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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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OCTOBER 2018

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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OCTOBER 2018

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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OCTOBER 2018

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

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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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OCTOBER 2018

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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OCTOBER 2018

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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NAMES & JOBS

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 19 NOV.

JETHRO TULL BY IAN ANDERSON

2018 05 DEC.

BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB

2018 24 OCT.

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OCTOBER 2018

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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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