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Musings
We’ve got the builders in at the moment,
drills, no cables, no rusting RSJ’s! Anyway,
to a certain extent, but organisations like
that’s not a euphemism; it’s the full on, noisy,
less of my construction site blues, let’s take
Music Support, set up by Andy Franks and
dusty, increasingly behind schedule actuality.
the re-use instead of discard campaign
Matt Thomas are more and more important.
There’s a lot of it about, Charlie of the VIP
seriously, as this is all about behaviour
However the help offered by this charity
team is also having to cope with it. Everybody
change and encouraging people to have
and others needs funding and the whole
tells me that it’s going to be great when it’s
more respect, both for their environment
topic of mental health in the industry needs
all finished, but that seems to be so remote
and themselves. Of course this is about
to be taken very seriously. No doubt this
that I can’t imagine it happening. In fact I
interaction with festivals, and ranges from
increasingly important subject will again
found myself being very much attracted to
social media support right through to full
be discussed in March at ILMC 31, so get
news of the international waste campaign,
on site activations and artists engagements.
involved!
“Love Your Tent’. This is designed to bond
Contact info@loveyourtent.com if you ‘d like
people with their portable homes; think of
to know more – maybe you could use festival
Not to get things out of proportion, but I’ve
it, a portable home, no sledge hammers, no
time to avoid the sight of builder’s bum on a
always thought that Ed Sheerans’s guitar, or
wet morning by adopting a yurt, or taking a
guitars I suppose, definitely look too small,
tepee home with you! OK, enough’s enough,
it’s probably just me, but his whole image
it must be brick dust fever!
looks odd. However, he’s a mega-successful artist, and very, very rich,so what do I and my
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However, much as it’s all getting a bit too
three chord inadequacies know? And, what’s
much, at least – so I’m promised, there will
more he’s launching (or probably launched
be an end to it, unlike, it seems, certain areas
by the time you read this, a signature line
of the live business, which, according to a
of tiny guitars just like the ones he uses on
recent survey of over 500 promoters, event
stage. The range, which will no doubt make
organisers, artists, venue owners and the
him more money, offers eight definitely
like is over-run with fatigue, stress, anxiety,
small, if not really tiny, acoustics made
drink, drugs and other disruptive factors –
by Irish manufacturer Lowden. But Ed is I
(I’m going to take a break now, I can’t take
suppose to be congratulated on encouraging
the strain! – I’ll be back after I’ve chased off
young people to pick up the instrument at
this seagull!) – Right, that’s better, believe
a time when the number of those picking
me it’s not that I’m not taking the subject
up the instrument is dropping. Even guitar
of mental health seriously, I well remember
manufacturing ‘greats’, Gibson and Fender
being anxious about the outcome of shows
who produce ‘big’ instruments, have been
when I was promoting, and certainly as
having severe sales problems of late, so I’m
the industry has become more and more
now happy to support Ed’s image! A fourth
corporate and complicated and the sums of
chord may be on my agenda!
money involved increase then all involved in what is undoubtedly a risky business have to
Ok, that’s enough, but, just a minute, I’m sure
be resilient, and in more and more cases it
there was a door there earlier on ….! Oh well
is vital that people know where to turn for
Hopefully see a lot of you in London at ILMC
support and help. A sense of humour, always
in the first week of March, in the meantime,
essential in this business, will get you through
Ladies and Gentlemen – The News!
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Interview with ILMC Chief Greg Parmley Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com
Greg Parmley
VIP News: In the ILMC delegates list you are listed under “Artist
Greg Parmley: Klaus-Peter Schulenberg is making an announcement
Management”, “Agency” and “Conference.” What other
about some new plans for CTS Eventim. I’m very curious what it is!
businesses do you run besides ILMC that we were previously unaware of?
VIP News: Was it very difficult, or expensive, to convince Roger Daltrey and Dua Lipa to attend ILMC 31?
Greg Parmley: No, that’s an error! Conference is more than enough to be honest!
Greg Parmley: We’re really thrilled that both of these world-class artists have agreed to speak at ILMC this year. Roger Daltrey has
VIP News: Ages ago, amongst others ILMC-Founder Martin
one of the greatest track records for live performance ever, so his
Hopewell introduced the term “live music industry.” That was
perspective on touring is totally unique. Dua is already a hugely
back in the days when the idea of corporate concert companies
successful live performer, so her viewpoint, and her father Dugi’s,
was considered pretty much theoretical. Now in fact the live
will be fascinating. ILMC has always tried to provide a range of
music business has become industrialized. What is your future
opinions from across the business, and the artist’s voice is very
expectation for this business?
much a part of that.
Greg Parmley: I don’t think anyone would be surprised that as the
VIP News: As usual the conference agenda will cover all relevant
size of the business increases, and with it the revenues generated, the
business aspects that matter for this industry. However, the
business will become increasingly corporatised. One interesting aspect
current political climate abounds with populists, yellow jackets,
of this is the number of external investors that are now entering the
‘Fridays for the Future’ and other developments. Apparently
space. For a long time, concerts and festivals weren’t big enough
these topics do not seem to be of interest for the majority of
business to be interesting on that scale, but that’s changing now. What
the live music community. Nevertheless, don’t you think the
interests me is how that impacts and potentially changes the industry.
industry should consider these aspects more appropriately? As Brexit is knocking on the door, in particular UK live music is
VIP News: Probably the wealthiest ILMC ‘newbie’ is going to
currently facing the consequences of political disruption...
be Klaus Peter Schulenberg, CEO of CTS Eventim. Will he be alone on stage or is it going to be an interview in the style of
Greg Parmley: The ILMC agenda is predominantly built by feedback
the one you did with Michael Rapino three years ago?
from over 100 professionals around the world who form the ILMC
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Agenda Committee. So the schedule this year largely reflects the
heritage due to the fact that historically this business was
feedback from the industry. That said, we always run out of space to
founded by impresarios?
host as many sessions as we’d like to. Greg Parmley: Yes, and I think it’s still the same today. Partly VIP News: On the other hand politicians often seem almost
it’s also the variety of roles and interests across the business - a
like pop stars being somewhat narcissistic. Did you ever make
German arena operator has very little in common with a rehearsal
efforts to invite Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, or other
studio owner in Estonia, or a lighting hire company in the UK. It’s
meaningful politicians to ILMC and if so how did it go?
difficult to join up so many different voices, even before you factor in cultural differences. Still, I am hopeful that one day this might
Greg Parmley: Yes, we invited Boris Johnson to ILMC for five years in a
become a reality.
row, to welcome the international community to London. While Boris was publicly talking about the importance of live music in the capital,
VIP News: Do you think that therefore we need just
sadly, this enthusiasm didn’t seem to translate into action.
one more generation of new industry leaders, having a different understanding about the relevance of such a trade
VIP News: Although this business has developed into a
organisation to protect or to lobby for the interest of this
proper industry, it is still the case that this sector of the music
business on a transnational level?
business has no proper international lobby bodies such as the record industry has with IFPI (International Federation
Greg Parmley: The European live music industry absolutely needs
of the Phonographic Industry) or the copyright collection
an overarching trade organisation like an IMPALA or IFPI. We’re the
societies with CISAC (Confédération Internationale des
bigger slice of the music industry pie but comparatively have a much
Sociétés d´Auteurs et Compositeurs). Is this the ‘mind-set’-
quieter voice around certain tables.
Sam Feldman sells his stake in Feldman Agency From VIP-Daily News Feldman Agency President Jeff Craib and VP Tom Kemp have acquired
Craib, inducted into Canada’s Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2018,
Canada’s top music talent agency from namesake Sam Feldman who
joined The Feldman Agency (then called S.L. Feldman & Associates,
started the company in 1971.
a.k.a. SLFA) in Toronto in 1993. He was appointed the president of TFA in 2013.
The Feldman Agency employs about 50 people in its Vancouver and Toronto offices. It is unclear if the sale includes affiliated firms
Kemp joined the agency in 1998 and was named Vice President
Macklam Feldman Management and Watchdog Management.
in 2015.
The agency itself books more than 2500 events, concerts, shows and attractions annually and represents a who’s who of Canadian artists that include Alessia Cara, Alvvays, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings, Corey Hart, Daniel Caesar, David Foster, Michael Bublé, The Beaches, Shad, Sloan, Tim Hicks, Wintersleep, Barenaked Ladies, and, until recently, The Tragically Hip. “Tom Kemp and I are excited to be the new owners of TFA,” Craib said in a statement. “We are deeply committed to continuing its successes after Sam’s leadership and look forward to growing the agency`s legacy.”
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Portugal gets Busy on the Conference and Showcase Front! Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The Portuguese music business is not holding back in its efforts to
Panel at MIL
promote local acts and businesses. Two major events will take place in the next couple of months: MIL - Lisbon International Music Network returns for its third edition: From March 27th until March 29th, Lisbon hosts the third edition of MIL - Lisbon International Music Network, the cutting-edge Portuguese festival and convention dedicated to internationalization and promotion of contemporary music.
During the day, MIL’s PRO programme presents more than 30 masterclasses, talks, debates, keynotes, workshops and many
With a focus on current music production from the Portuguese-
professionals opportunities, providing numerous moments for
speaking countries, whose inspiring features and wide diversity
network and exchange between professionals from the music sector
reaches the four corners of the world, MIL’s artistic programme
from Portuguese-speaking countries from all over the world.
introduces a handful of fresh news acts coming from all around the globe that represent the most recent territorial trends in
A large number of international professionals, opinion leaders
popular music.
representing more than 30 countries, will participate in the various debates proposed by the MIL 2019. Among them, we
This exciting journey across the talents of tomorrow’s music is made
can mention: Paul Pacifico, Chal Ravens, Penna Schmidt, Simon
through more than 70 acts waiting to be heard and discovered
Reynolds, Pete Kember...
in the various music venues and clubs located in Cais do Sodré, a neighbourhood that’s at the centre of Lisbon’s busy nightlife.
More info: www.millisboa.com
CORINE at MIL
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New 750 capacity venue to open in South London From VIP-Daily News A corner of South London is about to get a boost to its rich musical
But it’s the London Borough’s rich live music history that is about to
heritage. BH Live is preparing to launch The Recreational – a new
be reinvigorated with the opening of The Recreational.
750 capacity flat floor gig space set within the newly refurbished Fairfield Halls in Croydon – opening September this year.
“Croydon has had a history of being home to some ground breaking musical moments.”
Known more these days for being the home town of some of the most influential artists to come out of the UK, Croydon tops the list
“Witnessing one of Hendrix’s earliest UK performances, being one
as one of the most musical cities in the UK as compiled by streaming
of the first towns to embrace the American Blues revival in the 60s,
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Artists like Stormzy, Nadia Rose, Loyle Carner and Binker and Moses all
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“To be opening a new performance space dedicated to live music is a natural part of the town’s ongoing cultural evolution. Not only is this size venue long overdue in this part of London, it perhaps also represents the single biggest change in intent of the new Fairfield Halls; embracing Croydon’s rich contemporary musical history and ensuring today’s artists have a space in which to perform.” explains Graeme Miall, Senior Artistic Associate at Fairfield Halls. According to Graeme Miall the venue is already catching some serious industry interest. And it’s not just the capacity that is compelling. Excellent transport links via East Croydon and a catchment area cut across South London and into the South East of England. For further information and to enquire about booking The Recreational at Fairfield Halls,
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Spanish promoter Planet Events acquired by Live Nation From VIP-Daily News Live Nation Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in Planet
Events. “We now welcome the chance to strengthen our relationship
Events, one of the leading concert promoters of Latin artists in Spain.
and connect more Spanish and Latin artists with their fans.”
Planet Events will remain partially owned by PRISA, the world’s
Live Nation Barcelona and Planet Events have previously collaborated
number one Spanish-language media group whose publications
on tours for international artists including Luis Miguel and Juanes, as
include Los40and El País, establishing a strategic union that gives Live
well as Paul McCartney’s Madrid concert in 2016.
Nation Barcelona opportunity to reach new audiences in the region. “The opportunity to combine Planet Event’s local expertise and Live Nation Barcelona already operates across Spain and Portugal,
PRISA’s vast audience network with Live Nation’s scale and resources
and by joining forces with Planet Events and PRISA, will reinforce its
is quite unique and aligns with our commitment to bring more
regional presence while also creating a future platform from which
Spanish and Latin music to fans around the world,” said says Pino
to promote Spanish and Latin artists across Europe.Live Nation
Sagliocco, Chairman of Live Nation Barcelona.
Barcelona has had a presence in Spain since 2006, and over the last thirteen years, the company has been a key player in meeting the
Planet Events was founded in 1999 and is now directed by Chen
growth in demand for live entertainment in the country.
Castaño. The company will remain based out of PRISA’s offices in Madrid and will continue to develop its varied roster of Latin tours,
“We have worked with Live Nation Barcelona on some great shows
festivals, such as Noches del Botánicoand Fitur Is Music; and industry
and events in the past,” said Chen Castaño, General Manager at Planet
events, like Oro Viejoand Los40 Music Awards.
Pino Sagliocco, Chairman of Live Nation Barcelona
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The German Sustainability Award From VIP-Daily News A call to work together on one of the most important topics of our time with the next generation (of fans) asking us to act now! With 5 competitions, over 800 applicants and 2,000 guests at the 2018 closing event, the German Sustainability Award is the largest and most prestigious award and conference of its kind in Europe. In cooperation with the Federal Government, business associations, civil society organisations and NGO’s such as UNESCO and UNICEF, it honours outstanding achievements in sustainability in business, local authorities and research.
Stefan Lohmann
VIP-News spoke to Stefan Lohmann, responsible for the event’s artist relations.
Melua, Jamie Cullum, Art Garfunkel, Rob Gibb, Yusuf/Cat Stevens,
José Carreras have been guests of honour and performed some of
VIP-News: When was the German Sustainability Award started
their biggest hits. But also actors and politicians have received the
and who were the founders?
award like Richard Gere, Colin Firth, Nicolas Cage, Ban Ki-Moon, Prince Charles, Antonio Guterres etc.
Stefan Lohmann: The German Sustainability Award was established in 2008 by Stefan Schulze-Hausmann – a german journalist, tv host
VIP-News: How are the nominated artists selected?
and lawyer - to encourage the acceptance of social and ecological responsibility and to identify role models in this area – be it companies,
Stefan Lohmann: As the artist relations manager for the event I’m
start-ups, cities or individuals like artists.
responsible, together with the board, for the right choice of artists
and activists from the field of entertainment. I look for artists who are
VIP-News: Which artists have been awarded so far?
well known for their engagement and who have something to say. Journalists from the biggest newspapers, TV news and magazines
Stefan Lohmann: Some of the most successful German artists like
attend the event and report on the artists’ engagement, foundations,
Marius Müller-Westernhagen, Fantastischen 4, Scorpions, Andreas
tours and new releases.
Bourani, Jan Delay, Rea Garvey and also many international artists like Annie Lennox, Nelly Furtado, Anastacia, Angélique Kidjo, Katie
VIP-News: Why is it important to have a Sustainability Award event?
Angelique Kidjo is presented the award by former federal president Christian Wulff - Fotocredit Ralf Rehmeier
Stefan Lohmann: The basic idea of the event is to anchor the topic of sustainability in the middle of society. In order to achieve this goal, media reporting is an important factor, which is why well-known personalities and artists play an important role. Artists have a more emotional and sustainable way to reach fans and journalists. This is why we look for artists who raise their voices for a better world. VIP-News: When will the event take place this year? Stefan Lohmann: This year the Germany Sustainability award will take place on the 22 November at the Maritim Hotel in Düsseldorf. We ask managers, agents and artists to work together with us on one of the most important topics of our time. More info: https://www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de/en/
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Live Nation acquires two Scandinavian festivals From VIP-Daily News Live Nation Entertainment has acquired a
In 2019 Tons of Rock will move to the new
countries. The festival sells out annually,
majority stake in Tons of Rock, Norway’s
and spectacular location of Ekeberg in Oslo.
attracting a record 75,000 festival-goers in
biggest rock and metal festival and in Finnish
The timing of the move was perfectly aligned
2018, and takes place over two days at the
Hip Hop festival Blockfest.
with the deal and will give more fans access
Tampere Stadium.
to see the acts they love. Ticket sales have Tons of Rock was founded in 2013 and has
rocketed and with major headliners like KISS,
“This deal cements Blockfest’s position in
grown to be one of the leading festivals
Volbeat and Def Leppard this year’s festival
the festival calendar and will ensure that the
in Norway.
looks set to be a vintage year.
festival attracts the hottest international acts going forward. We have a great team who
After securing Slayer as a headliner for the
“We are ready to take the next step in the
are excited to work more closely with Live
inaugural festival, Live Nation Norway and
festival’s journey and the line-up for the 2019
Nation Finland to deliver the best possible
Tons of Rock worked together closely over
festival speaks for itself,” said Jarle Kvåle,
live experience for our audience” said Kalle
the years, leading to appearances by Black
Festival Manager and one of the founders of
Kallonen, CEO and founder of Blockfest.
Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper,
Tons of Rock. “After five successful years in
Ghost, and Five Finger Death Punch among
Halden we saw potential for further growth.
“We have always had a great relationship
other international stars.
We found the perfect venue at Ekebergsletta
with Blockfest and are looking forward to
in Oslo and wanted a strong strategic partner
putting our resources into bringing more of
“We have worked with Tons of Rock from
who would help us continue to grow. The
the world’s leading hip-hop, R&B and grime
the very beginning and are excited about our
answer was obvious, and close at hand, Live
artists to the festival” said Zachris Sundell,
future with the festival,” said Martin Nielsen,
Nation Norway.”
head promoter for Live Nation Finland
head promoter of Live Nation Norway. “The
“Blockfest is one of the most innovative
Tons of Rock team have demonstrated an
Blockfest was founded in 2008 in Tampere,
festivals in Finland and we are thrilled to be a
outstanding commitment to the festival and
Finland and has grown to be one of the
part of its future”.
to audience experience.”
biggest hip-hop festivals in the Nordic Live Nation Finland and Blockfest have worked together since 2013 to bring top artists to the festival’s stages, including Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Wiz Khalifa, Skepta, Rick Ross, Mobb Deep, Migos, Lil Wayne, NAS, Post Malone, G-Eazy and A$AP Rocky.
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BREXIT Bears Down Upon Us! Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com It still seems that nobody knows what is happening with the chaos of Brexit! We do know though that it is unlikely to have good results for the music industry, least of all the live business. However business representatives are making the best of a bad and confusing job, by taking a message to the US, to SXSW to be precise… UK Music unveils expert panel of senior MPs
The committee has also recently hit the
“SXSW promises to be a fantastic showcase
and business leaders to discuss post-Brexit
headlines for its inquiry into disinformation
of the best of new British talent. The UK
music industry at SXSW 2019
and “fake news” in an attempt to hold
Music event could not come at a more
Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to account.
critical time for the UK music industry with so many vital questions about the impact of
UK Music unveiled a stellar line up of senior The panel will consider the international
2019 to discuss how to maintain the UK’s
implications, challenges and opportunities
world-leading music industry after Brexit.
for music and talent development for the UK
“We hope to explore some of those issues
music industry – which contributes £4.5bn a
and look at wider solutions to maintain the
Chaired by UK Music CEO Michael Dugher,
year to the economy – following the decision
outstanding global success of the UK music
the high-level panel is set to include senior
to leave the EU.
business and safeguard the future of the talent pipeline”.
Conservative MP Damian Collins, chair of the influential House of Commons Digital,
For the first time, UK Music is an official
Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.
partner at the British Music Embassy – the UK residency at SXSW.
The event will take place on Tuesday March 12 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm at the British
UK Music CEO Michael Dugher said:
Music Embassy at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto) in Austin, Texas.
“UK Music are proud to be official partners at the British Music Embassy and we’re
Titled “UK Music Presents: How do we
delighted to be hosting such a fantastic
maintain the UK music industry’s global
panel of experts at SXSW this year.
success after Brexit?”, the other panellists are set to include: Labour MP Julie Elliott
“Damian Collins is one of the most respected
MP (Labour member of the DCMS Select
and influential MPs, whose voice is listened
Committee), Peter Leathem (CEO, PPL), Nigel
to across the House of Commons and in the
Elderton (Chair, PRS for Music), Vanessa
corridors of power.
Reed (CEO, PRS Foundation). “Equally, Julie Elliott MP is a hugely talented
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Brexit remain unanswered.
MPs and music business leaders for SXSW
The recent work of the DCMS Select
and formidable campaigner. It’s great they
Committee has included an inquiry into the
will join Peter Leathem, Nigel Elderton and
economic, cultural and social benefits of
Vanessa Reed, who are some of the most
live music.
important and respected industry voices.
Michael Dugher
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“Our
recent
inquiry
into
Live
Music
“But we also heard concerns from across the
highlighted the amazing global impact of the
industry about the potential impact of Brexit,
UK music scene, its iconic venues, festivals
including on the ease with which musicians
and talent.
can tour to and from the UK. I look forward to discussing these issues with the panel.
“The
SXSW
Music
Festival
and
the
British Music Embassy are important for
Julie Elliott
showcasing the strength of UK talent to new audiences, and we welcome this opportunity to discuss practical solutions for supporting that talent into the future post-Brexit, including the recommendations that came out of our inquiry.” Julie Elliott MP, member of the DCMS Committee and Labour MP said:
Damian Collins
“It was clear from our inquiry that there is appetite around the world for British music, so it is important that we continue to
Damian Collins MP, Chair of the DCMS
champion and support those audiences who
Committee said:
love live music.
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Sales Time in the Concert Industry Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com We seem to be experiencing the conversion
parts. At least from the point of view
the entire concert sector. Providence Equity is
of the live music industry into a new era,
of large investment companies, making
only one of the companies of the financial
seeing the departure of impresarios, with
direct comparison even the operational key
sector that has currently discovered the
concert agents being turned into product
figures of the two industry giants appears
concert business as a worthwhile investment
managers, similar to those within major
to be out doable.
opportunity. The private equity company is
record companies. Less obvious but in
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the main responsible for this meaningful
While Live Nation achieved a turnover of
of Superstrukt Entertainment, led by James
structural change are the activities of external
over 10 billion US dollars for the first time
Barton as spin doctor. Barton previously
investment companies, some of them in
in 2017 and currently achieves a market
worked for Live Nation and was originally one
financial terms actually more wealthy than
capitalisation of around 11 billion US dollars
of the founders of the Creamfields Festival.
Live Nation and CTS Eventim together.
on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the company is still modest compared to
In early 2017, Superstruct acquired a 70
Following the purchases made by powerful
the US investment company Providence
per cent majority stake in Sziget Festival in
players from the financial sector who recently
Equity with an investment volume of over
Budapest, which also hosts four other festivals
devoted themselves extensively to buying
46 billion US dollars. In addition, the market
in Hungary, including Balaton Sound and the
music publishing companies, it is now concert
capitalization of the European industry leader
Volt Festival, with annual sales of around 36
companies who are enjoying the attention of
CTS Eventim at Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is
million euros.
external investors...
3.5 billion Euros, it should be mentioned that this company for the first time generated
Sziget was just the beginning as Superstruct
Even though Live Nation and CTS Eventim
sales of over 1 billion Euros in 2017. Back to
has since then acquired stakes in the Sonar
within almost two decades have combined
Providence Equity and its remarkable role in
Festival
parts of the concert industry into corporate
the context of a structural change that so far
organiser Elrow, Oya Festival (Oslo) as well as
structures, this part of the music business
has received only limited attention, but in the
the Flow Festival in Helsinki in November last
is still predominantly organized in smaller
long run certainly generates consequences for
year. For those who are not familiar with the
(Barcelona),
the
multi-electronic
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Large Scale Role Model CAA & WME:
Elrow name doesn’t mean anything, it should
German company previously announced
be noted that this company says it organises
in November that it had acquired a 25 per
around 150 events from festivals to club
cent stake in the Danish concert promoter
In a completely different league, investors
shows in 27 countries across Asia, Europe,
smash!bang!pow!
are involved within the financial settings of
the Middle East and Latin America.
global players William Morris Entertainment
Buying and selling in Denmark:
Orkila Capital, on the other hand, has stakes
(WME) and Creative Artist Agency (CAA).
in the US festivals Boston Calling and Eaux
In 2010, the US companies William Morris
Claires Music & Arts Festival as well as
Agency and Endeavour Talent Agency
As a reminder: While in 2014 CTS Eventim
Bellator, an organizer of mixed martial arts
merged to form WME. Two years later, US
subsidiary FKP Scorpio’s entry into the
events. It should be mentioned that the
investor Silver Lake Private Equity acquired
Danish concert business with participations
founders of this fund previously worked for
31 per cent of the company, followed by
in the Northside Festival and the launch of
Providence Equity.
51 per cent in 2014. The total investment
the Tinderbox Festival (2015) as well as the concert promoter Beatbox caused quite
amounts to 750 million US dollars. In Nordic by Dutch Investment:
an uproar in the Danish concert business.
2017, WME also secured the major rights of 1.1 billion US dollars from the Canadian
However, the company structure of this
Thanks to the Dutch investor Waterland
Pension Plan Investment and the Singapore
network had already been redesigned in
Private Equity Investments, All Things Live
Investment Fund. According to the rating
spring 2018.
launched in December as another new
agency Moody’s, WME achieved a turnover
player in the Scandinavian concert market.
of 2.8 million US Dollars in the business year
In April last year, FKP Scorpio announced
Waterland grouped six concert companies
2017 and apparently according to media
that it had sold its shares in the two festivals
under one roof and, according to its own
reports comes up to a market value for WME
to its previous business partners, but would
statements, securing the majority rights to this
of more than 6.3 billion US Dollar. Since
continue to be a shareholder of Beatbox.
company. ICO Concerts, ICO Management
then, WME has evolved to be much more
The following May, it became known that
and Touring (DK), Friction and Atomic Soul
than an artist agency for film or pop stars.
the American venture capital fund “Orkila
Booking (NO) , Blixten & Co and Maloney
It became a multinational entertainment
Capital” had acquired 40 per cent of Down
Concerts (SW) are also involved, bringing it up
firm that has hordes of musicians, athletes,
The Drain Holding, the new owner of the
to a combined annual turnover of 85 million
actors, politicians and top chefs under
festivals in question, for a multi- million
Euro. With around 70 employees, All Things
contract. Not to mention the management
sum.
2019,
Live will produce around 3000 concerts and
of the Miss Universe events...
Beatbox changed its name to Down The
events per year and sell more than a million
Drain Concerts, but apparently without the
tickets, whether for concerts with Rammstein,
TPG Capital, on the other hand, has assets
participation of FPK Scorpio. Instead, the
Green Day or domestic acts such as Robyn.
of over 100 billion US dollars and holds a
More
recently
in
January
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majority stake in WME’s arch rival CAA. It
right from the start. Early this year, media
Generally speaking, the general master
started in 2010 with an initial investment
reports also attracted particular attention in
plan of investment companies is to acquire
of 165 million US dollars. Four years later,
the financial industry, with Liberty Media, Live
companies, consolidate them and, at best,
a further payment of 225 million US dollars
Nation’s largest single shareholder, reportedly
either resell them profitably or float them on
was made to increase the stake to 53 per
considering acquiring a stake in CAA.
the stock exchange within a period of up to
cent. In addition, according to CNBC, right at the beginning, TPG Capital granted the
five years. Between Equity Story and Exit Strategy: From impresarios to asset managers:
company an additional $500 million cash injection, enabling CAA to launch its own
While previously it was Live Nation and CTS
venture capital fund, financing further
Eventim who generated their company
The era of concert impresarios definitely
company acquisitions. Under the name
growth through acquisitions, investment
seems to be over. On the other hand, the
Evolution Media, CAA now has its own
companies fill a gap that the concert groups
structures of large concert companies are
investment department. In early 2018, for
do not serve in this way.
becoming more and more similar to those
example, Evolution Media, together with
of large record companies: having more and
TGP Growth, acquired a majority stake in
Although in 2018 CTS Eventim recently
more A&R departments, where bands sign
the African Media Network Trace, which has
acquired four concert promoters in Italy
worldwide deals, converting concert agents
more than 20 Pay TV channels and records
(D’ALESSANDRO & GALLI, F&P, Vertigo and
into product managers, supported by specialist
and broadcasts up to 400 concerts annually.
Vivo Concerti) as well as Doctor Music in
departments for marketing & sponsoring or
Spain, the acquisitions by private equity
legal affairs, which deal with the clarification
A year earlier, China Media Capital and
companies as previously mentioned prove
of broadcasting rights or concert contracts.
Temasek, an investment company based in
that they are not just making acquisitions
However, the structural change is completed
Singapore, secured minority stakes in CAA
in the concert business as a result of a
at the latest as soon as the company has its
in order to be part of the CAA China branch
buying mood.
own “Investor Relations” department.
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Leander Gloversmith joins ie:music From VIP-Daily News UK Management firm ie:music, which
than Atlantis for their first two albums as
proved time and again that he has an eye for
represents the likes of Robbie Williams,
well as punk band Creeper.
what’s next.
hired manager Leander Gloversmith. Based
Gloversmith said: “It is a privilege to be part
“His roster will be able to avail of our world
in London, Gloversmith will also operate
of a company with such an effusive legacy,
class artist services team who will apply
from ie:music’s LA headquarters, ie:west,
who continue to evolve and remain a source
experience
as bands embark on upcoming tours in the
of ideas and creativity. A lot is said about the
other artists to maximise their potential. It is
US. Gloversmith is described as a specialist
diminished state of this scene, yet ie:music
particularly exciting to have two outstanding
in rock and metal and will be working with
are doubling down on rock and metal as we
artists that already have a firm US fan base
UK pop-punk act Neck Deep, whose 2017
believe it to be in rude health, birthing some of
– Neck Deep and As It Is – and we are also
album The Peace and the Panic charted in
the most exciting and creative artists around,
thrilled to welcome Frost Koffin.”
the Top 5 in the UK and US.
many of whom are quietly ascending to arena
Passenger, Cher Lloyd and Ladyhawke has
developed
across
ie:music’s
headline status without a drop of mainstream His initial roster also includes Brighton post-
support. Paired with its passionate, multi-
hardcore group As It Is and Texan metal
generational audiences, this is truly a world of
band Frost Koffin. With 12 years of artist
lifers, on and off-stage.”
management
experience,
Gloversmith
played a key role in the signing and
Michael Loney, co-MD of ie:music and
development of metalcore juggernauts
president of ie:west in Los Angeles, added:
Architects. During that time he also
“We are delighted to welcome Leander
managed BBC Radio 1 favourites Lower
and his roster to the ie:music family. He has
ie:music co-founder Tim Clark, Leander Gloversmith, ie:music co-MD Michael Loney
Troy Carter joins UTA From VIP-Daily News Music executive and entrepreneur Troy Carter
Nelly, Meghan Trainor and Priyanka Chopra,
them on this next chapter and bringing
has signed with UTA in all areas. The agency
among others.
inspiring stories to the world.”
ventures in verticals including film, TV and
“Troy Carter has achieved success in
On the film and TV side, Carter currently
theater”. Carter most recently served as
everything he’s done,” said UTA CEO,
has several projects in development at
global head of creator services at Spotify.
Jeremy Zimmer. “He’s not only one of
Netflix, Universal Pictures and Apple. UTA
He also advises the Prince estate on matters
today’s most innovative, self-made leaders
will also help broaden his reach by setting
concerning the artist’s intellectual property.
in music and tech, he’s broken ground as
up projects in theater.
will assist Carter in developing “innovative
a creator, an executive and investor. His
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Carter currently boasts several projects in
unique vision for the future will touch
development at Netflix, Universal Pictures
every area of UTA and we look forward to
and Apple. He’s also an investor with more
exploring new avenues of business with
than 80 holdings in sucha companies as
him. UTA is becoming a creative hub at
Uber, Dropbox, Lyft, Spotify, Slack, Warby
the intersection of music and art culture,”
Parker, Gimlet Media, The Skimm, among
said Carter. “Jeremy Zimmer and his team
others. Carter founded Atom Factory in
are passionate, hungry and have shown
2007. The management company went on
exemplary taste when presenting me with
to represent Lady Gaga, John Legend, Eve,
projects. I look forward to working with
Troy Carter
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CTS Eventim - Record year for CTS Eventim
DEAG - Perform Gaining
Just before our deadline CTS Eventim published its preliminary figures
Three months ago 3.41 Euro, now at 3.90 Euro and for quite a while
for 2018, which show significant increases in revenue and earnings.
peaked at a share price of 4 Euro on February 21...
Total revenue increased by 20.1 percent year-on-year to 1.2 billion, compared to 1.03 billion in the previous year.
Live Nation - Never Mind Christmas 2018
Normalized EBITDA grew by 12.9 percent from 204.7 million to
On Christmas Eve last year at $46.20 a significant share price dip
231.1 million. “The Ticketing and Live Entertainment segments
compared to $56.50 on December 12. However, meanwhile has risen
both contributed to this significant growth,” according to the
to $55, which probably makes the Christmas-downer forgotten...
earnings report.
Spotify - The Rollercoaster Effect The normalized EBITDA margin decreased from 19.8 percent at the end of last year to 18.6 percent.
Last year the share price experienced a rollercoaster rally. Up and down, ranging in price scale from $198.99 to $ 103.29. Also this
“Our financials show that we are able to further develop CTS
company apparently affected the Christmas festivities of its investors
Eventim from a position of strength,” commented CTS Eventim CEO
when the share stood on December 24 at just $107.75. But since
Klaus-Peter Schulenberg. “In Ticketing, we increased our growth
then the share price gradually recovered, climbing to $148.50 in
momentum over the course of the year, and in Live Entertainment,
February when this issue went to press.
we consolidated our leading role in Europe with well-attended tours and further acquisitions. By winning the contract for collecting
Eventbrite - Hope For More
the passenger vehicle toll in Germany, we also demonstrated that we can successfully transfer our existing competencies into new
Three months ago was at $36.50 but has since then been around
business areas.”
$30. Last share price covered at $29.35 leaving the overall demand for a more pleasing share price of this company in the near future...
In 2019, CTS Eventim expects further growth in group revenue and normalized EBITDA. Interesting news in the pipeline Furthermore CTS Eventim apparently has some meaningful news in the pipeline. At ILMC 31 CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg will make an announcement that is so important for the company, that Schulenberg for the first time ever will use the stage of an industry conference to spread the news. Already the share price of this company is back on track. Since November 22 the share price has increased from 33.84 up to 40.10 Euro on February 22. Seems like a good start into the new business year..
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