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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
vibrant city.
not be provided.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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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
VIP NEWS >
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.
VIP NEWS > MISC >
AUGUST 2017
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