sustain. Many artists are
day, the artists need constant attention!”
live performance was where and how they
he said great of course, but nobody really
Hobbs mentioned Rammstein, recalling that
MaMA panel
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Scumeck Sabbotka in Germany had to put
when he does something big, offering to
he thought a positive side of capitalism.
together a group of promoters and make
co-promote, what he called ‘soft bullying.’
Competition keeps you on your toes, you
plans to keep the artist, although with this
Lahana said that he’d had calls when
cannot be lazy, you have to be sharp and
anf others the deals got worse.
promoting Phil Collins last year, but usually
get the new acts. Lahana said that the main
not as he’s usually more alternative. Drouot
point is who owns the tickets, the big ticket
Lahana talked about higher ticket fees
considered that he is a customer of Live
companies are actually promoters, involved
leading to less people going to see the
Nation, through using Ticketmaster, but that
in a very dynamic business which sifts all the
acts. Masson asked if production company
he is still competing, although he doesn’t get
time – he concluded that ‘a better way of
costs were growing, perhaps doubling in
calls in the French market,
selling may come along.’
because, as the promoters agreed, you
The panel agreed that business could be
Drouot was of the opinion that things are
weren’t always aware of them till too late
really nasty in LA, if and when, Live Nation
not the same in France, and that a small
in the deal. Caswell said that rising extra
would bypass agents and go straight to the
business is always, referring to the title of
costs kept a form of ‘pay to play’ in place
management. There was also agreement
the panel, ‘in survival mode.’ He worked
for artists.
when discussing the possibility of being
on the premise that for him’ things should
some cases. Chargebacks were a problem
bought by the big Companies, that being
be good for the art, the giant companies
As to the question of pressure from agents,
purchased by a Company outside of the
make money from the car parks etc…. As
this was thought to be not too bad at present,
music business is very dangerous. Lahana
for pricing, Hobbs thinks that you have to
being more of an issue 15 to 20 years ago as
recalled
Nation’s
be able to say no. Lahana works things out
Lahana said. Drouot thought that they have
preceding set up, Clear Channel, telling
by figuring out how much he would pay if
to be fair as they could lose jobs – as he said,
them that ‘the colonies are no more!’ He still
he was going to the show himself. Drouot
Live Nation doesn’t necessarily need Agents.
has his own place.
concluded that the price is right, ‘when the
turning
down
Live
Hobbs commented that it’s often major
agent stops asking for more!’
artists that decide on fees and support acts.
Hobbs believes that artists now care more
He mentioned getting calls from Live Nation
about what is behind the deal.
There is
All in all, a very interesting session!
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Giorgio Moroder announces first Live Tour ever From VIP-Daily News After a long career in which he revolutionised the world of pop,
1977’s I Feel Love, sung by Donna Summer, that he truly changed the
Italian producer Giorgio Moroder is, at 78, embarking on his first
face of pop, using electronic production to create sensual, futuristic
European live tour.
dance music. Summer, who died in 2012, will appear on screen at the concerts “performing in sync with Moroder and his band”.
He will play across Europe, including four dates in the UK in Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Manchester from 1-5 April 2019,
He went on to score further hits with Summer including On the
performing on piano, vocoder and synths alongside a live band and
Radio, Hot Stuff and Love to Love You Baby, and produced hit records
vocalists.
with Blondie (Call Me), David Bowie (Cat People), and the Human League’s Phil Oakey (Together in Electric Dreams). He won three
He said was “so excited to be finally doing this”, adding: “It is
Oscars for his film work: best original score for Midnight Express,
something I have always wanted to do. Fans kept reaching out to me,
plus two best original song awards, for Flashdance… What a Feeling
asking if I would ever do a real tour. Back in the days it was unthinkable
by Irene Cara, and Take My Breath Away by Berlin, taken from the
for producers to ever leave their studios. That territory was reserved
Top Gun soundtrack. He also scored Scarface, American Gigolo and
for the singers. Today, DJs and music producers have become the
other films.
superstars of popular dance music, so the time feels right.” After returning to prominence in 2013 with a collaboration with Daft Moroder began DJing and producing pop music in the mid-1960s,
Punk on their album Random Access Memories, he released a solo
and scored his first major hit with Son of My Father, which he wrote
album, Déjà Vu, in 2015. It featured artists such as Kylie Minogue,
for Chicory Tip, who took it to No 1 in the UK in 1972. But it was with
Britney Spears, Sia and Charli XCX.
Giorgio Moroder
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Comments on Music Moves Europe from Jens Michow Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com It is still too early to predict the outcome
music as an issue, which should be funded
invest in such a risky business. This is why
of the European Commission intention
by the EU. Unfortunately, the results were
the discussions on Music Moves Europe so
to launch a support programme to serve
embarrassing. The conditions for successful
far have not received the attention amongst
the needs of the music sector in the
applications were far too complex and
promoters, which it deserved.
upcoming European Union budget period
difficult. Therefore, besides the size of
as the Executive President of the German
in 2021. However, preparations for this
the budget it is, from my point of view,
Promoters Association I promise that I will
are currently progressing, and VIP News
fundamental that the application is made
change this situation.
has previously reported on developments
as simple as possible. And I know what I’m
and asked industry players about their
talking about, as it was me who took care
VIP News: Are you familiar with the
opinions regarding this project. For this
of this particular issue in the supervisory
term EU-Subsidiarity-Principle and what
current
board of the German funding organization
this means for the music sector, once
‘Initiative Musik’.
MME is implemented?
VIP News: What do you actually know
Michow: Come on, Tari, I’m a Lawyer! But
about Music Moves Europe and its
if you want me to explain it: The principle is
ongoing development and proposed
already part of the EC Treaty and stipulates,
budget?
that the Community should only take action
issue
VIP
News
approached
Jens Michow, president of the German
However,
promoter association BDV (Bundesverband der
Veranstaltungswirtschaft)
for
his
observations. VIP News: What do you expect from Music Moves Europe?
once the objectives of the action cannot be Michow: After the experiences with Europe
achieved by the Member States but can be
Jens Michow: Personally, I expect that
2000 I’m personally a bit reluctant to
better achieved by the Community.
Music Moves Europe will finally grant an
commit myself as long as such a program
equivalent support to music similar to
is still in preparation.
And honestly
VIP News: Don’t you fear that those who
what has been made available for ages to
speaking, German Promoters other than
already receive subsidies, thanks to the
media in general and film in detail. In the
p.e. film producers and even promoters in
EU subsidiarity principle get even more
nineties, I invested a lot of time in travels
other European countries like France aren’t
money, causing then unfair competition
to Brussels to take part in numerous
used to applying for public funding so far.
between highly funded and unfunded
discussions about the development of the
Traditionally they are used to carrying the
organisations, companies or projects?
program Europe 2000. It was the first time
high risks of their daily business on their own
that a European program started to tackle
shoulders, as even banks generally refuse to
Michow: It should be up to the European Commission to make sure that this does not happen. VIP News: The bureaucratic and formal burdens to apply for funding as part of the current programme Creative Europe are very heavy. Would you recommend revamping such procedures for MME or do you think, this is nearly impossible as Brussels by nature is and remains to be a hotspot for administrative law? Michow: I mentioned already my equivalent activities in the Board of Initiative Music.
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When I criticized the official phrasing of
Jens Michow
the funding statutes, a member of the Board -
a politician - was so angry that
he left the room. Of course, we all know that the spend of public money must be controlled thoroughly. This however does not mean that one should not try to phrase the according application forms and rules in a way, which people may understand without having studied law. Therefore, I rephrased the official funding statutes - the content stayed absolutely the same but the wording was understandable for everyone. There is no doubt that the simplicity of application and performance requirements are substantial for the success of every program addressed to people in the cultural field. They are generally neither merchants, nor producers or other entrepreneurs. from Eastern Europe took part. How
no reason why music should not receive the
VIP News: It appears that only a very
big is the risk, that those organisations
same European support as film.
limited number of lobby organisations
and lobby groups, who are already
have been involved or participated in
or regularly present in Brussels, will
VIP News:
previous consultations regarding MME.
design MME? Leaving out those who do
chances for MME being accepted and
not have the financial resources to be
approved on political levels in Europe
Michow: I just can talk about the Live
waving their flag in Brussels, leading to
these days where you have far-right
Entertainment Industry. The bdv represents
the MME becoming a playground for
parties in countries in Governments’
250 promoters who stand for a turnover of
functionaries and those who have never
such as in Austria, Italy, Poland or
around 5 billion Euro with the sale of 120
been on tour or released a record?
Hungary?
amazed that our association was hardly
Michow:
Michow: I don’t foresee all the desperate
ever invited to one of the many preparatory
type of ignorance that I mentioned before.
How would you rate the
Million tickets p.a.. I therefore was quite
meetings
and
conferences
for
Unfortunately this is the same
MME.
wing parties get more power within Europe.
Whenever I was invited it was either due
VIP News: The engagement by music
I simply sincerely do hope that they never
to my own activity or via recommendation
bodies, companies and certainly artists
get in power.
of other European Associations. And I’m
addressing the music community to
pretty sure that our knowledge about the
take part in elections is very limited
VIP News: The majority of Export offices
needs and necessities of the European
these days. In May 2019 EU-elections
are currently supporting artists and
music business would have been quite
are scheduled. Should the music sector
record releases, some provide tour
supportive and helpful for the preparation
become more active, promoting actively
support schemes, but unfortunately not
of MME. Whenever I criticized the lack of
taking part in these elections?
for festivals or venues. Isn’t it about time to adopt a more holistic support
an invitation I was told that the intention of
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developments, which take place if right
the Commission is to keep the number of
Michow: Despite all my criticism I’m pretty
policy, considering festivals or venues
people involved as small as possible. Are you
sure, that the music sector in total has to
as equals to artists or records?
amazed that I consider this - with regard to
become more active in this regard. But
who we are - to be quite ignorant?
the Commission and hopefully also the
Michow: This may be the fact in some parts
Parliament understand more and more the
of Europe. Germany and its Initiative Musik
VIP News: For instance in the AB working
value and funding needs of music within the
have no such restrictions. Being a member
group protocol for the launch of MME
whole sector of culture. And especially with
of the supervisory board of the organization,
it is documented that no organisation
regard to the EU Subsidiary Principle there is
I have nothing to criticize in this regard.
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Deezer Partners with the SSE Hydro Glasgow to bring more music to concert goers Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
The SSE Hydro Glasgow Arena
Glasgow, 23 October 2018: The music streaming service, Deezer, is
and unlimited music experience, enjoying artist content at any
aiming to enhance the music experience for concert goers through a
given moment. The playlists will fuel the anticipation around a
partnership with the SSE Hydro Glasgow, providing millions of visitors
performance and allow fans to easily find compilations of their
with even more entertainment before and after a performance.
favourite musician.”
The SSE Hydro is the largest purpose-built entertainment venue in
Ross Easton, Head of Commercial at The SSE Hydro said: “We are
Scotland and ranks as a Top 10 global venue. It attracts an audience
delighted to bring Deezer on as an official partner for The SSE Hydro.
of more than a million visitors each year. Starting today, visitors can
Their specially curated playlists will give fans a new way to experience
head to the SSE Hydro website to access a large range of artist-
artists before they see them live on the Hydro stage - they can
focused playlists. The content will also be available through customer
listen to the newest music, relive the classics and share the pre-gig
emails and social media.
excitement! This platform will bring an added layer to what it means to attend an event here.”
Each Deezer playlist, curated by its editorial team, will host a selection of songs or an album from every musician performing at the SSE
Deezer has a diverse library of 53 million tracks and access to
Hydro, helping fans get in the mood and build excitement before and
‘Flow’, a never-ending soundtrack that provides current favourites
after a gig. Fans will also have the chance to discover playlists from
mixed in with recommended new and old music tailored to
global artists that may one day perform at the venue.
personal tastes.
Phil Moore, Deezer’s VP of Northern & Southern EMEA commented:
The multi-year Deezer and SSE Hydro Glasgow partnership will begin
“Our partnership with SSE Hydro allows visitors to have a free
October 2018.
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OCTOBER 2018
Rob Beckham leaves WME
New CEO appointed for AEG Europe
From VIP-Daily News
From VIP-Daily News
Rob Beckham, co-head of Nashville’s WME
AEG announced that Tom Miserendino will
opening of Mercedes Platz and the opening
office and agent for Garth Brooks, Brad
retire as president and CEO of its European
of the ICON Outlet. AEG has expanded its
Paisley, Chase Bryant, Chris Young, Jake
operation. Starting December 31st, Alex Hill
venue portfolio and grown its music and live
Owen, and many others has departed the
will replace him.
festivals business under his leadership.
Hill is currently AEG Europe’s chief operating
Miserendino seems to have high confidence
officer and financial officer.
in his successor, saying, “With Alex’s
agency. Beckham`s clients included country star Chris Young and Beckham was a partner at the
extensive
leadership
experience
and
agency for the signing of Dolly Parton and
CCO and chairman of AEG, Jay Marciano,
the overall strength of the company’s
Garth Brooks in recent years. Beckham has
says that Hill is the perfect replacement
management team, now is the perfect time
worked with acts like Blake Shelton, Brad
for
experience.
to implement our succession plan so that I
Paisley, Brett Eldredge, Rascal Flatts, Reba,
“Alex is the perfect choice to succeed
can spend more time with my family. I am
The Band Perry and many others.
Tom,” Marciano relayed. “He has been
very confident that AEG’s best days continue
instrumental in helping to develop and
to lie ahead.”
Miserendino’s
industry
Beckham was one of five co-heads at WME
execute our corporate strategy in Europe
Nashville and served as partner at the
which has strengthened and grown our
AEG is headquartered in Los Angeles and is
agency. The remaining co-heads for the
regional operations.”
one of the world’s largest live entertainment
Nashville office are Joey Lee, Jay Williams, Greg Oswald and Scott Clayton.
and ticketing companies. AEG owns the Hill has served as the COO of AEG Europe’s
AXS.com ticketing platform, the AXS cable
operations for the past six years. He has been
network, and several different live venues in
A native of Montana and graduate of the
the CFO for the past 11 years, and is credited
the United States and across Europe.
University of Montana, Rob now lives in
with driving the company’s commercial
Brentwood, Tennessee, with his wife and
growth across Europe. That said, Marciano
It’s also frequently at loggerheads with Live
daughter. In December, it was announced
notes that Miserendino’s experience will be
Nation, with the two titans often battling
that Beckham was to become president elect
missed.
over turf. That includes recurring spats
of the Country Music Association.
about venues, the talent that plays within Miserendino led the company through one of
those venues, and the agreements that
its largest European expansions, including the
govern both.
Rob Beckham Alex Hill
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2018 08 NOV.
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2018 15 DEC.
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2018 19 NOV.
JETHRO TULL BY IAN ANDERSON
2018 05 DEC.
BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB
2018 24 OCT.
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19 JAN. & 20 2019
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CTS Eventim
Live Nation
- Unexpectedly Bearish
- Bucking The Trend
The decline of the share price for CTS Eventim is harsh. Bearing
Also a downer for the share of Live Nation, but certainly less than
in mind that the current mood in the financial community is a bit
for other shares. From $53.67 down to $50.70 is a bit more relaxing
“bearish”, the decrease of this share is surprisingly significant. The
than for the above-mentioned shares. Live Nation furthermore
drop from a previously reported 37.60 Euro on September 25, down
announced to release it business report for Q3 on November 1.
to 32.10 Euro on October 26, hurts. All relevant stock market indices currently are under pressure, as is
Spotify
also the share price development for CTS Eventim. But in the case of
- Almost Back Where It Started
this Company which peaked the border of 43 Euro, just at the end of June, this movement is more than just “volatile.”
On the first day of its stock market debut on April 3 the share closed at $149.01. Seven months later this share exactly reached again with $149.68 the same price level. While in the meantime
DEAG
the shares of Spotify reached at the end of July even the price of
- Mini-Bond Gains 20 Million Euro
$198.99, this indicates some of a roller coaster effect.
DEAG raised 20 million Euro via a mini-bond. The offer foresaw raising 25 million Euros, but DEAG , ahead of schedule closed the
Eventbrite
offer when it gained subscriptions for 20 million Euros. The bond
- In Line With The Overall Trend
was supposed to pay interest of six percent per year, which is definitely a rate above the average.
Started well in the beginning, but within just one month facing the reality of concerns at stock markets. From $35.01as reported in the last
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At the stock market instead the share price similar to the one for
issue, this share went down to $26.48. Results for Q3 are scheduled to
CTS Eventim suffers. One month ago the reported share price was
be announced on November 12, while the main question remains how
3.62 Euro, this time it is just 3.02 Euro.
the international stock markets will perform in the meantime.
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