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McGowan’s The name Luxembourg always takes me
produced songs and bands, or should I say
Government that the value of the UK music
back to my youth – a long time ago now!
groups, that are still listened to, although
industry has topped £5.2 billion (see report
– in the days when I was first interested in
not on the transistor radios tuned to Radio
in this issue)
music. That was in the sixties, a time that
Luxembourg that we used to smuggle
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into bed at night. This commercial station
It’s no surprise in these uncertain times
was way ahead of the BBC and the pirate
that there’s more mention of mental health
radio stations and many of us that landed
support both for musicians, show staff
up working in the music industry have
and audience members in these troubled
the DJ’s that broadcast from the Duchy to
times! For instance
thank for that early encouragement. So I’m
has announced that it will have mental
always happy to be invited to take part in
health support staff on hand at more shows,
Sonic Visions, the festival and conference
following trials at recent Ariana Grande and
that takes place framed by the old, and
Little Mix concerts. Earlier this month, various
very impressive, steelworks, in the avenue
music industry and live event organisations
du rock’n’roll no less, opposite the Rockhal
partnered with the charity Music Support
venue -
you can’t get much better sited
to offer discounted places on the Mental
for a music event! Ideal for doing a panel
Health First Aid programme, a training
on ‘Building a Sustainable Music Industry!
course designed to help people recognise
Anyway, see report in this issue.
the signs of mental illness and addiction so
NEC Group Arenas
that they can better support those who are So, back in the UK, life has been pretty
affected by them.
much dominated by politics, last night our current Tory Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Seems the right time to mention Meltdown,
and Opposition Labour Leader carried
the 27th edition of the UK’s longest-running
out a televised debate that left a lot of us
artist-curated music festival will next year
wondering how much worse can things get.
be curated by fashion Music, film and icon
Music business interactions with politicians
Grace Jones, always known for her calm
have included Stormzy calling Tory cabinet
and level approach to things - should be
member an “actual piece of shit” after his
interesting!
remarks about the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, and Prime Minister and ex-
So, as far as my diary tells me, I don’t have
Mayor of London Boris Johnson claiming to
any conferences or other events to go to
be a Clash fan, although he mainly listens to
over the next month, just an upcoming
the Rolling Stones? London Calling? Brexit
General Election, and perhaps a gig or two,
still threatens and politicians still don’t seem
so I’ll stay as relaxed as possible under the
to have any idea of how badly affected
circumstances, and I suggest you do the
the music business will be by leaving the
same. Let me know how your month goes,
EU, much as ex-MP and chief of UK Music
in the meantime Ladies and Gentlemen –
Michael Dugher has pointed out to the Tory
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Sonic Visions Music Lab & Festival 2019 Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
This 12th edition of the Luxembourg based event which aims to bring together music industry professionals, film industry professionals, musicians, artists and fans sold out, attracting more than 650 delegates, from music and film industry professionals to bands and artists. 100 professional speakers from all over Europe contributed. Four keynotes featured personalities such as Mac Reynolds (Manager of Imagine Dragons), Pedro Winter (Ed Banger/Justice), Andreas Schoenrock
(Studio
Schoenrock)
Sonic Visions
and
Academy Award® Winner Sylvain Bellemare. develop their projects and find the resources Also 12 panels offered state-of-the-art
they need to further their careers. This year’s
information about the music industry,
program discussed topics like music and film,
as well as, ten practical workshops & 20
artist management, European Networks for
networking events
the music industry and of course handson subjects like Social Media promotion, the different European markets and Sync. Initiatives like INES (Innovation Network of European Showcases), which Sonic Visions is part of, helped to increase the international and European impact of the event. We are really happy about this year’s edition as we
Olivier Toth - CEO Rockhal
had more than 600 delegates attending the conference over the 3 days.”
been successfully developing a sustainable ecosystem for music professionals and
Olivier Toth, CEO of Rockhal commented:
Sam Reinhard
creative entrepreneurs from Luxembourg and from abroad.”
“We’ve created SONIC VISIONS Music Lab & Festival to connect artists, music industry
Concerning the EAA
Sam Reinard, Manager of Rocklab, Sonic
professionals and other relevant creative
Visions Music Lab told VIP News:
industries (film, IT, etc.)
“Sonic Visions Music Lab has become the
The keynotes of renowned international
in the next issue: He commented, We’ve
annual event where the music industry and
experts like Pedro Winter (CEO - Ed Banger,
been working hard on trying to figure out
the creative industries from Luxembourg
Manager - Justice) and Mac Reynolds
what big arenas - Rockhal and much bigger
and the neighbouring regions including
(Manager - Imagine Dragons) aim to
ones throughout Europe - can offer as
France, Belgium and Germany meet. We
inspire and give practical tips to artists and
opportunities for young artists. So, we have
have worked hard on building a strong and
entrepreneurs who want to make a living
created a pilot program called Europact © : a
sustainable network helping artists, music
from their passion and bring their business
branded live performance space to showcase
professionals and creative entrepreneurs to
to the next level. With this event, we’ve
European emerging talent in these venues.
Olivier Toth also introduced plans for a new project which we will cover in more detail
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Mick Hucknall receives the German Sustainability Award From VIP-Daily News
The German Sustainability Award`s honorary
history. The new Simply Red album “Blue
platform in Europe to declare demands on
prize to Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall,
Eyed Soul” (2019) adds another chapter to
politics, business, science and society,” says
who together with Radiohead and other
this worldwide success story.
Stefan Lohmann, Artist Relations Manager
representatives of the British music industry
responsible for the international stars and
has declared a climate emergency, is proof of
“For me it is always a special pleasure
live entertainment concept of the German
this. They demand an immediate reaction of
to succeed in inspiring such outstanding
Sustainability Award.
the governments to protect all life on earth.
legends of music history for the activities of the German Sustainability Award. Simply
Mick Hucknall on sustainability and his
The British musician is one of the best-known
Red singer Mick Hucknall`s acceptance of
demands on governments and economy:
soul and pop singers. With Simply Red he has
the award is also a special honour for us.
“This earth is the only home we have and
had worldwide success since 1984 and sold
With Mick Hucknall, Radiohead and many
I am saddened when I see the way we
more than 70 million records worldwide. The
other international artists and a large part
humans neglect the welfare of our planet
breakthrough came with the Manchester
of the British music industry declaring a
and one another. We all need to consider
band`s debut album “Picture Book” (1985),
climate emergency, we have succeeded in
what we can do to bring about change,
followed by countless more successful albums
increasing the pressure on politics and the
particularly governments, industry leaders,
and songs. Hits like “If You Don`t Know Me
economy. Because behind the artists are
and all in positions of power, in order to
By Now” (1989) and “Holding Back The
many millions of fans. And the German
secure a better future for our children.“ Mick
Years” (1995) belong to the classics of music
Sustainability Award is definitely the best
Hucknall – Simply Red
Mick Hucknall
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ILMC 2020 And Beyond - Greg Parmley Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com Slowly but steadily the new year approaches,
But Greg Parmley has much more to tell, and
more business. There were some smash
and as it comes it brings a first overview of
the latest edition of the International Festival
showcases this year, the mood was good,
the upcoming edition of ILMC 2020. Greg
Forum (IFF) appears as good a starting point
and we got away with only the odd rain
Parmley, director of this annual convention
as any…
shower! Coming out of this year, we have a clear plan for the next edition and some
for the live music industry has some new things in mind for the event. Among others
VIP News: For the files: How was the IFF,
ILMC will be expanded and adds a second
what are your observations and findings
conference location.
for this year’s edition?
more changes we want to make... VIP News: For the very first time ILMC 2020 will include a second location.
Besides the long term home of the ILMC,
Greg Parmley: For me personally, it was
Please explain how the Baglioni Hotel
the Royal Garden Hotel, which has for
our best edition yet. We expanded the
will be included in the overall concept
ages served the delegates of this event
space around the main showcase venue,
for ILMC...
with the promise of the most outstanding
Dingwalls, by paying off market stallholders.
food on offer at European music industry
This allowed us to increase numbers a little
Greg Parmley: We’ll be running some
conferences, the closely located Baglioni
to 800 delegates - over 500 festivals and 250
specialist conference sessions there, the
will become an-add on location for this
agents. We introduced several new elements
Dutch Impact night will be hosted in their on
next edition.
as well - all focussed on delegates doing
site club, and the main bar will be exclusive
Greg Parmley - ILMC Director
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to ILMC delegates. The Royal Garden Hotel is still where the majority of the action will be, but the Baglioni is just a 3-minute walk from the Royal Garden - it’ll add a lot more meeting space. VIP News: Networking and doing business is a pretty much essential for almost every music industry convention. However, have you discovered any changes in terms of demands and preferences from industry delegates in general? Greg Parmley: Over the last couple of years, we’ve noticed a lot more business being done at ILMC by festivals, and that’s primarily to do with the booking period getting earlier. A few years back, March was
sector almost remains immune to these
continue and more venue projects will come
a tough time in the calendar as the festivals
developments. Nevertheless, “Brexit”
online. The major players will continue
were all booked and no one was working on
is a perfect example of how political
to wrap up more independents, and new
the following year. But with booking getting
developments could have a significant
festival brands will roll out. With emerging
earlier, discussions about headliners have
impact on the economic model of the
tech and increasing production standards,
come full circle - March is increasingly a very
concert industry. Does the live music
the live experience for fans will continue to
key period to do business.
sector need to be more concerned about
improve. Europe boasts many of the most
these kinds of developments?
creative and entrepreneurial leaders in the
VIP News: Can you already let us know
business, and globally more tickets are
about your ideas and plans for the
Greg Parmley: Live music is affected by any
being sold than ever. My expectations are
conference agenda of ILMC 2020?
political upheaval, like all industries, but
very positive!
the reality is that we’re quite far down the Greg Parmley: We have a provisional
pecking order after things like food and
VIP News: Which international live music
schedule mapped out, and I’m honestly
medicine. There’s a huge level of input and
markets do you expect to become more
more excited about this next edition than
communication between bodies like UK
of interest for the live music industry in
any other before it. There is a lot to discuss
Music and the UK Government surrounding
the near future?
at the moment. We announce the main
Brexit though, so the concerns that there
agenda in January, but Futures Forum - our
are, are not being felt passively.
single day format for young executives - will
Greg Parmley: It’s markets that have a high population and a lower amount of
be bigger in 2020, and there’s the new hotel
VIP News: What are your expectations
international touring or show infrastructure.
site to programme as well.
for the European concert industry in
India, Africa, the Middle East - there’s a
2020 and that in the UK?
huge amount of potential worldwide, and
VIP News: Politically and socially we
with music crossing borders faster than ever
see a lot of changes, globally and
Greg Parmley: The influx of capital that
thanks to streaming and social media, new
locally. It looks like that the live music
we’ve seen over the last couple of years will
audiences are emerging.
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Livekomm Achieves Political Recognition Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com Politicians are not so different from pop stars. The majority of both
the budget for culture in 2020 up to the record level of 2 billion
groups are highly in love with themselves, highly demanding and
Euros. Simultaneously two politicians of the SPD, who are also both
usually requires a lot to raise their attention. In serious consideration
members of the budget commission, proudly announced that they
of the similarities in the challenges of either booking a pop star or
managed to obtain funding grants for a new trade show of about
gaining awareness by politicians, the German trade organisation
11 million Euro, entitled “Creative Tech Festival Ruhr.” This event
Livekomm has at least now achieved some political awareness.
is supposed to be held in the Ruhr District and is dedicated to the creative industries and includes, guess what, a bit of music, too.
As there is a season for business reports by corporate companies, there is one for political parties. At least this is the case, when governments
So far, so good. But besides the exciting news about budget
determine budgets and the distribution of press releases determining
allocations, LiveKomm the trade body for music venues und festivals
how the agreed budget will be spent. Parties in opposition send out
issued a press release headlined: “First protective measures for music
statements complaining about how the budget is spent, while parties
clubs at federal level in sight?” In detail the news covers the fact that
in governmental power celebrate the genius of how they handle the
the German Bundestag for the first time ever will debate about the
payments of public money.
“classification and recognition of music clubs as cultural institutions and other issues for the protection of cultural areas.”
The first news in the mailbox was the one by the German Green party, besides being in opposition, claiming it as their success that some
Within the press release the organisation reported on a summary
money will be spent for popular music projects and programmes from
of music clubs that have recently closed down: Scandale (Cottbus),
the state budget for culture in 2020
Rosis (Berlin), Damenundherren (Düsseldorf), Essener Studio (Essen), Spritzehaus (Frankfurt), White Rabbit (Freiburg), Kleiner Donner
The next came from committee members of the budget commission
(Hamburg), Schwimmbad-Club (Heidelberg), So&So (Leipzig), MMA
of the Christian Democrats (CDU), who govern in coalition with the
(München), Bogaloo (Pfarrkirchen), Tonstudio (Stuttgart), New
Social Democrats (SPD), highlighting that they agreed to increase
Basement (Wiesbaden) und Butan (Wuppertal.)
LiveKomm Board
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Christian Ordon of LiveKomm VIP News asked Christian Ordon, general manager of Livekomm
Ordon: We actually get support from all democratic parties that are
about the meaning of this political approach and his assessment of
interested in multicultural, social and creative spaces. Sometimes,
other political related issues.
however, there are also intra-party conflict issues, such as noise/ sound emissions. Especially with conservative wings of the parties,
VIP News : The political parties “Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen”
it is difficult to talk about topics such as the equality of cultural
(Green Party) and “Die Linke” (Left Wing Party) have put the
institutions, complaints from residents or even drug checking.
question about protection measures for concert clubs on the political agenda of the Bundestag (German Parliament). Please
VIP News: Organisations such as Deutscher Musikrat (German
explain the application of this measure and the expectations
Music Council) or Deutscher Kulturrat (German Council for
you may have for this initiative?
Culture) can still be considered as political hardliners when it comes to the appropriate consideration of issues related to
Christian Ordon: Unfortunately, music venues are not yet appreciated
popular music. On the other hand latest elections results are
and recognised at all levels of administration, Music clubs are
showing strong shifts within the landscape of political parties
sometimes criminalised or equated as “places of entertainment”
in parliaments. Could you imagine that these organisations
alongside “red light establishments” in accordance with the
will make changes in the near future if upcoming elections
Building Utilisation Ordinance. But what is the difference between
cause a different political environment with a perhaps more
a concert hall dedicated to classical music and one dedicated to club
modern approach in terms of culture policies?
culture? What is needed is a clear interdepartmental commitment to music clubs, especially in the Bundestag and in the ministries of the
Ordon: Yes, I think the change is about to happen. Just because of
federal and state governments.
the generational change that these organizations are undergoing. Many pop-socialized people are starting to engage in the
VIP News: The current political settings in Germany for a wide
committees. For my part, there is the wish that we no longer talk
ranging consideration of the challenges such as gentrification
about classical or pop music or even pop culture & high culture, but
or noise emissions that music venues have to deal with these
rather speak here with a uniform concept of culture and consider
days doesn’t seem to be very promising. Whom do you
together how we can further strengthen it. There are already joint
consider as allies and whom as opponents on political levels
projects at the state level, such as support for network building or
for the current projects by Livekomm?
advisory services. It is precisely in these states and councils that the aim is to strengthen rural areas with cultural offerings. And what do we need for this? Experimental spaces to try things out and a sustainable infrastructure. VIP News: The gap of funding between classical music and popular music in Germany is huge, actually it is a very few millions versus some billions. In 2017 The Raad for Cultuur in the Netherlands (Dutch Council for Culture) already came up with the recommendation to support popular music in a similar way to classical music. One of the main arguments for this advice was to supply access to cultural funding equally to all parts of the society according to their cultural preferences. What is your experience when talking to politicians and officials about such topics? Do they realize that ‘inequality’ even in the area of cultural politics is causing current friction in today’s political landscape? Ordon: Personally, I am not a friend of “us against them”, but yes, when we talk about culture, we should be treated equally. Even
Christian Ordon - Photo by Ralf Goebel
though we don’t want to have venues that are fully financed in the funding context, independence is already very important to our
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members. Equal treatment also starts at the administrative level or
Sector.” What does this statement means in terms of
with the relaxation of regulations in order to make the everyday life
Livekomm? Do you recognise an internal difference between
of clubs and festivals easier. For example reduced sales tax rates or
commercial companies and non-profit-ventures?
comparable issues. Ordon: No, we have members of every type of business. From But we can also hope for a generational change in this area. The
collectives to the socio-cultural centres to the medium-sized tour
parties are currently looking for solutions to social problems such
operating companies that run venues. But the music is the focus of
as gentrification and urban development policy, increasing social
all members. The fact is, however, that within LiveKomm, like the
isolation, rural depopulation or the shift to the right. (Club) culture can
British or Spanish associations, the largest proportion of members
help here and give recommendations for action or even best practice
are private companies. This does not mean, that they call themselves
approaches. It is clear that the Left and the Greens are closest to us
a cash machine or music business. They see themselves primarily as
in terms of content. But there is also movement in the large popular
cultural institutions. Live DMA is all about the small Grassroot venues,
parties, if that can still be said, as can be seen in some federal states,
driven not by money but by passion. From a business point of view,
where representatives of the CDU/CSU (Christian conservatives) or
you can’t sometimes explain this at all or it makes no sense. But it’s
the SPD (social democrats) are campaigning for the strengthening of
worth protecting.
pop structures. Here we are also in agreement within the EU partner associations and VIP News: On the other hand, concert clubs or the live music
everyone is aware of the other’s differences. We have been a member
sector in general does not use its audience of concertgoers
of Live DMA since 2013. Of course we first had to clarify the situation
or even artists for any political initiatives. Isn’t it about time
in Germany and that we do not have structures like in France or the
to develop joint activities for a better consideration of pop
Netherlands. In the end, we always agree on the goals. The Live DMA
culture on political levels?
does a damn good job and we are proud to be part of it.
Ordon: In any case, currently we are looking for artists/bands to
VIP News: Please explain what is on the agenda of Livekomm
support us in our campaign “Music Is Not Noise” on a European
in 2020?
level. In October 2018, the WHO published noise guidelines for the European Region in which noise was identified as one of the greatest
Ordon: For one thing, the Live 100 funding programme, which we
environmental threats to physical and mental health and well being.
have instigated and which is being implemented by Initiative Musik,
Emissions from live music performances are even equated with
will already start in January 2020. The aim here is to support Grassroot
engine noise. Music is therefore also recreational noise. According
venues and cover the smallest concerts held. That is 200 per concert.
to the WHO, recreational noise includes visits to nightclubs, pubs,
100 for the venue, 100 for the band/artist. For 2020 the government
concerts and music venues. It is clear to us that both the audience
has provided two million Euros. An exciting project, which is unique
and our staff must be protected. However, there are musical genres
so far in the promotion of culture by the federal government.
where the volume is part of the artistic expression, such as Doom metal or Techno. Here the audience knows what they are getting into
At the political level, we would like to try to change the building
when they buy their tickets or they complain to the organizer if the
regulations with a cross-party initiative, so that music clubs with concert
sound is too quiet.
halls and theatres are put on an equal footing under building law.
Unfortunately, the Federal Association of Musicians is still absent
We are also working on concepts for funding programmes for
in Germany. There are numerous associations in Germany that
festivals, comparable with the federal APPLAUS for music venues. Our
deal with the entire environment of the music business or with
working group “Festival Kombinat” is very active on these issues.
their funding structures, such as the BVPOP. There are also “genre representations” like the Union of German Jazz Musicians, but no
At the end of the year we are part of the AGENDA event organised
umbrella organization. That’s a shame, because we need the voice of
by music associations such as the BDKV, the VUT or the BVMI in
the musicians at our side.
cooperation with the Initiative Musik and the GEMA. In 2018 this took place for the first time and we could again address our demands
VIP News: Livekomm is part of LiveDMA, one of the umbrella
directly to the politicians. The overriding goal for all associations,
organisations for music venues in Europe. In fact LiveDMA
however, is the common voice of the music industry in Germany.
just released a political statement regarding, “Securing a Sustainable Future for the European Non-Profit Cultural
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Iglesias shows cancelled due to fraud From VIP-Daily News Enrique Iglesias has cancelled his upcoming shows in Croatia, Belarus and Latvia. According to Creative Artists Agency (CAA) who represent Iglesias, the reason is a lack of compliance on behalf of promoter Art BG. ‘Sadly and regrettably, after much careful consideration, and exhausting all possible alternatives, we have been forced to cancel the upcoming shows in Zagreb, Riga, and Minsk. ArtBG, the concert tour promoter, producer, and event organizer, have not
Enrique Iglesias
complied nor fulfilled their contractual obligations
with
the
venues
and
all
According to various news sites a Bulgarian
decided to cover the costs of the concert in
production elements for these three events.
promoter claiming to represent ArtBG has
order to not appear untrustworthy to the
All of this makes it impossible to put on the
scammed ticket buyers, venue operators
Greek public.
show that our fans deserve.
and artists, after posing as local promoter for various markets in Central and Eastern
A press release from Viva reads: “Despite
Safety for our fans and crew is paramount
Europe, and is now on the run. The ArtBG
the success of ticket sales, organizer ART
and we cannot guarantee this for everyone
promoter is currently on the run, with what
BG Greece just weeks ago announced that
without
insiders estimate to be just short of €1 million
due to financial problems it was unable to
in ticket pre-sale revenue.
proceed with the concert and cover the
the
promoter
fulfilling
their
obligations. It is simply too big of a risk. Our fans are sacred to us and it is painful
relevant costs. However, ART BG Greece
to have to do this. We hope to find new
Ticketing service Bilesu Serviss stated that
did not provide any information for the
dates in the near future. Together, with
it has approached the local Police in Riga,
returning money from the ticket sales that
vendors and venues, we are devoted to
asking for a legal assessment of this situation
the promoter had collected in full, but
make the responsible party, ArtBG, held
and possible fraud by ArtBG. “Until a reply is
instead used the proceeds for their own
responsible for their actions,” read an official
received from the State Police regarding the
benefit leaving the artist and all the people
announcement from the Iglesias team.
further process, no refund will be made for
who worked for the company unpaid”.
the tickets purchased,” it states.
Bryan Adams
Viva has taken legal action against the Bulgarian
promoter
ArtBG`s
fraudulent
promoter and adds that” in order not
behaviour has also hit Greece according to
to cancel the Bryan Adams concert and
news service Ethnos.
therefore not risk the ticket buyers losing their money or those who had already
Ethnos has reported that promoter ArtBG,
worked for the concert, Viva decided to bear
who were the organizers of both Bryan
the costs and, in collaboration with a new
Adams` Athens concert at OAKA Indoor
promoter, the concert did take place”
Stadium on November 18th and Jose Carrera`s show days after, have stolen
ArtBG started promoting events in 2008 and
the revenue from ticket sales and have
has since then promoted more than 500
disappeared.
shows across Europe, the company has also promoted tours with artists such as Ricky
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The Bryan Adams concert was saved at the
Martin, Julio and Enrique Iglesias, Scorpions,
last minute, by ticket company Viva who
Lara Fabian and more.
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Successful New Venue Applicant to UK Grassroots Live Music Fund Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
VIP News has frequently reported on the efforts made by The Music Venues Trust in the UK to protect the future of many British Clubs and small venues. The MVT has had remarkable success, particularly in the introduction of legislation enforcing the Agent of Change, which had protected many venues that would otherwise have been closed due to noise complaints made by the developers of new housing built near existing venues responsible for addressing noise issues. Perhaps and hopefully MVT and Livekomm could co-operate in efforts to protect the future of live venues?
Also much work has been done to make
a fund specifically to address those needs.
“At Paper Dress Vintage we’re very lucky to
various funds available, including Arts
Like all grassroots music venues across the
be surrounded by so many creative people
Council England’s Supporting Grassroots
country, we’ve received fantastic support
in Hackney, not to mention all the emerging
Live Music Fund. Hackney’s Paper Dress
from Music Venue Trust across the last five
artists who travel from all over the world to
Vintage, located in Hackney, East London
years. They’ve been absolutely fundamental
play on our little stage. We can’t wait to
is the latest successful applicant to Arts
in both making the case for support and
bring even bigger and better shows to you
Council England ‘Supporting Grassroots
in assisting us and other venues to make a
all in 2020 and beyond… Long live MVT
Live Music Fund’.
successful application.
and long live Grassroots Music Venues!”
This leading Grassroots Music Venue will now be carrying out a complete upgrade to sound, lights and accessibility having received a substantial grant. Steve Dix of Paper Dress Vintage says: “We’ve just celebrated our 12th birthday at Paper Dress Vintage and this funding award is the best birthday present we could have wished for - thanks Arts Council, we’re over the bloody moon! We’ll be investing in a new state of the art PA and lighting rig and generally improving our facilities, sprinkling a bit of much-needed investment into our magical little corner of London Borough of Hackney Central. “Grassroots
Music
Venues
have
been
crying out for this type of investment for years and we’re very grateful that Arts Council England recognised the cultural importance of these venues and created
Steve Dix, Paper Dress Vintage
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NOVEMBER 2019
Value of UK music industry tops £5.2 billion, says UK Music Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com In its efforts to make clear to the UK
collect data and have developed a new
Government hell-bent on proceeding
definition of what constitutes the core UK
with our removal from the European
music industry”. Newly included in the big
Union, that the UK music industry will
count are music lawyers and accountants,
be irrevocably damaged by Brexit, the
recording studios, and - most significantly
trade body UK Music has put many
- the music retail sector, including the
arguments forward to try and convince
often
our politicians to see sense, but the
makers and sellers.
forgotten
musical
Michael Dugher, CEO UK Music
instrument
cultural and practical statements don’t seem to be convincing.
In terms of breakdown by strand of the music industry, the group called music creators
However, surely there is one thing that
-which brings together artists, songwriters
usually appeals to many government
and, as of this report, record producers too
members – money! So will the recent
- still has by far the biggest GVA of £2.5
release of highly impressive statements
billion. Live music is then the next biggest
Still, despite the rude health, there remains
outlining the value of the music industry
strand of the business with a GVA of £1.1
work to be done to keep things moving in
have an effect?
billion, a 10% increase on last year’s figures.
the right direction. Obviously. Because that’s
Cross-sector trade body UK Music has
The music rights sector, however, is split
the value of your industry to political types,
updated its big “value of the music industry”
across three strands. The GVA of the
and then present your wish list of reforms
figure, which the lobbying group cleverly
recording industry is £568 million, while for
and initiatives you want from Parliament
calculates each year so that stat-loving
music publishing its £459 million. Then some
and the government. As soon as we have
politicians can then quote it back at them.
of the £402 million allocated to music retail
such a thing.
And the figure is up, up, up: from £4.5
is for monies kept by the retailers on the sale
billion last year to £5.2 billion this year. Partly
of discs, downloads and subscriptions, which
“This is not a time for complacency”,
because of growth across the sector, and
is essentially also music rights income. Put all
added Dugher. “We face many challenges
partly because UK Music has expanded its
that together, and music rights probably out-
to ensure we keep our music industry
definition of the music industry.
performs live.
vibrant, diverse and punching above its
the point of reports like this. Demonstrate
weight. We need to do more to protect This figure is the ‘gross value added’ by the
Other big number stats in the new report
grassroots venues by helping them combat
music business to the wider UK economy.
include music industry export revenues of
soaring business rates. We need to nurture
UK Music compiles it by pulling in data
£2.7 billion, a £4.5 billion contribution to the
the talent pipeline, including by reversing
from across the different strands of the
UK economy from the wider music tourism
the decline of music in education, so that
music industry, and then breaks down the
sector, and an estimate that 190,935 people
children from every background have
resulting stats by those strands. These used
were working in the music industry in 2018.
access to music”.
Music’. The new ‘Music By Numbers’ book
Launching the new report, UK Music boss
And, of course, “we need to make sure that
published today revamps things a little, and
Michael Dugher said: “Our report reveals firm
creators get fair rewards for their content
also includes music tourism data previously
evidence that the British music industry is in
and are not ripped off by big tech. And we
released separately.
great shape and continuing to lead the world.
urgently need to ensure that the impact
The figures are hugely encouraging and
of Brexit doesn’t put in jeopardy the free
In an outline of its methodology, UK Music
show that, as well as enriching the lives of
movement of talent, just at the time when we
notes: “This year ... we have expanded the
millions of people, music makes an incredible
should be looking outwards and backing the
elements of the industry about which we
contribution to the UK’s economy”.
best of British talent right across the world”.
to be shared via a report called ‘Measuring
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NAMES & JOBS
NOVEMBER 2019
Florian Hauss appointed new MD for German Agency Four Artist
ADE Director Mariana Sanchotene is leaving
From VIP-Daily News
From VIP-Daily News Berlin booking agency Four
Mariana Sanchotene will leave the Amsterdam Dance Event
Artists has announced that
Foundation on December 6. The Supervisory Board and Sanchotene
the former managing director
have decided to end their cooperation, but remain on good terms
Alexander Richter will end his
and Sanchotene will continue her career in the cultural sector.
activity after 22 years “at his own request” at the end of
Says Willemijn Maas: “We are indebted to Mariana Sanchotene for
the year.
her full dedication to ADE. We wish her every success in her further career.”
His successor will be Florian Hauss , who has been a member of the Four Artists team for 15 years.
Mariana Sanchotene said: “This has been a special year, where we have worked hard to give ADE the place in the creative sector that it
Hauss began his career first as a tour manager of Die Fantastischen
now has and deserves. I am very proud of it”.
Vier. At Four Artists he successfully established a department for electronic music with well-known DJs such as David Guetta, Fritz
In the past year, ADE has become independent and the moved to
Kalkbrenner and Boys Noize or the Electro Magnetic Festival.
offices in Vondel Park, in Amsterdam with a number of successful long-term partnerships also being established. The Supervisory Board
In addition to the management, Florian Hauss will in future also take
is now looking for a successor to lead the Amsterdam Dance Event,
over the booking for Die Fantastischen Vier from the Berlin-based
which continues to be the most important business platform for
company. Markus Grosse will remain Deputy Managing Director of
electronic music and world’s biggest club festival.
the Four Artists Booking Agency. The 25th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from Die Fantastischen Vier and Fitz Braum founded Four Artists in 1997.
Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October 2020. The Amsterdam Dance
Initially planned as an extended service for the artists of their former
Event (ADE) is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
music label Four Music, the company grew under the leadership of Alex Richter into a large national and international company.
Founding partner: Buma with support from the Municipality of Amsterdam and VSB Fonds.
Four Artists now has 45 employees at its headquarters in Berlin and represents national artists such as Seeed, Marteria, Scooter, Clueso, Kontra K or Joris as well as international acts such as Wanda, The Lumineers, the Black Eyed Peas or Jimmy Eat World.
Florian Hauss with Die Fantastichen Vier members
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Mariana Sanchotene
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NAMES & JOBS
NOVEMBER 2019
New Chairman for NKA From VIP-Daily News in this field, and I look forward to taking on the position, says Ivar Chelsom Vogt. Ivar previously served as general manager of Kultur Vest and Borealis festival, and also has organizing experience from a number of festivals and venues. Ivar is also a musician and celebrates this year`s 25th anniversary with his band Real Ones. He has been appointed to the Cultural Council`s selection for organizer and festival support and is a member of the board of Vill Vill Vest and city: Larm. The annual meeting in the Norwegian Concert Promoters Organisation (NKA) for 2019 was held in Stavanger.
- Ivar has solid knowledge of the music industry and an important double expertise with experience from both the organizer and artist
At the meeting a new board was elected, with Ivar Chelsom Vogt
side. That with a new board and the hiring of Nyaling Saidy Kiil we
as new chairman. In addition, the Organizer Policy Platform was
have people with experience from the artist side in both the board
updated with new and important points - including climate and the
and the administration expand our perspectives and are a strength
environment.
for us in our work for and with the organizer field, says general manager, Tone Østerdal.
“Some people called the 2019 National Assembly the least dramatic in the history of the organization, but that doesn`t mean important
Other new board members are Therese Østby Haugen, Trym
things were not decided there. Quite the contrary” says general
Grydeland and Åsa Paaske Gulbrandsen. Merete Moum Lo and
manager Tone Østerdal.
Herman Ekle Lund were elected as ordinary board members. Alexandra Archetti Stølen was re-elected for a new term, while
- I am pleased and proud that we have adopted an even clearer
Mariann Bjørnelv (deputy chair), Mia Eriksen and Torgeir Ekeland
Organizer Political Platform, where NKA flags clear ambitions on
(third product) were not up for election.
behalf of both the organizer field and the music industry as a whole. Not least, this is a whole new point about climate and the
We take this opportunity to thank Jon Gotteberg, Bo Terje Hustoft,
environment. Important clarifications were also made related to, for
Thomas Litangen and Limita Lunde for their efforts as board
example, voluntary and policy costs. And of course I have to thank
members of NKA.
the Election Committee and the National Assembly for once again giving us a very competent board.
Ivar Chelsom Vogt
Ivar Chelsom Vogt, Head of Culture at the USF Verftet and artist, was elected new Chairman of the Board. - The live market is growing and concert organizers are playing an increasingly central role in the music industry. At the same time, margins are small and many organizer environments are under pressure. It is important that we as a field work together to ensure a broad, diverse and viable organizer field. NKA is an organization in continuous growth and development, with a membership growth of 13 per cent so far in 2019. It says something about NKA`s relevance, position and opportunity. There is still a lot to work on
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VIP NEWS > BUSINESS >
MUSIC IN SHARES
NOVEMBER 2019
Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com
CTS Eventim - Solid Results and a Sales Story
Eventbrite - Results Lift Share Prices
Earlier this month on November 5, CTS Eventim released preliminary
Eventbrite reported for Q3 a nett revenue of $82.05 million and
business results for the third quarter (Q3) for the ongoing business
a loss per share of $0.36. For the ongoing year the net revenue is
year. With the revenue up nearly twenty per cent (19.7) the company
$244 million with a loss per share of $0.68. The reported net loss
gained a turnover of 378 million Euros in the last three months.
of Q3-2019 is $30.1 million compared to $35.5 million in Q3-2018.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation
The reported share price in the October issue was $17.18, for the
increased by 42.3 per cent with an overall result of 65.2 million
current issue it is $19.93...
Euro. The reported revenue for the last nine months increased by 16.5 per cent to 1.07 billion Euros.
DEAG - A Soft Decline But just a few days later on November 14, some remarkable news caused uproar. In December 2015 CTS Eventim CEO Klaus Peter
Last time 4.34, this time 4.25 Euro. Business results for Q3 will be
Schulenberg transferred his holdings in the company of 50.2 per
released at the end of November to be covered in the year end
cent of the share capital towards the KPS Trust. In April 2017 seven
summary due in December.
per cent of those shares have been sold, resulting in the KPS Trust owning 43.2 per cent of the share capital of the company. Part of the the news reported that another 4.37 per cent of the shares
Live Nation - Results Cause Share Price Backlash
bundled within the KPS Trust had been sold, which means that KPS Trust now holds 38.8 per cent of CTS Eventim.
The recently released business report on October 31 revealed a Q3 figure o f $ 3,77 b illion, a s lightly w eaker r esult t han t hat o f Q 3-
Due to this news, the share price shortly came under pressure but
2018 ($3.83 billion). Nevertheless the current results for the first
more or less quickly recovered. The German “Manager Magazin�
nine months of 2019 show an increase from $8.18 to $8.65 billion.
reported that Schulenberg actually aimed to sell more shares but estimated that the proceeds of the transaction could amount to
Apparently investors had hoped for better results. While Vip News
200 million Euros.
reported on October 25 a share price of $67.85, by October 31 the share price had gone up to $70.73. By November 6 the share
On November 20 the share price was 53.75, the previously reported
price had dropped to just $61.37, which is a significant loss, before
share price on October 25 was 51.40 Euro...
recovering again to $68.22...
Spotify - Good Results Driving Share Price With much better results than expected, Spotify cheered up its shareholders. For the first n ine m onths o f 2 019 S potify r eported revenues of $4.9 billion. In the same period last year the revenue was $3.76 billion. The net income results for Q3-2019 is $240 million, the one for nine months instead is only $23 million. Since October, the share price has risen from $118.83 up to $136.97...
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