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McGowan’s Much as I’d have liked to be out of the
number of attendants to London’s Royal
will not drown out the far more pleasing
country for a while to avoid the daily
Garden Hotel, some 1200 people from 60
songs of the likes of the blackbird, robin
helping of this interminable and increasingly
countries took part from 5-8 March, so I
and nightingale and 22 others, which will
unacceptable Brexit nonsense (although I
reckon that’s as international as you’re likely
make up the first ever UK single to feature
suppose a lot of other European states have
to get! New events added to the Agenda
nothing but birdsong. The Royal Society For
it continuously broadcast too) and my daily
brought in Production people and a new
The Protection Of Birds are releasing this to
ration of builder’s noise and dust, I have no
draft of young people – yes, I was very aware
highlight the massive decline in some species
foreign travels to report of late. However,
of the aging process! – to add some balance
of birds – so, go out and buy the two and
the 31st edition of ILMC brought in a record
to the continuing presence of the many long
a half minute track Titled ‘Let Nature Sing’,
standing regulars! (See report in this issue)
don’t let the gulls take over!
There is always something, in fact usually
Occasionally, believe it or not I miss out on
many things, to be learned at ILMC, and
live music events that take place in the UK,
often when you least expect, I strolled into
today, March 22 for instance I woke to the
the ‘Security – New Threats’ panel and found
usual Brexit insanity on the radio, to then hear
myself fascinated by the expertise delivered
quite a long report on the first Heavy Metal
about drones. These ‘flying saucers’ can be
Congress taking place in London. This event
extremely dangerous if misused and festival
is sanctioned by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi,
organisers are very aware of the trouble
and , although featuring international bands,
they could cause, so this forewarning was
surprisingly, backed by the Arts Council of
very useful. Also I, and many others, if the
England. Even the Shadow Justice Minister,
final standing ovation was anything to go
Richard Burgon turned up for this 50th
by, thought that Roger Daltrey delivered a
Anniversary celebration of the genre.
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really impressive interview. I’ve heard a lot about Woodstock over the years, and how
In fact there’s been a fair amount of
great certain acts were, but I’d never heard
Government live music industry involvement
Creedence Clearwater Revival , much as I like
of late, with the release a few days ago, of
the band, praised as the stand out band of
the culture select committee’s live music
the legendary festival, but according to the
report, published by the UK Parliament’s
Who singer, this was the case.
Digital, Culture, Media & Sport select committee. (See report in this issue) So,
Now those of you that have put up with
does this mean that live music is being
these Musings over the years have read my
taken seriously enough to be considered as
rantings about Brighton seagulls, particularly
culture? Or are Government departments
the aggressively annoying Shitty, so birds do
and arts organisations just so bored by
occasionally feature in the News, but our
Brexit, (sorry – couldn’t help it!) that they
feathered friends are now to be released into
need to find other things to occupy them!
the UK Charts, although the irritating shrieks
Still, it’s all for the good – in the meantime
and gabbles of the gulls, will not feature so
Ladies and Gentlemen – The News!
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CTS Eventim introduce Eventim Live Network From VIP-Daily News CTS Eventim has revealed plans to unite 26 of its majority-owned promoters into a pan-European live entertainment network, Eventim Live. Based in London, the network includes promoters in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Norway, Sweden,
and
represent
27
Finland European
and
collectively
festivals
and
thousands of live events per year. CTS Founder and CEO Peter Schulenberg and Medusa Music MD Frithjof Pils will serve as managing directors of the new network but each company will retain autonomy and its own managing director, IQ Magazine reported.
Eventim Live Network
The new network was announced by
reach with local know-how, entrepreneurial
Schulenberg during a reception at the UK-
spirit with financial solidity and the biggest
based music conference ILMC.
festivals in Europe with the most exclusive club concerts,” he added.
“Eventim Live offers artists of all genres the most convenient access to the largest
The announcement of a Pan-European
possible audience in Europe,” Schulenberg
network follows a period of growth for CTS
said at the reception.
Eventim which saw the German promoter and ticketing company acquire stakes in
Peter Schulenberg
“Anyone who plans their performances
companies such as Doctor Music in Spain,
with one of our promoters gains access to
Vivo Concerts and Friends & Partners in
a unique network that transcends national
Italy, as well as the Scandinavian ticketing
borders. Eventim Live combines international
company Venuepoint.
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ILMC 2019
- Heading Into A New Era Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com ILMC 2019 delivered. Not though as usual, as
However this development is still unfinished,
every edition of this conference is different.
but the number of entrepreneurs turning
ILMC has been evolving for years, but the
into employees has reached a new and
latest edition of this conference additionally
substantial level. In the February issue
delivered the final proof of the gradually
VIP News provided a summary about the
on-going departure of impresarios to be
latest purchases by investors of concert
replaced with an undeniable conversion into
companies or their investments into CAA,
corporate business structures.
UTA and WME. and interviews appeared to be inspiring
In fact corporate structures for concert
Given the relevance of the ILMC for the live
and informative as usual, providing not just
companies aren’t a new thing, but it appears
music community, the current edition of this
between the lines evidence on what the
that a transition phase is finally being
trade event just became the stage to present
conversion process means for this industry.
completed. With the presence of Klaus Peter
this kind of conversion. No, ILMC didn’t
Schulenberg, CEO of CTS Eventim, ILMC
lose any of its conference assets or its social
In the panel the “Artist View - The View From
2019 saw the involvement of the first ever
inventory, it is actually the industry that is
The Stage” the artist Lyla Foy says “With
self-made billionaire of this industry as part
undergoing a fundamental change.
bigger promoters sometimes the rep doesn’t
of its conference programme. While also,
even know your name.” This is probably one
for the first time, included in its agenda a
The overall mood was excellent, buoyed up by
side effect of the prosperity of the live music
panel an examination of the role of external
the fact that the live music industry these days
business. The payment gap between big and
financial investors in the concert business.
is prospering impressively. Debates, panels
small artists was also touched upon.
Roger Daltrey interviewed by Ed Bicknell at ILMC
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The panel “Industry Investors: The Power
actually did, was to elaborate and explain
As the Future Forum was well attended and
Brokers” certainly deserved more listeners,
the new strategic set up of CTS Eventim.
content-wise a worthwhile contribution
appearing in that respect as typical of the
The new mission is “Eventim Live”, a brand
to the overall conference agenda of ILMC,
ILMC but also as an industry phenomenon.
building
launched
hope remains that the 32nd edition of ILMC
Historically, new topics always take their time
alongside a re-directed business strategy to
2020 will come up with the ILMC Teenage
before catching up with the attention such
group its live entertainment subsidies under
Fan Club, an embedded conference topic
panels deserve. The panel itself focussed
one roof, so creating a company network.
that will touch on those subjects that matter
more on venture capital issues, but neglected
For those familiar with the previous business
to the ‘Generation Thunberg,’ who are
the more meaningful aspect of private equity
development of this company, this new
currently expressing their political concerns
investments. Please note: venture capital is
approach was the actual surprise as it ties
within the movement #Fridaysforfuture.
for beginners; private equity is where the
formerly loose ends together.
consumer
campaign
really big money is allocated.
It would certainly be another highlight, Probably the smartest move of ILMC 2019 was
when and if some of these protesters
The Schulenberg appearance alongside other
the inauguration of the Future Forum. Offering
explain their concerns to pop and rock stars
sessions such as “The Open Forum: With Or
reduced priced tickets especially for younger
or even top industry executives who prefer
Without EU” or “Ticketing: Is Selling Out
industry professionals, this was a newly
to travel on private jets. In fact it is the
Losing Out”, “The (Late) Breakfast Meeting
set up industry event on the last day of the
current generation of industry professionals
With Roger Daltrey”, were the blockbusters
conference. The panel “Meet The New Boss:
that until today, not only at ILMC but
of ILMC 2019.
Class of 2019” delivered a perfect overview
other gatherings, leave out debates about
of the mind-set of younger professionals,
political issues. In consideration of Brexit,
The presentation by Schulenberg produced
provided to an interested audience mix of
populism and social inequality besides the
high expectations, but instead of a spectacular
those who came for the Future Forum and
issue of private jets, there are many political
announcement of another major acquisition,
those regular ILMC attendees who curiously
aspects that actually should receive more
the true importance for the majority remained
listened to what the new generation of live
attention than at present as they certainly
almost undiscovered. What Schulenberg
music professionals had to say.
matter for the live music industry...
Futures Forum at ILMC
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Thomas Johansson receives Swedish award From VIP-Daily News The Swedish Government’s 2018 Special
to Thomas Johansson, Live Nation, with the
been directly and indirectly involved when
Prize for long-standing contributions to
following citation:
leading Swedish artists have been exported
Swedish music exports has been awarded to Thomas Johansson. Thomas
to the world’s stages. “This year’s winner of the Special Prize has
Johansson
founded
live
entertainment company EMA Telstar in
had a key position in Swedish music exports
He fully managed the world tours of Europe
ever since he founded the concert company
and Roxette. With the title Chairman
EMA Telstar in 1969.
International/Nordics in the company that is
1969, bringing international acts to Sweden
now called Live Nation Sweden, he has also
and managing ABBA’s touring, as well as
The fact that right from its inception
regularly worked behind the scenes in recent
that of many other Swedish acts. EMA
EMA Telstar brought foreign superstars
decades for contemporary Swedish export
Telstar joined Live Nation over ten years ago.
and
opened
artists such as the Cardigans, Peter Jöback
Today Johansson is Live Nation’s chairman of
international
him
and Zara Larsson.
international music and the Nordics.
leading role in export contexts as well. In
undertakings doors
to
Sweden
that
gave
a
the early 1970s, he and EMA had primary
Fifty years after that first global endeavour,
long-standing
responsibility for ABBA’s tours when they
Thomas Johansson is still an essential part of
contributions to Swedish music exports went
became global stars, and since then he has
building Swedish music exports.”
The
Special
Prize
for
Pictured from left: Thomas Johansson, Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde, Ludwig Göransson och Ulla Sjöström. Photo by Sofia Nahringbauer
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First ETEP 2019 Results Announced Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Two months after the 2019 edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag, the first results of ESNS’s European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP) have been
The 10 most booked ET EP acts are listed below: 1. Fontaines D.C. (ie) - 10 shows 2. Black Midi (gb) - 7 show s 3. Flohio (gb) - 6 shows 4. Pip Blom (nl) - 5 show s 5. The Murder Capital (ie ) - 4 shows 6. Iris Gold (dk) - 4 show s 7. Yegor Zabelov (by) - 3 shows 8. Whispering Sons (be) - 3 shows 9. Lewsberg (nl) - 3 show s 10. Whenyoung (ie) - 3 sh ows
announced. So far only 51 of the 129 ETEP festivals have revealed at least part of their line ups, but already these include 143 confirmed ETEP shows. So far in the lead with 10 ETEP festival slots 2019 is Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. who have secured a really promising year. However the band is certainly not the only ETEP act that will be found on many festival lineups this year. Robert Meijerink, Head of programme and Programme manager EU talent at ESNS com-
Top 10 by countr y:
mented: “ETEP selection results are always a surprise No one can predict the ten most booked acts. I am really pleased to see how ETEP is helping the circulation of European artists in the live sector already so early in the year. The first results also prove that festivals across the world are interested in putting on a wide variety of different styles/genres by European artists at their events.”
ETEP Festivals
1. Ireland - Fontaines D. C. - 10 shows 2. Great Britain - Black Midi - 7 shows 3. The Netherlands - Pip Blom - 5 shows 4. Denmark - Iris Gold 4 shows 5. Belarus - Yegor Zabelov - 3 shows 6. Belgium - Whispering Sons - 3 shows 7. Norway - girl in red 2 shows 8. Sweden - Linn Koch-E mmery - 2 shows 9. Austria - Mavi Phoenix (at) 2 shows 10. The Czech Republic Zabelov Group - 2 show s
Aiming to promote European music across the world, ETEP supports the booking of emerging European talent at 129 festivals in 37 countries. Alongside working closely together with these festivals, ETEP also actively cooperates with 16 export offices and the European Broadcasting Union. The following festivals have confirmed the most ETEP shows so far: The Great Escape (20 ETEP acts), by:larm (7 ETEP acts), Les Nuits Botanique (7 ETEP acts), MENT Ljubljana (6 ETEP acts), Best Kept Secret (5 ETEP acts) Lollapalooza Berlin (5 ETEP acts).
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Fontaines D.C.
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ESNS Charts
countries and generates extensive media exposure for these artists in cooperation
This year, ESNS will publish even more
with the European Broadcasting Union
insights on new European music. Aside from
(EBU) public radio stations, the European
the latest improved Music Moves Europe
export offices and national and international
Talent Charts, ESNS is launching the ESNS
media. This way, ETEP aims to give a boost
Chart this year, tracking the radio airplay
to the international careers of European
of approximately 350 ESNS2019 artists on
artists and highlights the participating ETEP
radio stations outside their home country.
festivals.
Current
Elderbrook,
Since the start of the programme in 2003
Fontaines D.C., Pip Blom, Mahalia, Nielson,
ETEP has facilitated 4.001 shows by 1.445
Eli, Sports Team and Someone.
acts in 34 countries, and the organisers
chart
leaders
are
Years & Years
are very proud to have contributed to the
About ETEP
careers of so many talented European acts. Many acts that received support from ETEP
Temptation and Years & Years have greatly
The European Talent Exchange Programme
at the start of their careers have become
benefited from the support of the ETEP
(ETEP) was introduced in 2003 to stimulate
very successful. Over the past 17 years, acts
programme. More recently, acts such as
the exchange of European artists across
such as Agnes Obel, Ásgeir, Ben Howard,
Idles, Shame, Alma, Aurora and Dua Lipa
Europe. An initiative of ESNS, ETEP facilitates
Benjamin Clementine, Calvin Harris, Franz
played some of their first international
the bookings of European acts on European
Ferdinand, James Blake, MØ, Noisia, Selah
shows with the support of the European
& international festivals outside their home
Sue, The Editors, The Kooks, The XX, Within
Talent Exchange Programme.
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Yourope Announces Members Annual Report 2018 Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com
In-depth report on the present state and performance of European Music Festivals associated with Yourope • Analysis of European Artists performing at, and Audiences attending, Popular Music Festivals • Festival Season 2018 Results for Yourope Festivals •
Yourope, the Pan-European association of
Yourope
music festivals, has published the results
festivals and associated members in 26
represents
nearly
100
music
of its members survey for 2018. The study
European countries. The events associated
provides an evaluation of the settings and
with Yourope range from large scale festivals
conditions of its member festivals, with
with more than 70.000 visitors to small and
reports on the characteristics of popular
medium sized events with less than 5.000
music festivals in general, including artistic
visitors. The current survey is one of the
profile and audience observations for these
very first research reports on a European
events. The report furthermore underlines
level, investigating in detail the main age
The study is now available for download on
the relevance of popular music festivals as
groups for popular music festivals, findings
the website Yourope.org.
culture indicators for young Europeans on a
on cross border effects on events attracting
European level.
an international audience and the resulting
Yourope, founded in 1998, is the leading
accumulated economic results.
association for popular music festivals, representing nearly 100 live events and
Christof Huber, General Secretary of Yourope,
associated
comments: “In particular reference to the
countries.
members
in
26
European
overall development in the number of events, festivals have become a very meaningful
In the second half of 2018 Yourope undertook
cultural phenomenon in Europe. Taking into
a members survey in order to evaluate market
consideration the fact that the main age
results and findings regarding previous year’s
group for festival attendants is between 25
festival season and beyond.
and 29 years, it is clear that popular music festivals are supporting cultural exchange
Data Assembling Period: September -
between young Europeans by providing
December 2018.
essential stages and performance spaces for artists and their audiences.”
Compiled & evaluated by: Lisa Rüegg.
Along with other observations, the survey
Yourope: Bettina Tari-Kirsch, Robert Adamik
revealed that up to 70 percent of festivals
& Manfred Tari - Pop10 - February 28, 2019.
associated with Yourope promote their
Christof Huber
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events outside their domestic markets, with
Here, we give a brief summary of the
54 percent of their artistic programmes
conclusions from the findings of this
predominantly featuring European artists.
important survey:
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CONCLUSIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS The majority of festival promoters organized within
However, until now most European Music Export Offices
Yourope considered the festival season 2018 as good.
follow an “artist”- focused export strategy, supplying
Only a minority remained below 80 per cent of the
funding for the distribution and/or the marketing of
capacities or their festivals. However, components such
recorded music or grand tour support for artists abroad.
as “competition”, “the lack of headliners” and “severe weather” are considered as risks for their events.
While record or publishing companies, music managers are in favour of their artists directly benefitting from such
According to an internal opinion poll festival promoters
measures, live music products such as festivals or venues
are concerned about potential future obstacles such as
benefit at best only indirectly from these organisations or
the continuous rise in artist fees, the availability, or lack
their funding schemes.
of, headlining artists, tougher competition between festivals, challenging weather conditions and a changing
Yourope therefore recommends the re-thinking of music
overall economic situation in Europe. Also mentioned were
export strategies, enabling festivals and other live music
concerns regarding rising expenses for security measures.
ventures or projects, to be considered on an equal level in terms of export or marketing activities abroad.
Political developments apparently do not seem to be considered a potential risk. As, among other factors, consequences due to Brexit are not yet known, the live music sector as with other industries cannot foresee what kind of impact this will have on their business. The general assumption seems to be that the EU will remain intact and won’t be compromised due to upcoming EU election results. Businesswise the live music sector is currently confronted with a consolidation process as external investors, in particular from the financial sector, are buying concert companies and festivals almost everywhere in Europe. This development causes structural amendments as bigger company units have other sources and opportunities enabling offers of bulk deals for artists. In the near future this might lead to higher fees for top artists, which in particular is already a bigger problem for smaller and midsized festivals than for large scale events. Another meaningful development to be regarded is that more and more festivals offering spin offs of their events outside their domestic markets. Prominent examples are events such as Creamfield, Lollapalooza, Sonar Festival or Rock in Rio, while Wacken Open Air is promoting related events in South Africa, Indonesia, Japan & Uruguay with WOA Metal Battle.
Download the full Yourope Report here
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UK Government DCMS Live Music Report Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com UK Music CEO Michael Dugher, and others,
the government’s Department For Digital,
have welcomed the recent Digital, Culture,
Culture, Media & Sport, while also debating
Media and Sport Committee’s Live Music
issues around the sectors that department
report, Dughher referred to the report as a
supports, launched its inquiry into the UK’s
“landmark” and a “wake-up call” towards
live music business at the start of last year,
protecting the live music industry. The
taking evidence from promoters, venues,
committee, which scrutinises the work of
ticketing firms and artists, among others.
Michael Dugher
The key findings of the DCMS Select Committee report include: and introduce new or extend existing relief schemes such as those * Full backing for UK Music’s call for a review of business rates to help grassroots music venues. * A taskforce and new investment to nurture the music industry’s talent pipeline * A warning the public not to buy or sell tickets
for pubs or small retail properties to lessen the burden of business rates on music venues in order to protect grassroots venues and independent festivals”. Beyond that, it says, “further support should be given by the government by extending tax relief, already given for orchestra performances, to other forms of music production”.
through Viagogo * Concerns about discrimination hindering the success of urban music * Support for the setting up of a network of Music Boards
Michael Dugher continued, “It’s great that cross-party MPs have recognised the warnings that we at UK Music have issued over the impact of soaring business rates’ bills on venues. This Committee has now joined MPs from all parties who have called on the Chancellor to end the present system which discriminates against music venues, including by not allowing them to get the same rates rebate as pubs
Michael Dugher welcomed the findings saying:
and clubs. It is time the Government listened and threw a lifeline to venues that are struggling to survive.”
“This is a landmark report into live music by Damian Collins and members of the DCMS Select Committee. They have really listened to the live music industry, which contributes around £1bn a year to the UK economy, and their report is a real wake-up call for everyone who wants to safeguard live music. “Grassroots music venues across the country face massive challenges with 35 per cent of them closing in the past decade, according to the Music Venue Trust.” Mark Davyd, Founder and CEO of MVT told VIP News that the Trust warmly welcomed all that was covered by this one comprehensive DCMS report, but added, “We now don’t need any more reports: It’s quite plain to see what must be done, and what can be done, so let’s actually get on with it!” The committee states: “The government should immediately review the impact of recent business rates changes on the live music sector
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Mark Davyd CEO - Music Venue Trust
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“Viagogo has been ripping off music fans for far too long and we are
and Ed Sheeran. With the decline of music in education in particular,
delighted this report recognises that. It’s high time Viagogo became
there is a real danger that having the chance of a successful career
Via-NoNo when it comes to ticket sales. But Google is complicit in
in music means that you have to have access to the ‘Bank of Mum
this because it effectively facilitates rip-off merchants like Viagogo
and Dad’. We are, in effect drawing water from a well that’s getting
by ranking them at the top when people search for tickets online.
smaller and smaller.
Google must also take responsibility to make sure fans get a fair deal. “One of our first campaigns after UK Music was set up in 2008 was to The FanFair Alliance, which campaigns for a more transparent and
call for Form 696 to be axed. We welcomed the move by Mayor Sadiq
better regulated secondary ticketing market, welcomed the report
Khan to end a practice that effectively discriminates unfairly against
and especially its blunt conclusions on Viagogo. It said in a statement:
genres like grime. We must root our discrimination wherever we find
“FanFair Alliance welcomes all aspects of the committee’s wide-
it and we support the Committee’s call for cross-departmental action
reaching report and especially their condemnation of Viagogo. What
by Government to develop guidance for all the relevant authorities to
we now need is action. If a restaurant poses a risk to public health,
ensure that urban music acts do not face discrimination.
we expect inspectors to close it immediately on grounds of consumer protection. Unfortunately, such powers of enforcement are seemingly
“We are pleased that the report recommends and supports the
absent when it comes to online ticket touting”.
establishment of regional Music Boards. This has been a key part of UK Music’s work over the past 18 months to help support music,
Dugher continued, “We particularly welcome the recommendation
boost the night time economy and spread opportunities more widely.
that a new taskforce is needed to help and support emerging talent.
We have already set up successful Music Boards in London, Liverpool
We urgently need help to nurture the music industry’s talent pipeline
and Sheffield, and hopefully soon in Greater Manchester too, which
if we are to continue producing world-leading superstars like Adele
bring people together and get things done”.
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The Meaning Of The Political Failure Of Article 13 Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com On March 26th the European Parliment
for years about the so called “value gap”
affected by such political decisions. Both
decided on an extensive reform of the
regarding the lousy compensations paid
this and other cases prove that the music
copyright law. Article 13 became the buzz
by Youtube and Facebook for the usage
sector is lacking the initiative to join forces
word for political campaigns, even causing
of music content is almost invisible in this
when it comes to protect their interests on
demonstrations and intensive lobby efforts by
conflict. A public campaign by the record
political levels. Certainly it is mind blowing
the likes of Google/Youtube and Facebook.
industry and artists? Well, not really. Very
what kind of efforts it takes to move and
late and certainly below the radar of
to motivate politicians to act in favour of
Briefly summarized the new “Directive on
the masses mobilized by influencers and
consumer protections in terms of secondary
Copyright in the Digital Single Market”
internet users complaining about this
ticketing. Did the live music industry support
foresees in Article 13 the implementation of
directive; the singer Debbie Harry wrote
the record industry when file sharing came
upload filters, checking if uploaded content
a comment for the Guardian under the
up in the early years of the digitalisation and
on online platforms contains copyright
headline: “Musicians like me need to fight
distribution of audio content via the internet?
protected data such as pictures, audio
against the giants of YouTube and Google”
recordings or text. Article 11, another chapter
on March 22.
within this law foresees the compensation of
remains agreeable that the music sector
media networks as content owners for the
Not just since the scandal of Cambridge
is affected by political decisions and that
usage of their content.
Analytica related with the Brexit referendum,
there is a demand for much more political
it more or less became known about the
engagement than this industry currently
Fact is that Google/Youtube and Facebook
capabilities of Google and Facebook to
demonstrates. The political decision on
unlike Spotify or Netflix pay almost nothing
monetise on political decisions and elections.
Article 13 by the EU Parliament is just one
to rights holders. But due to their business
Also in terms of the Brexit vote, artists as
more example of how unprofessional the
models, Google/Youtube and Facebook
well as the live music industry have remained
music sector acts when it comes to effective
are the undisputed online powerhouses
surprisingly silent, just as now in the case
lobbying
benefitting from content provided by third
of EU copyright reform below the radar of
decisions. Still yet there are no signs that this
parties. Both companies initiated massive
public awareness.
might change in the near future. Perhaps
campaigns, aimed against voting by EU-
efforts
to
influence
political
this might eventually change when Google
Parliament for the implementation of
However, both cases show that the music
decides to buy Universal Music as media
Article 13.
industry, its artists and its companies are
reports suggest...
Of course both companies are certainly also not in favour of Article 11. EU-Parliamentarians
received
up
to
40.000 e-mails on this law. Facebook even approached MEPs offering support for the upcoming EU-elections at the end of May, as Helga Trüpel, a German MEP for the Green Party claimed. Whatever the outcome of the decision of this directive will be, hardly any prominent artists ventured their opinions on this case. The record industry which has complained
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MARCH 2019
Green Artist Rider Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com In response to what has apparently been
Alex Hardee - Coda Agency
initiated by growing interest and requests from its artists, Coda Agency has partnered with A Greener Festival to provide a Green Artist Rider. This has been developed to assist artists, and also to encourage a stronger collaboration with promoters and venues. Coda’s Alex Hardee launched the initiative at the Green Events & innovations Conference during ILMC, the aim being to align live music events and tours with the urgent need to reduce single-use plastics, source food with
A Greener Festival co-founder, Claire O’Neill,
helping to change old practices into new,
low environmental impact, reduce & balance
said: “AGF has regularly seen promoters’
better ways.”
emissions, and to eliminate waste.
‘green’ actions stop at the dressing room door. We believe this isn’t always the will of
The Green Rider is a voluntary opt-in service
The Green Artist Rider is designed to match
the artist, or the failure of the promoter, but
for Coda artists. Existing riders are being
the needs of artists, whilst pushing for venues
simply a lack of communication. The work
adjusted by participating artists where
and promoters to also reduce waste and
with Coda on the Green Artist Rider serves
necessary to ensure they align. Support
instil ethical purchasing choices into their
as a bridge between artists, promoters and
is available from AGF for promoters and
productions, operations and communication.
venues, and is one part of the puzzle in
venues who are seeking to implement requirements from the rider if they don’t
Claire O’Neill
already do so, or who wish to contribute or develop their own actions to make a greener live music industry. AGF says this is the beginning of the process, as Coda’s Green Artist Rider spurs the conversation between all involved sectors of the live music industry. The rider is not a one-way communication but a catalyst for a collaborative creative process. The next step is to monitor the progress and impacts of the rider, and to work together with the broader industry to develop these tools, combining knowledge
and
experience,
collectively
overcoming obstacles that arise. The Green Artist Rider is intended to be open source and AGF and Coda welcome all feedback and use of this rider for other agents, artists, and anyone who can find it useful to achieve the purpose of creating a greener live industry.
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NAMES & JOBS
MARCH 2019
JEM Music Group appoints new MD
DEAG appoints Roman Velke CFO
From VIP-Daily News
From VIP-Daily News
Artist management company JEM Music Group has appointed Naz
Deutsche Entertainment AG has appointed Roman Velke to serve
Idelji as its Managing Director.
as Chief Financial Officer of DEAG with effect from 1 April 2019. Roman Velke takes over the position from his predecessor Ralph
Naz Idelji, who was most recently Director of Compilations at Ministry
Quellmalz, who is leaving DEAG at his own request in most mutual
of Sound, has joined management firm Jem Music Group as Managing
amicable agreement.
Director. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the U.K. music industry to the role.
Roman Velke has close to 20 years of experience in the areas of finance and auditing and primarily has been working directly and
In her new role, Idelji is tasked with expanding operations into new
indirectly in the live entertainment industry since the beginning of
international markets and furthering Craig David`s success in France,
his career. The graduate salesman and auditor was with BDO AG
Belgium, Australia and SEA. She will also be overseeing new artists
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft until 2011 and subsequently held
signed to the joint venture founded by Jem owner Colin Lester and
various positions in finance at DEAG.
David’s TS5 Presents. Roman Velke most recently held the position of “Divisional Board “Bringing in someone of Naz`s amazing experience, skillset and
Member - Business & Financial Affairs, M&A” at DEAG`s second
pedigree sets out a very clear mandate for our future, which is shaping
management level. In this position, he supported the Executive Board
up to be very exciting,” Lester said.
in the implementation of M&A projects, the strategic development and expansion of business areas and in the area of corporate finance. As
Idelji has worked on hundreds of campaigns at Warner Music,
CFO, Roman Velke will now be responsible for Management Board
Universal, Sony and Ministry of Sound. At MoS, she negotiated the
areas of Finance and Investor Relations as of 1 April 2019.
first exclusive global playlist deal with Apple Music, and was brought over to Sony as part of its acquisition of the dance label in 2016.
Ralph Quellmalz is leaving the company to take on new professional challenges. During his term in office, important decisions were made
“I have worked with Colin for many years on a range of campaigns and
on the further strategic development of DEAG into a leading provider
have seen first-hand how passionate he is about maximising success
of Live Entertainment, such as focusing in particular on the growth
for the artists he represents and about growing the JEM Music Group
of the profitable Family Entertainment and Arts+Exhibitions divisions.
presence around the world,” Idelji said.
Ralph Quellmalz has set DEAG on an important course towards internationalisation and has set decisive impulses for strengthening
In addition, JEM Music group has also appointed Jack Balsam to
profitable growth and capital market communication.
oversee its north London recording studio complex, having previously engineered sessions with Craig David, DJ Oliver Heldens and Big Zuu.
The Supervisory Board expressly thanks Ralph Quellmalz for his successful work and commitment - he has thus initiated an important
Naz Idelji & Colin Lester
process for the further development of DEAG. The Supervisory Board and the company wish Ralph Quellmalz all the best for his future career and life as well as continued success.
Roman Velke
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MUSIC IN SHARES
MARCH 2019
Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com
CTS Eventim - Pleasing Shareholders
Eventbrite - The Ticketfly-Downer
CTS Eventim announced an increased dividend payment for share
The share price of Eventbrite was significantly affected, when the
holders. Last year the company paid a dividend of 0.59 Euro per
news was revealed on March 8 that the integration of Ticketfly had
share, for the business year 2018 the suggested dividend is 0.62
not gone ahead as planned. Due to a security incident, a problem
Euro. In total CTS Eventim gained a net profit of 118,5 million Euros.
occurred which apparently caused the migration of the technical
On May 8, as part of the annual meeting, shareholders have to
platforms of both companies to fail. On March 7 the share price
agree on the payment, CTS Eventim will spend 50 per cent of its
remained at $31.42. One day later it dropped to $23.20, then went
earnings in dividend payments. As a result the company has made its
down to $21.27.
shareholders happy for the 14th year in a row now... On March 25 the share price is 41.38 Euro, for the February issue it
Live Nation - Results Push Share Price
was 40.10 Euro... On February 28 Live Nation released its business report for 2018, briefly summarized, it increased its revenue from $9.68 (adjusted)
DEAG - Preliminary Figures For 2018
up to $10.78 billion. The loss per share decreased from $0.48 to $0.09, the share price instead rose within one month from $56.77 on
For the business year 2018 DEAG reported a consolidated turnover
February 25 to $62.95...
rise from 159.8 to 200.2 million Euros a. The Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation increased significantly from 6.5
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to 14.6 million Euros.
Spotify - In The Recovery Mode
The full results will be released on March 29. Meanwhile however the
On New Year’s Eve the share price stood at $113.5, then on March
share price of DEAG remained at almost the same level, rising from
25 at $139. Not too bad for a company that raised its revenue in one
3.90 up to 3.95 Euro...
year from $4.09 to $5.25 billion as reported on February 12.
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MARCH 2019
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