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Musings
Here we are then with the first News of
Having seen the departure of Lemmy to take
of operation which concentrated on the
2016. Of course the first shock of the year
his place with the rock gods, or wherever he
now, he said “We are all moving through
was the death of David Bowie, and it really is
decided to land up late last year, this year
the corridor of today” – A good line I
a shock when artists of Bowie’s stature pass
is not starting well, besides Bowie, Glenn
thought, I did ask about the T-Shirt rights,
on, they begin to be considered immortal.
Frey, co-founder and guitarist of the Eagles
but we moved on to more important things
My own memory of him concerned the
has passed on, they all leave a legacy. Also
like his recent deal with Live Nation. All in all
first ever concert promotion I was involved
Dale Griffin, original drummer of Mott the
a very interesting interview!
in, which was in 1969, it took place at The
Hoople lost his battle with illness recently.
Brighton Dome and featured headliners The Edgar Broughton Band, supported by a long
The VIP team were all in rainy and reasonably
Eurosonic’s Peter Smidt with the ETEP
haired (of course!) singer songwriter playing
cold Holland earlier this month for the
programme was to overthrow the Anglo-
twelve string guitar, strangely I recall that he
thirtieth edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag,
American acts stranglehold on the live circuit
was introduced as David Jones, although
in Groningen. This very attractive University
in Europe, although this hasn’t entirely been
Space Oddity had just become a hit, and he
City apparently has the highest average
achieved, great progress has been made
was then known as David Bowie.
number of young people in the Netherlands,
(– see EBBA report in this issue). But it’s
so I thought I should go and alter the figures
interesting to note that Pollstar Pro’s annual
a bit by adding a bit of age! Talking of age,
year-end report informs us that of last year’s
much is said about older musicians still
highest-grossing worldwide concert tours,
holding on to the top touring spots; I notice
just four American artists – Garth Brooks,
for instance that Sting and Peter Gabriel are
Kenny Chesney, Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift
to tour together – mutual support perhaps?
– place in the top 10 (at ninth, eight, fifth
During the Agent’s panel at Eurosonic Jeff
and first, respectively), with the remaining
Craft of X-Ray Touring – tongue in cheek
six spots taken up by bands hailing at least
of course, inferred that agents may have to
partially from the United Kingdom …
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One of the original intentions of the
turn to euthanasia to clear their rosters of older musicians and acts that refuse to go
The Sunday Times released their list of the
quietly to make room for new talents.
top 500 most influential people in the UK at the weekend, and just to show that we
Whether looking back over the development
move in the right circles, the list included Phil
of the business, as we do in this issue’s
Bowdery of Live Nation who took part in the
report on Eurosonic, or looking to future
‘The International Ticket Figures 2015’ panel
development as hopefully we do when
at Eurosonic, which I enjoyed moderating,
considering the development of new talent
and Emma Banks of CAA who we shared a
through ETEP, the EBBAS (see report in
table with at The European Festival Awards.
this issue) or the work of aspiring gents,
Now I only need to become intimate with
managers and artists, the main reality is
the other 498 and there’ll be no stopping
of course the present. During my keynote
me achieving fame and fortune in the UK!
interview with leading German promoter Marek Lieberberg at Eurosonic, I was struck
So, to kick off 2016, Ladies and Gentlemen
by his phrase when referring to his method
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SFX receives $20m in new financing From VIP-Daily News SFX Entertainment has secured $20 million
Back in December, the EDM promoter
in new financing, for “itself and certain of
hired investment bank Moelis & Co to look
its operating subsidiaries”.
at ways of cutting the company`s debt, including potential sales of non-strategic
Limited additional details are available ahead
assets.
of the company filing a Form 8-K, but the capital, “for its working and general corporate
So far this year, SFX has defaulted on its
million in preferred stock by October 17,
purposes”, follows SFX`s attempts to stay
content agreement with Spotify, after CEO
and management company TMWRK, home
afloat amid falling revenues in the new year.
Robert FX Sillerman failed to purchase $15
to Diplo, has also paid $3.6m to buy itself out of the SFX brand. Rumours is
continue
considering
that
filing
the
for
company
bankruptcy.
GoldenTreeAsset Management assigned the its revolving credit facility to Catalyst Fund Limited Partnership V on December 31, while a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission states that SFX has hired FTI Consulting as a chief restructuring officer.
Lady Gaga leaves WME and joins CAA From VIP-Daily News Lady Gaga has left William Morris Endeavor and is now represented by CAA in the US. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 29-year-old, who won best actress in a TV movie or miniseries at last week`s Golden Globes, will be represented by CAA in all areas. Lady Gaga will still be represented in Europe by Solo Agency`s John Giddings. Gaga`s Monster Ball Tour from 2009-11 was the world`s highest grossing for a first time headliner ($227.4 million), while 2012`s Born This Way Ball was that year`s sixth highest grossing tour ($124.9m). Her most recent tour, 2014`s ArtRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball was attended by more than 1m people.
Lady Gaga
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Live Nation biggest ticket seller in 2015 From VIP-Daily News Live Nation sold almost twice as many tickets as nearest ticket selling rival AEG Live in 2015. Live Nation sold 29,256,967 tickets to its shows in 2015, with AEG in second place on 14,727,426, according to Pollstar`s year-end figures. UK based SJM Concerts was fifth with 2,647,230, behind family entertainment specialist Feld Entertainment in third (4,404,637) and Mexico`s OCESA/CIE (3,189,552) in fourth. The Top 10 was rounded off by Germany`s Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur, South American promoter T4F, Australia`s Frontier Touring Company, US-based MSG Entertainment and Mexico`s Zignia Live. Ireland`s biggest promoter MCD Productions placed 14th, selling 1,284,855 tickets, while Aiken Promotions was 35th after 549,210 ticket sales.
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30 Years of Eurosonic Noorderslag - A Mission For Music In Europe Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com The headline of the official press release
among our readers, back in the Nineties,
early days. Touring bands crossing borders in
concerning the results of the recent edition
when Midem in France, Popkomm in
Europe still needed a so called ‘Carnet’, an
of this meaningful trade event reads, “30
Germany or even the New Music Seminar
official declaration for custom authorities,
years Eurosonic Noorderslag, still at the
(NMS) in the US were the leading events for
featuring a list of the entire amount of
forefront of European Music”. A very true
the music industry Eurosonic Noorderslag
equipment and merchandising items artists
statement as this event has created and
began making efforts to move things on a
were carrying with them. Yes, crossing
launched initiatives for the benefit of the
political level.
borders in those days was still a challenge
European live music community like no other music convention.
for all tour managers and artists involved The political situation in those years was very
in playing abroad, while almost all customs
different than the one of today. Awareness
officials at every border control spent at least
A 30 years anniversary is also a worthwhile
and any political recognition for the relevance
two hours checking whether every single
opportunity to show off these achievements.
of popular music was something completely
item was listed in the Carnet or not.
Eurosonic Noorderslag paved the way for
new. The soft launch of public support for
many other showcase festivals in Europe.
popular music started in the Netherlands in
In those days ‘Old Europe’ was still fully in
From the beginning with the one-day event,
the late seventies, followed by France in the
effect. UK and US artist were considered as
Noorderslag, it provided a platform for new
late Eighties.
the one and only outfits considered credible
artists; initially for artists exclusively from the
and meaningful rock and pop artists apart
Benelux. But this purpose was maintained
In those days record companies were
from a few exceptions such as Golden Earing,
when Noorderslagting was added as an extra
still the power players within the music
Kraftwerk or the soft metal band Europe.
day to the event in 1993. Over the years this
industry, while the live music community was
extra day developed and in 1999 evolved into
considered a promotional unit helping to
But as the business grew over the years
Eurosonic.
stimulate record sales.
opportunities arose for artists from other European
countries.
The
number
of
The list of merits this festival gained over the
But to cut the story short, the European
festivals and venues gradually increased,
years is impressive. For the younger ones
Union was still under development in those
concert companies grew bigger and all a sudden corporate companies such as SFX Entertainment, DEAG and CTS Eventim debuted on the various stock markets, while the invention of the data format MP3 and the activities of companies like Napster destroyed the balance sheets of record companies and popular artists. Eurosonic Noorderslag was still there while Midem and Popkomm in Europe faced their first economic backlash and SXSW filled the gap left by the melt down of the NMS in the US. Still on board in those days around
Eurosonic Noorderslag celebrates 30 years
the advent of the new millennium was the European Music Office (EMO) in Brussels.
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Support for the music sector in Europe
Lagerman, Rikke Oxner, Nana Trandou
of Jean Francois Michel of EMO, the music
on national levels was still something
and Phillipe Cornu, and Christof Huber as
industry journalist Emmanuel Legrand and
exceptional, but at least due to the on-going
General Manager had just opened its office
Nikolaus Van Der Paas, Director-General
changes in the music industry the idea of
in Sankt Gallen. Huber meanwhile became
for Education and Culture, the Commission
support for the circulation of European
the General Secretary of Yourope, but
launched the European Borders Breaker
repertoire was successfully implemented at
Eurosonic Noorderslag is still the host of one
Award (EBBA). The first edition of this award
the European Commission by the folks from
of the most vibrant regular meetings places
took place at Midem in Cannes, but since
Eurosonic Noorderslag and EMO.
for this organisation in Europe.
2009 has been presented during Eurosonic Noorderslag.
Peter Smidt at Conamus, the forerunner of
ETEP benefitted from more than just from
Buma Cultuur was journalistically recognised
the well designed set up of the programme.
It is worth mentioning the way that in recent
as the architect of the European Talent
The Eurosonic bookers in the first three
years Eurosonic Noorderslag has added new
Exchange
Francois
years, Igor Monnink und Sjikke Meyer and
events in order to cover the current value
Michel as the EMO political spin doctor in
later on Robert Meijerink and Joey Ruchtie
chain of the music sector appropriately. One
Brussels, while Ruud Berends deployed
over the years proved that they could spot
is Buma Music Meets Tech looked after by
the very practical and effective live music
an extremely high number of new artists
Andy Zondervan and European Production
industry mechanism of this project, that
that went on to become highly successful
Innovation Conference (EPIC) organized by
in collaboration with Yourope and the
following their participation in ETEP.
Marcel Albers.
out to be one of the masterpieces of
Besides ETEP being a success story of its own,
Another
Eurosonic Noorderslag so far.
Eurosonic Noorderslag used the programme
Noorderslag is Peter Sikkema. He has been
Program,
and
Jean
European Broadcasting Union (EBU) turned Peter
of
Eurosonic
to pave the way the way for other popular
on board since 1991, but aside Peter & Peter
When ETEP was launched in 2003, Yourope
music projects at the European Commission.
it is also a really efficient team working on
was still under the leadership of Gunnar
In 2004 based on the joint idea and initiative
this event that is organized in collaboration
Peter Smidt and Ruud Berends two of the pioneers behind Eurosonic Noorderslag
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between Buma Cultuur and the Noorderslag Foundation. The list of contributors includes Corne Bos, Nikki Wright, Cathelijne Baron, Marije Jansen, Dago Houben, Karsten Ter Hoeven, Nikki Schurs,
Inge Groen,
Frederique Vroom and many other highly engaged
personalities
that
welcome
European music professionals each year to Groningen in the North of the Netherlands. Yes, Eurosonic Noorderslag has become a massive event and already underlines due to its once again slightly increased visitor figures how important Europe became for the music sector. It is interesting to see how many Eastern Europeans attend Eurosonic
Marek Lieberberg at eurosonic 2016
Noorderslag and it is remarkable how these people have worked together for the
put on a concert with Neil Diamond at the
a fully loaded package of Europe “at the
success of CEETEP, a spin off programme
island near Hawaii, McGowan responded: “
forefront of European Music”. Saying this,
of ETEP especially dedicated towards artists
Yes, I always get bored in Maui…”...
it might be also useful to appeal to the
and festivals in that part of Europe. It was
European music community to improve
remarkable to see Frans Timmermans, Vice
With this in mind, Groningen isn’t Maui
their engagement to promote the European
President of the European Commission
and Eurosonic Noorderslag 2016 delivered
idea a little more than in the recent past...
speaking passionately at the EBBA award ceremony about how he considered David Bowie an inspiration to other artists across borders. The European music sector significantly benefitted from the European Union, from the efforts by former generations to open up borders and to diminish the impact of nationalism movements. Currently it cannot be ignored that these aspects are contradicted by a marked move towards nationalism almost everywhere in Europe. With this in mind, the political situation in Europe at the moment is unfortunately anything but boring. But at least there still seems to be place on Earth, where everybody easily can get bored as Allan McGowan commented during his key note interview with German promoter Marek Lieberberg
at
Eurosonic
Noorderslag
indicates. When Lieberberg elaborated that once
Official numbers Eurosonic Noorderslag 2 016 Total number of visitors: 42,100 (sold out) Conference visitors: 4,124 (sold out) Nationalities: 40 Acts: 345 Number of venues Euroso nic: 42 Number of venues Noor derslag: 11 Media & journalists: 425 EBU radio stations: 37 International festivals: 42 4 ETEP festivals: 95 The most nominated act s at Eurosonic for the upcoming ETEP season are: Blossoms (UK), Du bioza Kolektiv (BA), Nao (UK), John Coffey (NL) and Liima (DK /FI).
he felt bored during his vacation on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui, so he
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European Border Breakers Awards 2016 Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com The winners of the 2016 European Border
not perform at the show. In the upcoming
cultural domains with strong creative and
Breakers Awards (EBBA), the European
year the EBBA TV show will be broadcast by
economic potential. With the Creative
music awards for emerging artists, received
several European public broadcasters. Parts
Europe Programme, which co-funds the
their trophies this during a ceremony at
of the show can be watched through the
EBBA awards, we are making sure that
Eurosonic
Youtube channel of the EBBA.
music flows across borders and that young
Noorderslag.
The
ceremony
talent finds audiences all over Europe.”
was as usual hosted by TV personality and musician Jools Holland and opened by the
The EBBA project was instituted with
European Commission’s First Vice-President
the aim of breaking down borders and
First Vice-President of the European
Frans Timmermans, who also presented
recognising emerging European rock, pop
Commission Frans Timmermans added:
the Public Choice Award to the Latvian
and dance artists who achieved success
“We want to promote and spread our
band Carnival Youth. Considering that the
in countries other than their own. The
cultural diversity across Europe. The results
showcase focus of this edition was on acts
winners are selected on the basis of success
of this effort, and especially the EBBA
from Eastern Europe, with the intention of
outside their own country with their first
awards today, enrich the cultural landscape
creating awareness of this region as a an
international release. This is measured by
and the lives of millions, but also bear
essential part of the overall European music
sales, radio airplay and live performances at
economic fruit, creating revenues and jobs.”
landscape, and celebrating the successful
festivals. The EBBA – supported by Creative
completion of the CEETEP programme, the
Europe, the European Union program for
Past winners have been:
success of Carnival Youth is very fitting.
the cultural and creative sectors – aims
Adele in 2009, Milky Chance in 2015,
to encourage artists to perform in other
Stromae, Emeli Sande, Gabriel Rios,
The EBBA show also featured outstanding
countries and audiences to appreciate
Hozier, Melanie De Biasio, Of Monsters
performances by other 2016 winners: Álvaro
Europe’s wealth of music talent – wherever
and Men, Woodkid, Mumford & Sons,
Soler (ES), Aurora (NO), Kovacs (NL), Oscar
it comes from.
Caro Emerald, Lykke Li, Disclosure, Katie Melua, John Newman, The Ting Tings,
and The Wolf (BE), Seinabo Sey (SE) and SOAK (IE). The other 2016 EBBA winners
Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for
C2C, Tokio Hotel, The Script, Zaz, Nico &
– Christine and The Queens (FR), Robin
Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
Vinz, Saybia, Damien Rice, KT Tunstall,
Schulz (DE) and Years & Years (UK) - could
said: “Music is one of the most dynamic
Alphabeat, Milow and Afrojack.
Winners at EBBA 2016 - photo by Jorn Baars
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European Festival Awards Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
The 7th edition of the European Festival Awards took place on the opening night of Eurosonic, presented by Glastonbury lawyer Ben Challis and IQ Magazine Editor Gordon Masson the winners were:
Best Major Festival In association with Charge Candy Untold Festival
Promoter of the Year In association with Bucks New University Horstmann Unternehmensgruppe
Best Medium-Sized Festival In association with Eventbrite Telekom Volt Festival
Agent of the Year Emma Banks (CAA)
Best Small Festival Happiness Festival
Green Operations Award In association with Go Group, Yourope Tollwood Festival
Best New Festival Lollapalooza Berlin
Yes Group H&S Innoation Award Das Fest
Best Indoor Festival Les Transardentes
Excellence and Passion Award Chris Kemp
Festival Anthem of the Year Major Lazer – Lean On
Lifetime Achievement Award In association with PlayPass / PayPal Jean-Louis Brossard and Beatrice Macé (Trans-Musicale Festival: France)
Newcomer of the Year In association with Eurosonic Noorderslag Hozier Best Headliner The Prodigy Best Line Up In association with IFF Sziget Artists’ Favourite Festival Rock Werchter
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Europe In A Nutshell Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com CDU Dortmund files proposal to withdraw its
While the first day of the event on July
support programme in favour of the music
25.000 Euro subsidy for Juicy Beats Festival.
24th went ahead as scheduled, with
sector, similar to the one already in place
around 15.000 visitors, the second day was
for the media and film sector as part of
Where there is sunshine, there is shadow.
cancelled at short notice on the morning of
the support programme “Creative Europe”.
The promoter of the festival Juicy Beats in
July 25th due to the news of the impending
Already for the current support programme
Dortmund faces the withdrawal of a subsidy
storm, named as Zeljko, which caused many
“Creative Europe” the European Commission
of 25.000 Euro by the City of Dortmund.
cancellations of open air events all over
concludes in a mission statement that
The Christian Democratic Party (CDU) filed
Germany. The promoters of Juicy Beats
creative industries are a:
an application to cut back the grant, arguing
were fortunately saved from a massive
that in recent years the festival became very
financial loss as they benefitted from taking
“Driver of economic growth and employment
popular and did not need the money due to
out a bad weather insurance policy.
(4.5% of EU GDP, 3.8% of EU workforce)
very good ticket sales.
•
Greater contribution than many other key
However, the political proposal by CDU
sectors
In fact the event has gradually developed
Dortmund to withdraw the funding for the
•
over twenty years to a reasonable capacity
festival opened up a debate on a local level
recent years
of 33.000 visitors. In 2013 the co-promoters
that meanwhile also caused reactions from
•
Pop Modern and U-Pop, a registered non-
parties such as the Liberal Party (FDP) and
contribute even more!”
profit association, celebrated a new visitor
Green Party (Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen). All
record with 27.000 tickets sold, followed in
mentioned parties released statements,
Different to the statement by the European
2014 by a first sell out edition with 33.000
stating why they were for or against the cut
Commission, a spokesperson of the Green
tickets sold.
back of the subsidy for Juicy Beats.
party concludes in reference to historical
For its 20th anniversary edition in 2015 for
More interesting is that those statements
previously financed and supported by the
the first time ever the promoters added a
reveal how little those local politicians
Department of Youth that “Juicy Beats isn’t
second day to the event. As in 2014 the
in
a commercial festival as many others.”
event sold out in advance, nevertheless for
developments on a European level or those
this anniversary edition the promoters also
outside of Germany. As VIP News and
Well, ‘commerce versus culture’ is not only
faced the biggest challenge in the history of
others previously reported, the European
an argument used by the Green Party,
the festival.
Commission is considering the launch of a
when it comes to the debate of granting
Higher than average growth rates in But facing common challenges and could
development of this festival, having been
Dortmund
know
about
on-going
subsidies for popular music projects. In fact this argument is often used in the political landscape of Germany when it comes to the discussion, how meaningful the support of culture might be in these times. When it even comes to the question of support for popular music, the political mainstream considers this as, “commercial”, therefore
unlike
theatre,
museums
or
classical music simply not in need of, or perhaps deserving, public subsidies. But the political debate on a national and international and surprisingly even on a
Juicy Beats Festival Dortmund
local level, Dortmund itself in recent years also focused on the economic relevance of
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the so-called “Creative Industries”. Bearing
culture & creative sector and its contribution
neglected in recent years to undertake
in mind that politicians in general have a
towards the French economy.
proper lobbying, informing local politicians
certain understanding of the necessary
about what is going on elsewhere. In fact
support required by various other industries
When talking to a member of the Green Party
a spokesman of Juicy Beats confirmed that
such as the energy sector, the export of
in Dortmund about the political initiative of
the press release that responded to the
industry goods or the development of IT and
CDU to cut back the subsidy for Juicy Beats,
political approach for the withdrawal of the
technology products.
he emphasized that politicians on a local
grant issued by the CDU has only been sent
level are mainly citizens that do not get paid
out to local media sources.
But taking the statements by local branches
for their engagement. In reference to the
of the CDU, FDP and the Green Party under
mentioned surveys and studies, he argued
However, in its more than twenty year
scrutiny, reveals that none of those is taking
that local politicians simply do not have the
history Juicy Beats managed to solve bigger
some of the aspects into consideration that
expertise and the knowledge about what
challenges than a cut back of 25.000
perhaps are in line with conclusions and
goes on internationally in terms of “Creative
Euro. But saying so, it is also worthwhile
observations made on a European level.
Industries”, “Creative Europe” or even the
to mention that the promoter of Juicy Beats
music sector.
similar to the CDU, FDP and the Green
It furthermore can be assumed that the
Party is now having some sort of a debate
majority of local politicians in Dortmund are
This off course sounds understandable,
that misses out any of those arguments as
also not aware of the results of the study
but it unfortunately also reveals the lack
they may be used beyond Dortmund on
“Music Tourism -Wish You Were Here 2015”
of information and knowledge by local
a European or national level in order to
by UKMusic.org or the study “1er Panorama
politicians about movements and findings
achieve a proper political finding about the
Des Industries Culturelles Et Créatives”
beyond their local level of expertise.
pros & cons for a subsidy of this event.
known as Ernst & Young) in 2013 about
This
furthermore
It sounds fair enough as this is only a local
the relevance of the economic value of the
reveals that the promoters of Juicy Beats
case, but it is disappointing to see how all
by the consulting company EY (formerly Dortmund
example
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involved parties exclude proper and valuable
2010”, when the Ruhr District was declared
Centre Of Creative Economy” (ECCE) which
arguments as they are used in an up-to-date
European official “Capital Of Culture”.
for the years 2013/2014 gained subsidies of
debate how to support projects or products
about 600.000 Euro and another 1.6 million
out of the creative sector that have the
According to the local newspaper Ruhr
Euro for projects such as “Kreativ.Quartiere
potential to stimulate economic growth, to
Nachrichten, by the end of 2015 this built
Ruhr” and “Labkultur.TV”. The latest posts
create jobs and spill over effects towards
up expenses of 91 million Euro. Just next to
on Labkultur.tv are dated December 2014,
other sectors such as tourism or media
the building the City of Dortmund originally
while Kreativ.Quartiere Ruhr is at least a
appropriately.
intended to build an office building entitled
regularly updated Facebook-site.
“Centre For Creative Economy”, dedicated More disappointing even is to see that
towards companies from the creative sector.
Perhaps consideration of these exciting
Dortmund has a certain experience in terms
Due to a lack of demand this idea meanwhile
but obviously more expensive experiences
of the support of the creative industries. One
has been postponed as Ruhr Nachrichten
than a 25.000 Euro subsidy for Juicy Beats
of these contributions has been the launch
reported in September 2015 and has been
could lead to local politicians now starting
of the “Dortmunder U”, the conversion of
used since January 2016 as office space for
to develop together with the promoters of
a former brewery in the centre of the city
the company Thyssengas.
this festival, different and more sustainable
towards a “centre for arts and creativity”. This
strategies and measures to support the
project was one of its main contributions,
The City of Dortmund is furthermore a
creative industries in Dortmund more
among others, by the city towards “Ruhr
stakeholder of the company
appropriately and efficiently than before...
“European
Marc Geiger for ILMC 28 Breakfast Meeting Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Marc Geiger is the highly respected and influential chief of the music
monetise fans using the social networking service, while Stephanie
division at William Morris Endeavour Entertainment (WME). Geiger
Kovach, industry manager for ticketing, and Matias Llort Lorenz,
oversees 85 agents and 2,000-plus WME clients, as well as his own
strategic partnership manager, of Google UK will outline how
roster, which includes Jack White, Outkast, Rihanna, Tom Petty, Nine
promoters can sell more tickets through audience insight and by
Inch Nails and the newly reformed LCD Soundsystem.
creating an immersive experience using Google’s apps and YouTube. The sessions are the first workshops to be announced for this year’s
He has been the driving force behind brands as disparate as
invitation-only conference, which welcomes 1,100 of the leading
Lollapalooza and ARTISTdirect and did a stint as VP of A&R at Rick
live music industry professionals from over 60 countries. ILMC takes
Rubin’s American Recordings. Geiger will be the subject of the
place in London from 3-6 March.
always hotly anticipated Ed Bicknell Breakfast Meeting on the Sunday morning, March 6, at this year’s 28th edition of the ILMC. Former Dire Straits manager and industry legend Bicknell also worked with
Marc Geiger Keynote ILMC
Geiger at WME for a time. This reunion looks to be the hot ticket at ILMC 28.
ILMC Workshops: Tech giants Twitter and Google will each be hosting a session at ILMC designed to help delegates make the most of their respective online tools. Twitter UK’s head of entertainment partnerships Georgina Parnell will examine how promoters, festivals and artists can better engage and
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JANUARY 2016
War Child presents Passport to BRITs Week together with O2 Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com be the smallest gigs making the biggest
of the toughest places in the world - and this
difference.
year is no exception.”
To enter the prize draw to win tickets to see
Nina Bibby, Marketing and Consumer
the artist of your choice at Passport to BRITs
Director at O2 says “Music brings people
Week gigs, make a small donation at:
together for shared experiences and can
www.warchild.org.uk/passport
also be a powerful tool to drive meaningful
Donations are £4.50 per entry.
change. At O2, we recognise this, which is why we’re proud to be continuing our
Liana Mellotte, Head of Music, Entertainment
longstanding partnership with War Child,
& Development at War Child says “We’re
as well as supporting BRITs Week in the run
really excited by the fantastic artists who are
up to one of the most important dates in
The Charity organisation dedicated to
generously giving up their time to support
the UK music calendar. Through Priority, O2
providing protection to children caught in
children affected by conflict. We’ve got a
customers can get exclusive access to these
conflict, War Child, has announced the line
strong heritage of working with some of the
once-in-a-lifetime gigs, whilst also helping
up for Passport to BRITs Week together
biggest names in entertainment, from David
to make a real difference by supporting
with O2, a week of fundraising gigs offering
Bowie to Muse and Stereophonics, to make
War Child with their invaluable work to help
fans exclusive access to some of the biggest
a difference to children growing up in some
children who have been affected by war..”
names in music in the most intimate venues – all in aid of the charity. Passport to BRITs Week will see indie innovators Bloc Party headlining Bush Hall in West London on Monday 15th February; hardcore troubadour Frank Turner playing his smallest show in years at Camden’s Monarch on Tuesday 16th February; multimillion selling Professor Green taking in East London with a show at Hackney’s Oslo on Wednesday 17th February; producer, mixer, DJ and member of The xx Jamie xx playing LN-CC on Sunday 21st February; world conquering dance act Above & Beyond heading to The Pickle Factory and singer songwriter Lianne La Havas playing an incredibly intimate Sofar Sounds living room gig on Tuesday 23rd February and BRIT Award winnerFlorence + The Machine headlining the beautiful St John at Hackney on Friday 26th February. Produced by War Child together with O2 and part of BRITs Week 2016, these will
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VIP NEWS >
JANUARY 2016
Panels Finalised for 9th edition of the ILMC Production Meeting (IPM) Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The ILMC Production Meeting will take part in The Copthorne
night restrictions or engine emissions? How regularly do tour trucks
Tara, Kensington on Thursday 3rd March 2016.
get targeted and fined - is it a tour cost? Is this covered by insurance? How can we do better together?
Panel this year will include: Panel 4: Panel 1:
Our House, in the middle of our street
Communication Breakdown (it’s always the same)
(tackling the daily and progressing challenges of venue management)
Examining how we can improve tour planning from the very first
From arenas and stadia to grass-roots venues, venue operators face
meeting to the moment “everything changes”, the panel will welcome
similar challenges and have the same responsibility to provide a duty
a mixture of booking agents, promoters, managers and production
of care to their audience. But incidents such as the recent club fire
experts to discuss how life can be made easier for everyone involved
in Bucharest and the attack at Le Bataclan in Paris are raising new
with the tour. How can communication be improved? How can both
questions about that duty of care. Including topics such as CDM,
time and money be saved by those involved working more closely
venue planning, and coping with ever-more complex inbound
together?
touring productions. The sessions are announced as organisers reveal that the ninth edition of the IPM will move to a new venue
Panel 2:
to cope with increased delegate demand. The move allows a 20%
2,000 Light Years From Home
increase in delegate, to accommodate 250 of the world’s most
The all-inclusive international travel planning
renowned production managers; sound and lighting engineers; venue personnel; suppliers and promoters’ representatives.
Specialist knowledge of tour travel agents make them essential partners to Tour Managers in the planning of group hotel stays and
Bryan Grant of Britannia Row will host the day and industry
moving artists and crew. Their business is getting tougher as airlines
powerhouses include Christopher Uerlings, Keith Wood and Carl
stopped paying agents commission and both travel and hotels can
Martin
easily be booked direct by anyone via Internet. We will talk with the experts about touring travel/issues, including visa, permits, local
Supporters of IPM include eps, Etihad Stadium, EFM Event Logistics
languages and current challenges.
and Megaforce. Full event information, including registration, is online here.
Panel 3: The wheels on the bus go round and round Trucking and bussing It’s all about timing, and time is money. From EU driving hours regulations to increased border checks causing delays. Aimed at all stakeholders in tour planning, we will review the current state of play of the tour transport sector and it’s prognoses for the future. How does the industry deal with difficult tour city routings and tight schedules? Have any tours come unstuck due to police enforcing trucks to park up for break? How are tours affected by bans on weekend truck movements and cities with weight limit to transit and
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JANUARY 2016
Women in the Music Business Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The
oft-discussed
subject
of
women
There is some improvement in some
in the music business has stepped up
organisations though as shown by the
noticeably in the past couple of years, in
announcement that both Imogen Heap
Scandinavia conference organisers, such
and Katie Melua have been added to
as those of Sweden’s Where’s the Music
the board of directors of the artist rights
have been encouraged and are doing
organisation, Featured Artists Coalition,
their best to present panels that feature
They join Sandie Shaw, Ed O’Brien, Nick
50% women to men. Also the balance of
Mason, Annie Lennox, Fran Healy and
male to female acts has been challenged. At last week’s Eurosonic conference in
Anita Halmøy Wisløff
Kate Nash among others on the artist-only board.
Groningen, a panel called Male Agents, Female Assistants drew a large audience to
Wisløff stated that the attitudes of some
Heap said; “It’s fantastic to be invited in to
discuss the dearth of women at high-level
festivals are improving, saying that the
help shape the bright future of our music
positions in the live sector.
Øya festival in Oslo increased female acts
industry with the FAC gang and hopefully
on its bill from 10 per cent to 35 per cent
add to their great work! It’s the first time
in a year. The shows in Groningen it must
in a long time I’ve been positive about the
be said seemed to have many female and
future of our industry and I completely
female-fronted acts.
and whole heartedly believe a revolution is
Julia Gudzent
upon us.” Possible solutions referred to included quotas and accepting invitations to speak at conferences; I agree with this I have often asked women to join panels and
Imogen Heap joins board of directors of the Featured Artists Coalition
been turned down, although this is I think changing. The main point agreed by all was that the continued raising of the issue was vital. Featured Artists Coalition appoint more women to the board:
Julia Gudzent from the Melt festival in Germany chaired the session, with panelists Participants included Norwegian agent Anita Halmøy Wisløff, Polish booker
Melua said; “It’s great to be joining the
Anna Kopaniarz, UK agency partner Isla
FAC board, the music industry has long
Angus, and the head of press for Danish
been needing an organisation like this. In
festival Northside, John Fogde (Maybe too
my introduction to the FAC I can see that
few men on the panel?).
there is so much experienced knowledge and care in this community, which is there
Wisløff made the point that many believe
to be shared. If a young artist doesn’t
women get hired because of experience
know where to find an impartial support
and men get hired because of potential,
system, the FAC can provide the advice and
the problem being that you can’t get experience if you can’t get hired!
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Anna Kopaniarz
education that can greatly benefit them and the long term creative work also.”
VIP NEWS >
NAMES & JOBS
JANUARY 2016
New Executive Vice President of Music Canada
Roskilde Festival CEO announces his departure
From VIP-Daily News
From VIP-Daily News
Trade body Music Canada has appointed Amy Terrill as Executive
After being in charge of Roskilde Festival for three decades, Henrik
Vice President.
Rasmussen announced that 2016 will be his last year as CEO of Roskilde Festival Group.
Amy Terrill, who joined Music Canada in August 2010, has been promoted to the new position from her previous role as the
- I have made my decision, because I believe that the time is right.
organization’s Vice President Public Affairs.
Today we have a strong organization and management, we are well on the way with developing our other business areas and we
In her new role, Terrill will continue to oversee Music Canada’s
have optimized the festival, so it is well prepared for the future in a
branding, research, communications and media relations activities,
competitive market.
and play a leadership role in federal, provincial and municipal government relations and stakeholder outreach. The role adds
As said many times, I believe that the last two festivals have been
executive responsibilities.
among the very best ever. So I feel confident in passing the leadership on, says Henrik Rasmussen, who has been part of management since
“Amy’s promotion recognizes her excellent work not only on behalf
1986 and was the festival`s first full time employee.
of Music Canada’s members, but also toward the revitalization ofCanada’s broader music sector,” says Graham Henderson,
Henrik Rasmussen will continue in his current role until January 1st
President of Music Canada.
2017, leaving the board plenty of time to find his replacement.
“Under her leadership, Music Canada’s research projects have
Chairman of the board at Roskilde Festival Steen Jørgensen added
become influential roadmaps to build a stronger music sector,
“Henrik Rasmussen`s decision to stop is a natural step in the
both in Canada and internationally. Those projects have bolstered
development process we have worked on. It is therefore not entirely
the organization’s reputation as a passionate advocate for music
new for us on the board and we have great understanding and
in Canada, a trusted source of music-related information, and a
respect for his decision, although it is with some sadness that we have
respected forum for all things music.”
accepted it.
Terrill started at Music Canada as the organization’s communications
Henrik has been in the top management of the Festival group for
lead.
3 decades, so one could say that it is the end of an era but it also reflects an organization that is developing, and we fully agree that the
Amy Terrill
organization is well prepared for a change, not least thanks to Henrik”
Henrik Rasmussen
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ARTIST SUBMISSION AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FROM MAY 1, 2016 Eurosonic Noorderslag is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, with a proven track record for helping to break new acts on the international live music scene. Selling out each year, the event attracts close to 4,000 professional delegates, including representatives of over 400 international festivals. Eurosonic Noorderslag presents showcases by more than 300 acts alongside a conference programme covering the latest developments in international music media, production and interactive industries. Eurosonic Noorderslag has been responsible for kickstarting the careers of European acts like Ásgeir, Aurora, Bastille, Dotan, Ibeyi, James Blake, Jett Rebel, Hozier, Milky Chance, Royal Blood, Seinabo Sey and Vök. ESNS: EU
Focus 2017 Next years edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag will focus on music from Portugal. Sais Nuno Saraiva from WHY Portugal: “Being focus country at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2017 is the best opportunity to bridge the gap between the new music made in Portugal and other new music markets, introducing the wealth of musical genres currently made in Portugal to a much wider audience.” ESNS: EU creative europe
Official numbers Eurosonic Noorderslag 2016 Total number of visitors: 42,100 (sold out) Conference visitors: 4,124 (sold out) Nationalities: 40 Acts: 345 Number of venues Eurosonic: 42 Number of venues Noorderslag: 11 Media & journalists: 425 EBU radio stations: 37 International festivals: 424 ETEP festivals: 95
VIP NEWS > BUSINESS >
MUSIC IN SHARES
JANUARY 2016
Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com
CTS Eventim
Live Nation
- Moving Shares
- Cash In For Shares
Shortly before the end of the year 2015, CTS Eventim informed
Four high ranked members of the management team of Live Nation
shareholders that Klaus Peter Schulenburg had transferred his shares
disposed company shares for the price of $22.50 per share. James
into KPS Foundation. Schulenberg previously held 50.2 per cent of
Barton, head of the electronic dance music unit at Live Nation was
the outstanding share capital of CTS Eventim. When asking a tax
not among those who sold their shares but he also refused an offer
adviser for a possible reason for the transfer, he replied that this
to join SFX Entertainment.
move comes along with various taxation benefits. Among others assets within a foundation are free of inheritance tax. The share
The current share price of Live Nation meanwhile is at $22.12,
price of the company on January 25 is 32.85 Euro, one months
previously it was $25.20.
ago it was 34.03 Euro.
SFX Entertainment DEAG
- An Expensive Credit
- No Compensation For Suffered Loss A sort of sell out for fresh cash ; SFX Entertainment has taken on a The district court Koblenz decided that Capricorn does not have to
credit of $20 million for an interest rate of 20 per cent per annum by
pay compensation for a loss suffered due to the cancellation of the
Catalyst Fund Limited Partnership V.
festival Grüne Hölle Rock at the racing site Nürburgring. The current decision is only a preliminary step regarding the case filed by DEAG
The credit is backed by “SFXE Netherlands Holdings B.V., SFX
against Capricorn Nürburgring (CNG) as the operator of the site.
Europe B.V., ID&T Holding B.V., ID&Q Licenties B.V., Q-Licenties V.O.F., ID & T Trademark B.V., Q-Dance Licenties B.V., DTW Holding
The entire damage that is claimed by DEAG within this case is 5.39
B.V., i-Motion GmbH Events & Communication, B2S Licenties B.V.,
million Euros. No decision has been made yet as to how this case
B2S Management B.V., and SFXE International Holdings C.V” and
will proceed. DEAG have the option to appeal the court decision or
includes “Dutch and German operating companies and intellectual
to file a new case. The former agreement between DEAG and CNG
property holding companies”.
foresaw that under certain circumstances both parties have to bear 50 per cent of potential losses of the festival, later renamed Rock
The pay back target is January 16, 2017, if SFX Entertainment pays
ImRevier and staged in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
the credit beforehand the termination fee is $1.5 million.
The DEAG share meanwhile is down to a price level of 3.20 Euro, in
The share price for SFX Entertainment is $0.11, one month ago VIP
December VIP News reported a price of 4.06 Euro.
News reported $0.33.
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MEMBER PRESENTATION
ARTIST AVAILS BANCO DE GAIA Territory: UK / Europe Period: March 2016 onwards Agency: Value Added Talent Agent: Dan Silver Phone: +44 20 7704 9720 E-mail: dan@vathq.co.uk Homepage: www.vathq.co.uk
Christopher Entertainment is a Danish owned management, promotor and booking agency, established in 1986. Christopher Entertainment has over the years presented some of the world’s finest
50 CENT & G-UNIT Territory: Europe & around Period: Summer festivals & upon request Agency: Georg Leitner Productions GmbH Agent: Georg Leitner Phone: +431 914 86 15 E-mail: gleitner@glp.at Homepage: www.glp.at
artists such as: Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Santana, Boyzone, The Corrs etc. As a booking agency Christopher Entertainment has delivered artists to major festivals such as: The Roskilde Festival, The Midtfyns Festival, The Langeland Festival, The Skanderborg Festival, The Jelling Musicfestival etc. Christopher Entertainment is management for mostly Danish artists: Stig Rossen,
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Gudrun, Jacob Andersen etc and we represent Andrew Strong and Barrage in Scandinavia.
ALPHAVILLE Territory: Europe & around Period: January 2016 onwards rest of the year Agency: Georg Leitner Productions GmbH Agent: Georg Leitner Phone: +431 914 86 15 E-mail: gleitner@glp.at Homepage: www.glp.at
For more info please see www.christopher.dk
Chris Thompson (Ex-Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) Territory: World Period: Available all year on request Agency: Live Concept Entertainment GmbH Agent: Michael Widmann Phone: +49 7203 9219180 E-mail: info@live-concept.de Homepage: www.christhompson-central.com
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