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McGowan’s

Musings

Well, it’s good to be back, all of us at VIP

Chumbley, of Primary Talent, a man well

This actually is the title of the initiative set

hope that you had a good summer, from

known to all of us at VIP, had died after a

in motion by Festival Organisation Yourope

both business and personal points of view,

short illness. We send our commiserations to

and others, calling on all who believe in

and that getting through July without us

his family and friends.

peace, inclusion and dialogue to oppose

wasn’t too difficult!

fear and exclusion. Many festivals, clubs, The Festival season had its problems. Of

companies, Associations and partnerships

Unfortunately elements of the type of bad

course we had expected that increased

have voiced their support for this.

news so dominant in the earlier part of the

security measures following terrorist attacks

year continued to prevail, on July 20 Linkin

would lead to bigger queues, delays and

Others also took a stand: Ariana Grande was

Park singer Chester Bennington took his

restrictions at many events; however in the

made an honorary citizen of Manchester

own life by hanging, echoing the suicide of

main festivalgoers accepted this with good

in recognition of her, and many others,

Sound Garden’s Chris Cornell in May. We

grace and patience, and to everyone’s great

courage in presenting the One Love concert

also lost the amazing guitarist and singer

relief, and so far, there were no attacks on

in response to the bombing after her concert

Glen Campbell earlier this month following

festivals. However, as usual, weather and

at Manchester Arena. Ed Sheeran and Stuart

his long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

organisational blunders caused things to

Galbraith of Kilimanjaro his promoters, took

go badly wrong in some cases. Organisers

a stand against the rip off activities of certain

Also, just before completing this Newsletter

are going to have to be very careful with

secondary ticketers. There are more active

came

the names that they apply to their events it

stands being taken to support the rights of

seems. Festivalgoers expecting much from

women in the industry and organisers, artists

Liverpool’s Hope and Glory Festival got a

and festivalgoers have condemned a series of

lot of the first part of the name, queuing

sexual assaults at festivals.

the

shocking

news

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that

Dave

in vain with no real access to facilities – but certainly none of the second part, eventually

We live in difficult times, but it appears that

being presented with signage simply stating

we can call on the majority of our colleagues

‘No Festival Today’! The weather battered,

to mobilise the strength of the live industry

mud spattered signage for Derbyshire’s Y

when support is needed.

Not Festival summed things up with the Y

So we wish you all well with whatever you’re

falling over leaving the Not to sum up the

planning for the rest of the year, let us know

situation!

what’s happening so that we can spread the news, good news is always welcome, and

Of course many events went well, and there

remember – Take a Stand!

are now many, some would say too many – John Giddings organiser of the Isle of Wight

…….and let’s hope we can do something

Festival says when they started there were

positive to protect the European touring

400 festivals, now he says, there are 1500.

industry from the worst effects of this Brexit nonsense! A panel at next month’s

But, let’s not dwell on the downside! as

Reeperbahn Conference will examine and

ever, there were the successes and the

discuss this madness!

highpoints to make up for the lows, and the live industry’s slogan over the last couple

In the meantime Ladies and Gentlemen -

of months appeared to be, ‘Take a Stand!’

The News!

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Friends and Colleagues at Primary Talent Issue Statement Regarding Dave Chumbley From VIP-Daily News

Following a short illness Dave Chumbley died suddenly on Tuesday evening, August 22nd.

Dave was a great man, a world class agent, esteemed director and colleague whose dedication to his Artists was unmatched.

We are extremely lucky to have been touched by his unique humour, exceptional kindness and infectious joie de vivre.

Our thoughts are with his wife and children. RIP

Dave Chumbley

The Fall cancel US tour From VIP-Daily News The Fall have had to cancel dates in their

Performing as headliners in Louisville,

news is that the Fall singer is on the mend,

US your after frontman Mark E. Smith was

the band had to cancel their first US

reports Spin.

hospitalised with problems with his throat,

performance in over a decade seeing as

mouth, and respiratory system.

Smith was in no position to fly. The good

The Fall’s manager, Pamela Vander, released a statement that highlighted that “due

The Fall

mostly to terrible timing, reality and a mix of bizarre and rare (true to form) medical issues” the band would not be able to perform. “Unfortunately it would be a gamble on his health to fly anywhere over the next couple of months.”

The band, however, are planning on rescheduling the performances in Louisville and the New York show has already been shifted to later this year.

Vander concludes: “Your Lord and Saviour Markus E. Smith wants to let you all know that even though he can’t play live for a short while, the cabin fever is spitting out a new album already and new music is now (as ever) The Fall’s main focus.”

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DEAG acquires UK promoter From VIP-Daily News DEAG is acquiring 60% of the shares of

million. With the future sales contribution of

JACKSON (that has now played to over 3

British promoter Flying Music Group Holding

the Flying Music Group, the DEAG Group’s

million people), the Olivier Award nominated

Ltd through its British subsidiary Kilimanjaro

sales in the UK are expected to increase to

“The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas,” and the

Holdings Ltd.

over EUR 100 million in 2018.

stage adaption of “The Kite Runner,” which

The purchase price of approximately GBP 5.0

The Flying Music Group has successfully

million will possibly increase later, depending

established itself as a tour, musical and

on its future business development until

theatrical production producer and promoter

“In addition to the positive effects for

2019.

over the last 30 years.

DEAG’s international Live Entertainment

is currently enjoying its second West End run with huge critical acclaim.

business, the Executive Board expects up In fiscal year 2016/2017, the Flying Music

The Flying Music Group’s shows include

to an additional 500,000 ticket sales a year

Group, which has been profitable since its

the long running West End Hit “THRILLER

for DEAG’s ticketing business in the UK

inception, generated sales of around EUR 20

– Live,” celebrating the music of MICHAEL

(myticket.co.uk),” the company stated.

Paradigm acquires Monterey International From VIP-Daily News Paradigm Talent Agency announced that

Monterey

boasts

Mahal, Keb Mo, Whitesnake, The Magpie

it has acquired Monterey International, a

190 artists and includes Buddy Guy, Van

International’s

roster

Salute, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Flint

23-year-old music agency that spun off

Morrison, Los Lobos, Lukas Nelson and

Eastwood, Mavis Staples, Trampled By

from Monterey Peninsula Artists in 2004

Promise Of The Real, Roger Daltrey, Jonny

Turtles, Stick Figure and Trailer Park Boys.

when the latter was acquired by Paradigm.

Lang, Joss Stone, BadBadNotGood, Taj Monterey International has 14 agents in

Van Morrison

offices in Carmel, CA and Chicago. It will now change its name to Paradigm and while the Chicago office will remain in its space, the California-based staff will move into Paradigm’s Monterey office.

Monterey International partners Garry Buck, Paul Goldman and Ron Kaplan put out this joint statement: “We are very passionate about the jobs we do and the artists we represent and have been for decades. We are thrilled to join the talented team at Paradigm and be able to provide the wide range of services to offer our agents and clients under their remarkable banner.”

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Manchester Arena Reopens Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Manchester Arena will reopen on 9 September with a sold out

“We welcome the reopening of the arena, a major venue which

charity concert to raise money for a permanent memorial to honour

attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, as a powerful symbol of

the 22 people killed at the venue in May.

this defiant and resilient spirit. It is entirely fitting that the reopening event should be a memorial fundraiser. Plans for the form and

We Are Manchester will feature an eclectic line-up of the city’s

location of any permanent commemorations will be determined in

artists, including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, (there are hints

liaison with the families of victims and others affected by the attack.”

that Liam Gallagher may put in an appearance creating an Oasis reunion.) the Courteeners, Blossoms and Rick Astley. The poet

James Allen, the general manager of Manchester Arena, said:

Tony Walsh will perform This Is The Place, his celebration of the

“May’s events will never be forgotten, but they will not stop us – or

Mancunian spirit, which reduced thousands to tears at a vigil the

Mancunian music fans – from coming together to enjoy live music.

day after the bombing.

Manchester Arena has celebrated over 20 years hosting some of the greatest musical talent of all time, and the significant economic and

All profits from the concert will raise money for the Manchester

cultural impact that this has on the city means that this legacy must

Memorial Fund, a charitable trust overseen by the lord mayor

continue.

of Manchester, which will go towards establishing a permanent memorial for the attack.

“Public safety is always our priority and we are doing all we can to keep people safe at our venue. Doors will open at 5pm. Customers

Councillor Sue Murphy, the deputy leader of Manchester city

are highly encouraged to arrive early.”

council, said: “Those who perpetrate terrorist attacks want to divide us and stifle our freedoms. No one will ever forget the terrible events

All customers will be required to go through additional security and

of 22 May but Manchester has reacted with love, solidarity and a

screening upon arrival, and no backpacks or bags larger than 35cm

determination to continue doing the things that make this such a

x 40cm x 19cm will be allowed inside the venue. Bag storage will

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More Bad News for Small Venues in the UK Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The recent study by UK Music shows audiences for concerts and

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festivals up to a record 30.9 million, bringing £4bn in to the economy, and showing that there is further evidence that the live sector is one of the most vibrant and profitable parts of the music industry. The study also indicates that it is through ticket sales and merchandise that most musicians generate the majority of their revenue.

However much as these figures are evidence that more people than ever are flocking to watch live music, with attendance at concerts and festivals at an all-time high, there is still reason to worry about the future of small venues, the acknowledged grassroots of our business.

developments in inner cities are seeing the venues hit with noise

The report also found that there was a sharp fall in the amount of

abatement orders. It is feared that, without funding, many more could

money being spent at smaller venues – those with a capacity of below

go the same way. Clubs in other parts of the country have also closed

1,500. These are the venues that have been closing in their droves

in recent years.

over the past decade, declining by 35% in London thanks to rising

Whitrick said the trust had been encouraged by the council to make

costs, pressures from property developers and strict licensing laws.

a series of applications for almost half a million pounds, which would have been used to upgrade venues and help promote the sector.

The chief executive of UK Music, Michael Dugher stated that the

Similar initiatives have worked in the past. “ACE was so open to

smaller venues were a “vital part of the live music industry”, and

the idea of why this was needed and it was really encouraging. We

promised that, “UK Music will continue to campaign to safeguard

thought we were winning the argument about these clubs being

smaller music venues, many of which are fighting for survival.”

cultural venues, and so this feels like a slap in the face.”

However the drastic situation has not been helped by the recent

It appears that ACE has returned to favouring the funding of ‘high’

decision made by Arts Council England (ACE) to reject an application

as opposed to ‘low’ art. Of the £1.6bn allocated to arts organisations

for funding from the charity set up to defend their interests, leading

in the latest funding round, about £367m went to those in the music

to the strong possibility that more live music venues face closure in the

sector. But 85% of this went to opera and classical music, according

next few years. Beverley Whitrick, the strategic director of the Music

to the trust. (See Big Winners Chart below) £28m has been set aside

Venue Trust, said she could not “even begin to guess” how many

for contemporary music by ACE in 2018–22, £5m goes towards music

clubs will close before the next round of funding in 2022.

education, a further £2.5m has been given to festivals and promoters and £1.5m to recording studios. Only two venues concentrating

Since 2007, more than half of London’s 430 live music venues have

on contemporary music being funded by ACE are Band on the

closed. Business rates and rents are rising, while new residential

Wall (340-cap.) in Manchester and Café Oto (200-cap.) in London.

Both received National Portfolio funding in 2015–18. (London’s

Beverley Whitrick

Roundhouse received £3.8m, but is defined as ‘combined arts’.)

Incredibly, 50% of the hole of the 2018–22 contemporary music budget – £14m, or £9,622 per day – has been awarded to one venue: Sage Gateshead, a mixed contemporary/classical music venue and centre for music education in the north-east of England, operated by the charity North Music Trust.

Pink Floyd’s drummer Nick Mason said recently, “Live venues are one of the few places where a new band can actually make a living, and

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the big problem is that the money which used to be there from recorded music has all but dried up. It’s really important we try to keep open these places where young bands can play and work.” The venues had believed that their pleas for support were being heard. The former culture minister, Ed Vaizey, said in 2015: “A vibrant music venue which is breaking new acts has just as much right to be considered a cultural venue as a local or regional theatre.”

Whitrick said there was now an urgent need for grassroots music venues to receive public funding. “If they were commercial, they wouldn’t be dropping like flies,” she said. “They are the bit at the bottom of the industry that doesn’t make money and helps develop the talent that then gets taken away from them once the artists start being more

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New Venue News for Birmingham Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Following so much bad news about the fate of small venues in the

Station that the time is right to create a place that the music fans of

UK it’s refreshing to receive the news of the creation of a brand new

Birmingham will welcome.”

live music venue! Midlands based independent promoter DHP Family has announced the opening of, ‘an exciting new live music venue’ in

The independent national promoter – which also owns and

Birmingham as it continues to expand its portfolio around the UK.

operates several venues and festivals, as well as a ticket agency, alt. tickets – has acquired a plot on John Bright Street in Birmingham

The venue’s location is in a pedestrianised street, popular with

city centre, and says it plans to increase the number of shows it

shoppers and visitors to the city during the day, and at the heart of

promotes in the city ahead of the opening of the as-yet-unnamed

an attractive destination for night time entertainment.

venue.

DHP Family owner George Akins said: “Birmingham is the UK’s

Akins adds, “Opening the venue in Birmingham is part of a strategic

second city, and has a rich musical heritage – but the city centre

move to develop the DHP brand in this key region. We think it’s an

has lacked a characterful and creative venue for a long time. We

area that’s very strong at arena level, but presents an opportunity

believe with the revitalisation of the area around New Street

for growth at the small-to-medium end of the market.

George Akins - Owner DHP Family

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Successful First Edition of Eastern European Music Festival Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com At the end of July I found myself in the very

experts and state authorities involved in the

beautiful mediaeval city of Sibiu in Romania

legal regulation of the event industry.

Dick Molenaar

– in Transylvania in fact! And yes, we’ve all had the Dracula, vampire fangs, garlic, stay

Sibiu City Hall and the City Council financially

out of the sunlight references before and

supported

after going to attend the first edition of the

discovered at the opening reception that the

Eastern European Music Conference! Besides

Mayoress was a devoted Rammstein fan!

the

Conference,

and

we

the Conference the Art Mania Festival took place in the City Square in the evenings.

The international attendance was high, with many familiar faces to people like myself who

The Conference was organised by Codruta

attend many of these Conference events,

Vulcu of ArtMania in partnership with AROC,

hopefully we did manage to get industry

the Romanian Promoters Association. AROC

information to the Romanian acts at the well

was established with the aim of bringing

attended panels. Topics ranged from safety

legislative changes to the local event industry

and security, tax matters (Dick Molenaar

after the 2015 Colectiv Club fire tragedy.

managed to make it entertaining!) showcase

The event was held under the aegis of the

events, and a number of festival topics.

Take a Stand initiative. The practical aim

inimitable Laszlo Hegedus who has operated

was to create a platform to gather industry

The sun shone, the atmosphere was

throughout the regions since the early

information for Romanian acts, and to

very friendly, and I personally learned a

seventies.

promote

the

lot about the region, past and present,

Eastern European music sector, international

particularly through my interview with the

healthy

debate

between

I recommend that you all attend next year!

Reeperbahn Festival Proclaims - Raise Your Voice!

Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com recommendation in this issue’s Musings.

artists Herbert Grönemeyer, Ingo Pohlmann,

The Reeperbahn organisers state:

and Fetsum, and representatives from the organisations Musik Bewegt, Global

Current political developments have resulted

Citizen, Take A Stand, or the Bundeszentrale

in a palpable re-politicisation of society.

für politische Bildung that will present several

Are musicians and the music business playing

programmes about pop’n’politics. Including:

their part – pitching in and getting involved?

When the music world gathers at Reeperbahn

Musik Bewegt: Music Can Make A

Festival starting on 20 September – just

Difference - But How, Exactly?

Amongst many other strands and topics

four days before the German federal

presented by the Conference element of

election – we plan to examine this very

When those in the entertainment world –

the next edition of The Reeperbahn Festival

question in some detail: Under the heading

including musicians and businesses in the

event next month, will be the following,

“Raise Your Voice”, we’ll be hearing from

music industry – stand up for what they

which very much echoes our Take a Stand

a number of great speakers – including

believe in, they are often subject to public

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criticism. Why that is and what the music

für Offensivkultur, DE), Fetsum (Musician,

programme is returning this year, complete

world can do to raise its voice and take a

PxP Festival, DE), and Johnny Haeusler

with conference sessions, showcases, and

stand without coming across as inauthentic

(Spreeblick, re:publica, DE).

a reception. Also the Kids Sessions are

– this is something that will be explored

back, once more providing a look at

in two panel discussions. Speakers lined

Indicating the broad range of topics in this

music and marketing through the eyes

up include Herbert Grönemeyer (Musician,

edition’s agenda the modern classical music

of teenagers.

DE – photo), Ingo Pohlmann (Musician, DE), Michael Schwickart (Sea Watch, DE), Fetsum (Musician, PxP Festival, DE), Amadeus von der Oelsnitz (Médecins Sans Frontières, DE), and Michael Fritz (Viva con Agua, DE) about the relevance and impact of social and political activism. Moderated by Christiane Falk (radioeins, DE).

– In cooperation with the online platform Musik Bewegt – And at the conference to discuss Pop Goes Politics will be Carolin Albrecht (Global

Reeperbahn Festival

Citizen, DE), Heinz Ratz (Musician, Büro

Protests and Cancellations at Pop-Kultur Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com The highly subsidized event Pop-Kultur

“The eloquent statements from the artists

The

came under the scrutiny of the organisation

stand in stark contrast to the festival’s crude

antisemitic.by German political parties such

“Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions” (BDS) for

attempts to falsely portray the Palestinian

as the CDU (Christian democrats) and SPD

accepting travel support from the Israeli

boycott call as directed at individual Israeli

(Social Democrats). Earlier this year BDS

Embassy and displaying the logo of the

artists, shrewdly omitting the fact that the

sharply criticized the band Radiohead for

embassy within its promotional outlets.

protests were clearly aimed at the Israeli

playing a concert in Israel.

Shortly before the event took place in Berlin

government involvement.”

on August 23-25, artists with an Arabian heritage cancelled their gigs. Mohammad

According to media reports, Musicboard

Abu Hajar (Syria), Hello Psychaleppo (Syria),

Berlin, the promoter of the event, declared

Emel Mathlouthi (Tunis) and Islam Chipsy

that the Israeli Embassy supported the event

& EEK (Egypt) pulled the plug in protest

with a travel fee of 500 Euro for the artist

against an official participation by the

Riff Cohen. Interestingly the Musicboard

Israeli government. In line with this move

Berlin isn’t a normal promoter. In fact it is

European artists such as Young Fathers

public company originally set up to support

(Scotland) Oranssi Pazuzu (Finland) , Annie

the music sector in Berlin. For the Pop-Kultur

Goh (UK) and Iklan featuring Law Holt (UK)

event alone the company receives funding

cancelled their shows at short notice.

of about 600.000 Euro from the Senate of Berlin and the federal State Secretary

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The website of organisation bdsmovement.

for Culture and Media provides another

net welcomed the cancellations, stating:

500.000 Euro.

BDS

organisation

is

considered

Mohammad Abu Hajar cancelled his show at Pop-Kultur

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Let’s Talk Politics with Detlef Schwarte Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com

Since the beginning of the year Vip News runs a series with music industry representatives about political issues that matter for the sector and political developments. Since there are elections scheduled in Germany on September 24, just one day after Reeperbahn Festival (September 20-23), Vip News for the current issue asked Detlef Schwarte, managing director of the event about his expectations and among others about the difference between Jeremy Corbyn appearing at Glastonbury Festival and the absence of German politicians on major live music events...

Vip News: The Bundestag elections

Schwarte:

the

representatives from the relief organisations

take place one day after Reeperbahn

topic of music and political attitude at the

taking part in the conference such as Sea

Festival on September 24. What are

conference for a few years now. Due to

Watch,

your expectations?

recent political developments, firstly the

Global Citizen, organiser of the Global

We’ve

been

discussing

Doctors

Without

Borders

and

strengthening of nationalist movements,

Citizen Festival, which took place on the

Detlef Schwarte: Angela Merkel remains

a certain re-politicization of the public has

eve of the recent G20 summit in Hamburg

Federal Chancellor in a parliament with 6

been perceived. We are interested to learn

and featured performances by a number of

parties, two larger and four smaller.

what impact this has had on the music

music stars, including Herbert Grönemeyer.

industry - both artists and companies/

Vip News: The upcoming Reeperbahn

organisations.

Festival will present a newly created

At the session “Music in the Middle East” artists Shahin Najafi from Iran, who

conference format under the banner

There’ll be several panels about this issue

has a fatwa death sentence issued against

of “Raise Your Voice”, featuring and

with artists like Herbert Grönemeyer, Ingo

him, and Yasmine Hamdan from Lebanon

presenting music initiatives that have a

Pohlmann and Fetsum, who launched the

will talk about the influence of art in a region

political message. Please tell us about

PxP (Peace by Peace) Festival, a benefit

dominated by crises and war. Joining them

your

festival in support of children in and

on stage will be Martin Goldschmidt,

fleeing from war zones. We also have

founder of Cooking Vinyl, one of Europe’s

motives

for

conference topic.

introducing

this

leading indie labels. In 2016, Goldschmidt founded PMX, the Palestine Music Expo, to raise awareness of the territory’s cultural heritage and to support local musicians.

These and other organisations will present themselves in the so-called Social Bus that will be centrally located at Reeperbahn Festival.

I hope that through the presence of all these organisations and the increased focus on the subject at the conference, we will help to raise awareness of the issue within the

Detlef Schwarte

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sector and motivate individuals to engage more in public discourse.

VIP NEWS > INDEPTH STORY >

AUGUST 2017

Vip News: Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour party appeared on stage at the Glastonbury Festival, I’m not aware of any German politician ever showing up to speak at a major live music event.

As you are part of the music community, what do you think this says about the mentality of German politicians?

Schwarte: Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Hamburg’s mayor Olaf Scholz recently spoke at the Global Citizen Festival at the

Gamescom 2017

G20 summit in Hamburg, which is, I admit, certainly not comparable to a regular large open air festival. Politicians from large

is valid. Artists and companies have to be

never the big deal, which is why a subsidy

German parties cannot be sure of the

successful economically first, acceptance

was and is unquestionable. In pop music,

reaction of the audience at a festival which

and esteem comes second. This is less valid

this awareness must still be pushed through.

is why such a constellation is presumably

for film and theatre, but is slowly changing

unattractive for politicians and organisers of

and now leading to new funding measures

Vip News: The film industry has a

festivals. The fact that this is different in the

at federal or state levels.

few things in common with the music

UK demonstrates how the country is divided.

industry. Nevertheless, the film sector

Vip News: On a federal level the

receives

awareness and understanding of the

subsidies than the music sector. Do you

Vip

News:

association

The

French

Prodiss

promoters

managed

much

more

support

and

to

popular music community and the

wish that the music sector received

convince the French Government to

related music sector is still very limited.

similar backing to the film industry?

implement a tax break scheme for

On one hand long time Chancellor

concert promoters, enabling companies

Angela

the

Schwarte: I think there is no reason why the

to deduct losses of about 750.000

opening speech at the convention

cultural achievements of the music sector

Euros per business year in total, or

Gamescom 2017, (a trade fair for digital

should be handled differently in terms of

500.000 Euros per event The so called

games in Cologne) while Germany on

taxation or promotion.

“Crédit d’impôt pour les entreprises de

the other hand spent 9.9 billion Euro

spectacles vivants musicaux”.

(2013) for the support of culture making

Vip News: Are you concerned about the

this the highest spend of this type in

current shape and future outlook of the

This French tax law, is an incentive

Europe. However, in the latest financial

European Union?

especially instated for the benefit of

report for culture (Kulturfinanzbericht

small and mid-sized promoters, to

2016) over more than 100 pages the

Schwarte: I think it´s sad that today

reward them for their investment in

word “pop” is only mentioned once.

borders generally have a more important

new talents and live entertainment

How “modern” do you consider German

role to play in the general discourse

formats. What does this achievement

politicians to be?

and as a result in the agendas of the

Merkel

just

delivered

by the French Association compare with

political actors. Ultimately, however, I

the political skills of similar German live

Schwarte: The pop music industry has

believe that this is a pointless struggle

music trade bodies?

long been equated with the business of

against windmills, since

the major labels, where a lot of money

run there is no alternative to a global

Schwarte:

Culture

and

politics

in

the

long

are

was earned. As a result of the collapse of

community in which the issues which are

interwoven in France differently than in

the sector other parts of the industry - the

important for all people and the earth itself

Germany. In France, culture - and not least

live business, talent development - gained

are also negotiated and solved jointly and

music - is regarded as self-evident, also as an

more attention and were recognised as

equally. This will presumably continue for

identity-creating commodity. In Germany,

essential. But their weaknesses and the

generations and, as I said, it is sad that on

with regards to popular music in particular,

need for funding are only slowly gaining a

the way to get there we seem to be losing a

basically a more economic point of view

foothold. Theatre and European Film were

half or whole generation.

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VIP NEWS >

AUGUST 2017

The Broken Ravens – Adventures of a DIY Band Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com

Along with our reports on international conference events, the ups and downs of venues, the views of well known industry figures etc., etc., VIP-News likes to occasionally keep an eye on how things are going at the grassroots level, and to find out how DIY bands are building their careers.

VIP met The Broken Ravens at the Conference and showcase event in Inverness, Scotland, that used to be called GoNorth and is now ExpoNorth. We were impressed by their enterprising approach and their hard working attitude to building their career. They sent us this catch-up on their recent activities and future plans….

All systems go here thanks. Hope all is

the year, which is when we would release

I have sent Andy Copping (Live Nation) an

good with you. We had a fantastic time at

the EP to get maximum impact. Hopefully

EPK through a mutual friend at Team Rock

Belladrum, (a well-known Scottish Festival)

the history behind the studio ( This is Laurel

but until we secure a worthy support slot.

it was great being on a big stage there, so

Canyon, owned, and built by one of the

(Which I’m working on!! I’m hoping our LA

we put in the extra energy, went down well

members of Three Dog Night, and attached

friends come through with an opening slot

and got great feedback.

to a house which was owned by a certain

for their show at the SSE Hydro Glasgow in

Alice Cooper!) would be enough to create a

December).

We have had to postpone dates in Bulgaria

small buzz at home that we aim to build on,

in November as we have a super plan, our

similar to what we did last year announcing

At the moment we are rehearsing for a

most ambitious yet! We are just finalizing

the Whisky show months before we went

live video shoot in the local arts centre, a

our next trip before we start raising the

over. By the time it is released we should do

competition we won, and brainstorming

funds to make it happen.

quite well.

moneymaking ideas to get funds in quick!

Our aim is to head over to Los Angeles in

We have drawn up a business plan and our

We wish them well!

March and record our next EP, arrange a

budget is very modest, a fraction of what

photo shoot and time permitting, a video.

we spent last year. Thanks to new contacts

We will also play a showcase arranged by

we made and my brother helping out, it’s

my brother (Charlie Clark - Astrid/Our Lunar

totally achievable with or without funding.

Activities), he works as a promoter as well

We have tried going for Creative Scotland

as managing bands over there. When we

funding, but the application is a nightmare

come home, we should have everything

and we have no one here to help us translate

required for a successful PR campaign, and

our plan and budget to the application.

will again work closely with Adrenaline PR. Hit Bulgaria in the summer for an extensive

I was thinking of getting in touch with

tour, taking in festivals and hopefully that

Rod Smallwood (Iron Maiden’s manager)

will pay for our campaign. We’re lucky to

again as Maiden have finished all there

have a great team over there that support

commitments, maybe running my plan past

the band.

him and seeing if he could advise or help in any way. Our main goal is to play Download

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Then, we hit Canada for a couple of

or Wacken, any stage, it would be a dream

festivals, and have shows lined up in

come true and also a fantastic achievement

Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans later in

given our DIY background and location.

Broken Ravens at Belladrum 2017

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AUGUST 2017

E3S Conference Agenda Announced Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com Then,

Rings

of

Steel:

Securing

Your

Event looks at practical operational measures to secure events, new available methods and technology, security perimeters, and internal security measures.

In the afternoon, The 3 Rs: Reaction, Response & Recovery examines the aftermath of an event, timeline for recovery, emergency planning exercises and questions whether there is a shortage of trained personnel and resources.

Greg-Parmley

And finally, The Show Goes On: Moving Forward Together asks what sort of future On 16 August the Organisers of the Event

venues and event organisers should be

E3S is being produced in close collaboration

Safety & Security Summit (E3S) announced

preparing for, who’s going to pay for it, and

with the European Arena Association (EAA),

the provisional agenda for the inaugural

what shape a collective industry response

and National Arena Association (NAA) and

EAA, NAA-backed conference in London on

might take.

Association of Event Venues (AEV) in the UK

10 October.

with input from other leading theatre and Presenters and chairs who’ve stepped up to

venue organisations and live event security

The one-day meeting that brings together

drive E3S forward include Simon Ancliffe

companies.

leading international venues, touring and

(Movement Strategies), Roger Gomm (Roger

sport professionals and security experts will

Gomm), Chris Kemp (MOM Consultancy),

The invitation-only event will take place

see a mixture of dedicated presentations,

Ian Kerr (ID Resilience), John Langford (The

at the Intercontinental Hotel at The O2 on

keynote

O2 Arena), Carl A H Martin (cahm.uk) &

10th October, with around 200 delegates

Andy Palmer (Gatwick Airport).

expected to attend.

addresses

and

broader

panel

discussions.

“With input and active involvement from some of the most renowned security, venue and event experts in the business, E3S is shaping up to be an insightful and pivotal day,” says ILMC head Greg Parmley.

Dedicated

presentations

range

topics

of

cover

a

from behavioural

detection and crowd dynamics to search and screening and advances in festival security.

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The four key E3S panels, meanwhile, are structured

chronologically

through

an

event. The day kicks off with The 3 Ps: Preparation, Planning & Prevention which considers terror methodologies, variation in

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NAMES & JOBS

AUGUST 2017

Jo Dipple joins Live Nation

Live Nation launch new Electronic division

From VIP-Daily News

From VIP-Daily News

Live Nation Entertainment announced the appointment of Jo

Live Nation has announced the formation of a new electronic music

Dipple as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, a role spanning both

division, Live Nation Electronic Asia.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster internationally.

Hong Kong-based indepent promoter Jim Wong, who has extensive Dipple brings in-depth knowledge and experience to the role

experience in the EDM industry, will oversee Live Nation’s effort to

having been Chief Executive of UK Music for five years. In her

bring more electronic music to the region.

time as CEO, Dipple led a successful judicial review against the UK Government which blocked damaging legislation that would

Wong (pictured) has promoted and booked over 500 acts for

have disadvantaged artists and rights-holders. She helped pass

in-demand concerts, club gigs, and festivals in Hong Kong and

the Live Music Act, established an industry-wide apprenticeship

mainland China over the past three years.

scheme, built up a wealth of new music business economic data and launched pan-industry diversity initiatives.

“Our overarching goal is to connect artists and fans for unparalleled live music experiences, and it’s undeniable that fans in Asia, especially

Dipple came to UK Music from 10 Downing Street where she acted

China, are eager for more electronic music,” said Alan Ridgeway, Live

as strategic advisor to the British Prime Minister. She was a special

Nation president of international & emerging markets. “Combining

adviser at the Treasury and worked on two winning general election

Jim’s experience with Live Nation’s network and resources allows

campaigns. Prior to her public role, she represented regional and

us to accelerate our presence in this genre, giving fans even more

national newspapers at Trinity Mirror Plc and edited the “Dear Jo”

electronic music performances through both concerts and festivals.”

page of the Daily Mirror for Piers Morgan.

Wong, MD of Live Nation Electronic Asia, added: “I am excited to John Reid, President, Concerts for Live Nation Europe said: “Jo has

join Live Nation, especially considering the enormous potential this

remarkable credentials in the music industry, with an unrivalled

new venture creates for electronic music fans and artists. My team

level of expertise in her field. It is great to have her join the business

and I are passionate about electronic music and we are committed to

at a time where live entertainment continues to go from strength

contributing to the growth of this community in Asia.”

to strength, helping us to grow our brand across the world.”

The first bill from Live Nation Electronic Asia will be a tour from Commenting on her appointment, Dipple said: “Live Nation

Tiësto, which kicks off in Shanghai this October and will continue for

Entertainment is the world leader in delivering live entertainment.

eight dates throughout the country.

I am joining a hugely talented team of people, all of whom are passionate about fan and artist satisfaction across the world. I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”

Jim Wong

Jo Dipple

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VIP NEWS > BUSINESS >

MUSIC IN SHARES

AUGUST 2017

Music In Shares Manfred Tari mt@vip-booking.com

CTS Eventim

before Interests, Taxes, Depreciation and

until 2019. DEAG expects to sell 500.000

Speculative Moments

Amortisation (EBITDA) went down from

additional tickets per year and to increase its

23.8 to 18.6 million Euros. In a press release

yearly turnover result until 2018 again up to

Leading stock markets in these days are

the company declared: “Investments in

100 million Euros.

strong, delivering new record results one

establishing new festival brands, combined

after another. However, the speculative

with higher advance costs for future events

Over the summer DEAG more or less held

element apparently increases in the same

to be held in the second half of the year

its share price level, previously reported at

proportion, resulting in the fact that

resulted in negative but temporary impacts

2.48, this time 2.43 Euro.

this sort of momentum, underlining the

on earnings.� The intended investment with

difference between real economy and the

the acquisition of Four Artists as announced

financial market, has even hit the share of

earlier on this year is instead still on hold

Live Nation

CTS Eventim.

as the German cartel office have still not

Twenty Plus X

ratified the deal.

On August 11 out of the blue the share

Live Nation delivered strong half year results,

dropped by almost 10 per cent, falling from

However, as usual the ticketing business

underlining the major role it has on the

37.82 to 34.72 Euros. At the end of the day

remains the ultimate profit driver for CTS

global live entertainment market. Revenue

the share closed at 38.24 Euro. Anyhow,

Eventim with EBITDA up oby13.8 per cent,

in the first two quarters of 2017 went up by

reasons as stated in media reports that

from 57.6 million to 65.6 million Euro.

25 percent. Last year the company gained

were supposed to cause the speculative

a turnover of $3,38 billion, this year it is

dip stemmed from a news report by

But those who thought that these results

$4.23 billion. Alone in its Concerts division

Reuters a day before, saying that Amazon

may have caused a better share price, will be

Live Nation has been able to increase the

in the US is in talks with venue owners

surprised: On August 24 the share started

revenue of 28 percent, up from $2.4 to

discussing teaming up with them to launch

with 37.55 Euro but ended up on the same

$3.1 billion. Sponsorship income grew

a distribution channel to sell tickets.

day with a closing price of 36.00 Euro. On

$152.8 to $188.6 million while the Ticketing

August 25 when the issue went to press,

department increased its result from $849.1

On August 24 CTS Eventim then released its

that share price recovered rising to 36.81

up to $978.3 million.

half year report for the on-going business

Euro; last reported share price before the

year. Once again the company has been

summer break was 39.50 Euro (June 19.)

able to increase revenue and profit results.

moved up from $254.4 to $313.5 million

In the first six months the company gained

(plus 23 percent) the Operating Income

a revenue of 489 million Euros, an increase

DEAG

of 16 per cent compared to last year’s result

DEAG Buys Flying Music Group

of 421,8 million Euro. Both its company

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The reported Adjusted Operating Income

from $40.9 to $92.1 million.

In terms of the ongoing expansion strategy

segments Ticketing and Live Entertainment

With the purchase of a 60 percent stake in

of the company, Live Nation reached with

reported solid growth rates, within the

the Flying Music Group via its UK subsidy

the launch of a Ticketmaster division in

Ticketing leg up to 10.2 per cent from

Kilimanjaro, DEAG expands it business

Switzerland the milestone of their 30th

previously 161.3 up to 177.8 million Euro.

activities in the UK. The purchase price for

branch. On the stock market the Live Nation

the company that mainly promotes musicals

share meanwhile works towards the $40

The Live Entertainment section even grew

such as Thriller-Live with music from

border. Before the summer break reported

more than 20 per cent from 261.9 up to

Michael Jackson or Rat Pack Live from Las

share price was $36.42, this time it is

316 million Euro. Nevertheless, the Earnings

Vegas, is 5 million GBP plus a bonus scheme

$39.45.

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AUGUST 2017

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