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MUSINGS I hope you’ve all had a great summer so far and that you managed to get through July without missing us all too much – anyway, as you hopefully saw , we returned with the on-line August issue, and here we are in glorious print format for all of you lucky enough to be
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attending the Reeperbahn Festival and the MaMA Event! It’s been a diverse and difficult few weeks over the summer, not just in live music, but in all walks of life since our last issue, with some terrible incidents having taken place. You’d think the world had gone crazy, and one of the worst aspects is that it’s almost
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as though we now expect to hear of some atrocity or another whenever we access the news. Festivals and venues are of course doing all they can to make sure that all possible security measures
was appointed foreign secretary – surely not I thought, this is
are in place. Besides the organisers own plans local and national
some manifestation of the often surreal British sense of humour
authorities are demanding ever more stringent security assurances
which I normally delight in – but no it was and is for real! Then to
before issuing licenses. Following the incident in Ansbach, Germany
make things worse as I was enjoying myself courtesy of the French
when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a music festival,
Music Office at The Bastille Day celebrations on July 14th – also my
the heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air responded to fears of
birthday – at the French Embassy, who turns up to make a speech?
similar incidents by banning rucksacks and bags being brought into
You’ve guessed it – Boris! This did not go down well with some of
the main site, only small waist packs were permitted at the 75,000
the attendant Brits!
capacity event which took place on August 4-6. There has also been a rise in reports of sexual harassment at festivals, particularly
Anyway, some good things did happen, firstly my second grandson,
in Sweden. And the ever-present problem of the selling and taking
Olan, was born on July 20th, and a fine boy he is! Also I had a great
of drugs, resulting in the hospitalisation and at worst the deaths of
time at the wonderful Pohoda Festival in Slovakia, in the company
festivalgoers, has resulted in the institution of measures including
of Fruszina Szep (Lolapalooza, Berlin), Ruud Berends (Eurosonic)
the provision of facilities to test that drugs on sale are as safe as
Gordon Masson (IQ Magazine), Vic Galloway (BBC Scotland) and
these things ever can be. Then there’s the weather…
others. The icing on the cake was a flight over the festival site in a small 4-seat plane, and seeing organiser Michal Kaskak wearing the
It’s not an easy life being a festival organiser these days, particularly
kilt that we had brought for him; he is now Laird Michal McKaskak
when you’re running events attracting more people than the
of Pohoda!
population of good sized towns. I admire and applaud them,
SpliSh, SplaSh … Tief durchatmen, dann aufatmen. Gut abgesichert kann auch mal was ins Wasser fallen.
and I reckon many of them would do a lot better job of running
So – here’s to more good times and positive thinking for the rest
certain countries than the so-called politicians that are ‘in charge’
of the summer and beyond, the Vip crew were off on their travels
at present!
again, some went to to Durban (not me though!), and we’re all
Talking of which…BREXIT… what can I say? I apologise on behalf
here in Hamburg, or Paris - wherever you happen to be leafing
of my countrymen and women, I assure you I am quite happy to be
through this magazine. So come and say Hi and let us know how
a European and am in the process of renewing my Irish passport!
your summer has been and what you have planned for the coming
The shock of the result was aggravated by the announcement that
weeks - after all, Ladies and Gentlemen, you’re the ones that make
a certain Boris Johnson, so instrumental in the BREXIT campaign
the News!
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CONTENTS: VIP-MAGAZINE 19#2016 03
Allan McGowan’s Musings
05
Rick Astley signs with WME worldwide
06
Another sell out and a new CEO for Roskilde Festival
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David Enthoven, the long-time manager of Robbie Williams, has passed away
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Veteran Manager Peter Rudge Awarded Prestigious Peter Grant Award
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Viola Beach’s Album Goes to number one…
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Musikmarkt to close down
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Petter Singsaas leaves Universal Music Norway
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Barclaycard Centre Madrid Extends Maximum Capacity
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XpoNorth 2016
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Midem stays in Cannes despite less delegates
22
UK Booking Agencies Merge
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ATP Goes into Administration Cancels Iceland festival
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Artist Avails
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RICK ASTLEY SIGNS WITH WME WORLDWIDE William Morris Endeavour (WME) Entertainment has signed Rick Astley for worldwide representation in all areas. Astley`s team at WME is Marc Geiger, Richard Weitz, David Levy, Mike Rosenfeld, Ken DiCamillo, and Shaz Qureshi. Astley, who has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, holds the distinction of being the first male solo artist to see his first eight singles reach the UK Top 10. Last week, Astley returned to the US with a big
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comeback for his first official shows here since 1989 in advance of the release of his new album 50, which will be available October 7. Earlier this year the BMG-released album hit No.1 in the UK, Astley`s first UK No.1 in 29 years.
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From VIP-Daily News
ANOTHER SELL OUT With 100.000 tickets sold, the 46th edition
…and a new CEO for Roskilde Festival
of Roskilde Festival once again sold out with the festival expecting to be able to donate
together for almost four years now. It was
Will we see any changes after you take
Denmark, we always look at a bigger picture
17 million Danish Kroner to charity (approx.
important and natural for me to catch the
over at the helm or will it be business
than the Danish market. We have seen
2.3 million euro).
opportunity and apply for the job to secure
as usual?
casualties again this year and even some of
and continue the work and development of
– Roskilde Festival is and has through four
the well-established festivals all over Europe
One is always amazed by how the event
the festival. There were other candidates
decades always been a changing event. Of
have struggled for numerous reasons. The
seems to run seamlessly with no, or very
and I’m very happy, thankful and humble for
course the main lines stay pretty much the
competition for potential festival-goers
little visible trouble. Once a year a “festival
the opportunity I have been given and look
same, but we have a history of renewing the
has been hard for many years as there is
city” is built to cater for 100.000 ticket
forwardto continue the work together with
festival, killing some of our darlings to make
so much they can choose to do instead of
buyersplus an impressive 32.000 volunteers
the strong management team and all the
room for new things. Diversity in the music
going to festivals. This year there’s been a
(just imaginethe logistics behind organizing
dedicated volunteers.
programming has always been the key for
vast number of Stadium tours around, but
Roskilde, and that’s a big part of attracting
it doesn’t seem to effect the festivals that
How will moving from COO to CEO
the many different audience types we have
have more to offer than a mere string of
change your working day?
and who create the special atmosphere at
concerts.
This year’s festival saw 180 concerts with
– That’s a difficult question; it’s too early to
Roskilde. You could point out that we have
acts from over 30 countries. A wide range
be specific – but of course my working day
emphasized or focused on the festival as a
What do you see as the biggest challenge
of music was presented on the nine stages
will change. On the other hand – a working
cultural movement, through arts, with a
for an independent festival like Roskilde
from headlining acts such as Red Hot Chili
day as director in our organization is in fact
focus on sustainability, and the free space –
in the years to come?
Peppers, Neil Young, LCD Soundsystem, PJ
never the same…
as a non-profit organization it’s our ambition
– We have to stay true to what we are
to create an intelligent event that aims to
and be very focused on that, no matter
make a difference.
what else happens around us. Not that
these people!) making it Denmark’s 4th biggestcity for one week.
Harvey, Biffy Clyro and New Order on the Orange and Arena stages to gut wrenching
How much has your previous experience
rock on the Pavillion stage, Hip-Hop parties
at Copenhagen Jazz Festival helped you
on the Apollo stage, intimate avant-garde
at Roskilde Festival? Another sell out
How do you think the business will react
our mix of Music, Arts, sustainability and
performances on the indoor Gloria stage
and a new CEO for Roskilde Festival
to there being a new captain on board?
first and foremost the special vibes and
(a personal favorite) and everything else
From VIP-Daily News Signe Lopdrup 4
– It’s important to emphasize that we are
feeling that comes from having 130,000
inbetween.
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a
experienced
inhabitants in our festival city, creates a
we should keep repeating ourselves, but
highly
professional
and
– Despite the obvious ones as deep insight
team behind the festival. It’s not a solo
unique atmosphere and we have to keep
VIP-News spoke to Signe Lopdrup, due to
in the music business, stakeholder relations,
performance and the dedicated managers
pushing ourselves in new directions to
take over as the new CEO of the festival
volunteering and network – both national
and volunteers are still here – in that
maintain that. It’s not a coincidence that
on October 1st, about her new role, the
and international – I think the most
perspective – I do not expect big changes
our average age is half of the festival’s age;
festival’sfuture and the ever growing festival
important learning is, that all changes and
or reactions as mostly all relations between
we have kept moving with the times and
market in Denmark.
new initiatives have to be founded in the
colleagues will be maintained.
we have to keep doing that.
values and purpose of the organization.
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Was it always your ambition to go on to
Roskilde Festival is a unique independent
The festival situation in Denmark seems
What is your best memory from the
the head the festival and have you been
non-profit organization with a long history
to have harmonized again after last
festival so far?
“groomed” for this role for some time
and it’s important to really understand and
year’s stir up when Tinderbox was
– There are many – but the opening act on
now?
respect that as a basic condition for every
introduced to the market. Is there room
the Orange Stage (main stage) with The
– No, but of course you can see my experience
new idea or change. On the other hand – as
for all these festivals in Denmark or
Syrian Peace orchestra and Damon Albarn
from the last four years as a preparation for
an established event you have to be aware
do you see casualties in the future as
this year was exceptionally moving and also
my new role. I’m working for a cause and
not to stagnate and end up out of touch
competition hardens?
to stand in a crowd of 4-5000 dedicated
for the project. Henrik Rasmussen and I
with your community – the audience and
– As one of the largest festivals in Europe,
participants during the skype interview with
have been working closely and successfully
the volunteers.
with thousands of attendants from outside
Edward Snowden! Roskilde Festival 2016.
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DAVID ENTHOVEN, THE LONG-TIME MANAGER OF ROBBIE WILLIAMS, HAS PASSED AWAY
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David Enthoven, who has died aged 72, was one of a group of
an exemplary colleague, a helpful mentor and a truly exceptional
English public schoolboys who fell in love with the pop music
human being.
industry in the 1960s, and helped reshape it. His early success as the co-manager of King Crimson, Marc Bolan, Emerson, Lake and
“Our thoughts are with all the artists and team he worked with at IE
Palmer and Roxy Music was followed by a descent into an abyss of
Music and of course his family. Big Hugs David. We will miss you.”
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drug and alcohol addiction. When he emerged from the ruins of his former life, he used his experience to help others rebuild theirs.
Enthoven managed and named the band T Rex, and also worked
Among them was Robbie Williams, whose solo career he guided
with Brian Eno and Roxy Music after founding EG Records.
for 20 years. His first marriage, to Penelope Wills, ended in divorce. His second A spokesperson for the MMF said: “We are very sad that long-time
was to the model Maren Greve, who survives him, as do the children
manager and MMF supporter David Enthoven has passed away
of his first marriage, Belinda and James, his step-daughter, Tania,
after a short illness. David will be remembered as a true friend,
three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
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VETERAN MANAGER PETER RUDGE AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS PETER GRANT AWARD
Peter has managed for 30 years and who
Jon Webster, President of the MMF, said
of. I am humbled and honoured, and almost
achieved a number 2 album debut and their
“Peter Rudge has enjoyed an extraordinary
speechless… Thank you’.
biggest ever tour of the UK this year.
career working with the cream of the
The Board of the Music Managers Forum
Live Nation umbrella, Peter has continually
the entire roster including Jimi Hendrix and
are delighted to announce that Peter Rudge
evolved to face the challenges of an
Marc Bolan before ultimately managing
is to be awarded the prestigious PeterGrant
everchanging industry. He realized early in
The Who. During eight groundbreaking
Peter’s flair for production and conceiving
Award at the Artist and ManagerAwards
his career that ‘live’ was the key for artists
years Peter quickly gained a reputation for
innovative performance platforms for his
2016, supported by DICE.
to be able to prosper and sustain a long
originality and vision, notably with the band
artists is evidenced by his current work
Peter added: ‘The only redeeming feature
term career. He is the recipient of over 270
performing Tommy at venues such as the
with client Alfie Boe on Broadway and
of getting old in this industry is you qualify
The Peter Grant Award, named after the
gold and platinum album awards, an Olivier
Metropolitan Opera House - simply unheard
engineering to take Pete Townshend’s
for a freedom pass and can be considered
Russ Tannen, Head Of Music said: We know
legendary manager of Led Zeppelin, is
Award and the prestigious Innovator of the
of for a rock band.
Classic Quadrophenia to the US next year.
for such a prestigious award as this. This
how important the work of the MMF is in
He produced Andy Warhol’s American cable
acknowledgement by my peers is a fitting
supporting managers and protecting their
TV show (working closely with Warhol
testament to my career, the great people
artists. At DICE we are fully committed to
himself) and co-produced the Olivier award
who have worked for and with me, and
stamping out touts, something we know is
winning West End musical ‘Our House’
of course those incredible artistes, whose
just as vital to the MMF, so we’re delighted to
featuring the music of his client Madness.
careers I have been fortunate to be a part
be supporting their awards for a second year.
world’s talent. We are very proud that he
The Artist and Manager Awards will take
will be joining us to receive this award”.
place at the Troxy on Thursday 24th November 2016 and will again be supported by ticketing and live music discovery platform DICE.
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Artist and Manager Awards
Peter Rudge
awarded annually to a manager who has
Year Award from Performance Magazine
It was Peter’s subsequent hiring by The
gained the respect of their peers over
(predecessor to Pollstar) 2 years running.
Rolling Stones which saw him at the
a sustained career. Peter Grant did so
vanguard of the rock tour as we now know
much to change the relationship between
Starting
after
it. He created the concept of a “National
artists and those they do business with,
graduating from Cambridge University, Peter
Tour”, with the Rolling Stones in the USA
that his name is synonymous with great
worked
in 1972 and continued to manage all of
management.
out
at
Track
Records
across
The Rolling Stones live events and album campaigns worldwide.
A true pioneer, Peter Rudge’s CV reads like a
Peter also has discovered and developed
chronological map of the development of
raw talent such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, taking
the music industry over the past 45 years.
them from a club band to stadium
From his early days working with The
headliners in just five years; Billboard
Who and The Rolling Stones, to Duran
Breakthrough Award winners Il Divo
Duran, Madness and Ray Davies, right
who are currently on their fourth world
through to his current role heading up
tour and are now at 30million album
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Viola Beach
VIOLA BEACH’S ALBUM GOES TO NUMBER ONE… In a shocking accident in February this year, the four members of the
Viola Beach
Warrington band, Viola Beach, and their manager were tragically
album
killed on the way back to Arlanda Airport, Stockholm after they had
Number 1 the public
performed at the Where’s the Music festival in Norrkoping when
have sent out an important
their car fell from a highway bridge into a canal.
message to the world.
Earlier this month the band’s album entered the Official UK Albums
“The tragic circumstance that met Viola Beach and their manager
Chart at Number 1, as fans paid tribute to the band.
Craig that fateful night in Sweden will not now define their lives.
to
What will now define their lives and what they will be remembered In memory of vocalist Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist
for, forever, is the music they were so passionate about making
Tomas Lowe, drummer Jack Dakin and their manager Craig Tarry,
together.
the families and friends of the group released the band’s self-titled collection – and today it officially claims the top spot. The album
“For that, we will be eternally humbled and ever thankful to every
was compiled by the band’s families, using live sessions and studio
single person who by buying this glorious album has invested in
recordings, many of which were originally bound for an EP.
their lasting musical legacy. The pain will never leave us but neither will the affection shown by every fan. Maybe one day that affection
The families of the band and their manager said in a statement: “The
will live longer in the memory than the pain.
tragedy that ended Craig, Jack, Kris, River & Tom’s lives in Sweden and the pain and sense of loss will never leave us. By sending the
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to close down
Petter Singsaas leaves Universal Music Norway
The German music business magazine “musikmarkt” has gone out of business after nearly 60 years.
Another boss has left Universal Music Group.
According to a letter from chief editor Stefan Zarges the last issue will be published in July and the website will be taken offline. “It is with great sadness that we are announcingthe closing of ,musikmarkt`,” said Stefan Zarges. ”It was a hard decision but in spite of new ideas, business models and permanent adjustment of the
Petter Singsaas has led Universal Music
JV with Universal that will operate in areas
Eboli in Brazil (replaced by Paulo Lima) – plus
including Recording, Publishing, Management,
the exit of two UMPG heads, with Bob Aird
Corporate events and Bookings.
(Australia) retiring and Paul Connolly (UK)
Norway for 22 years, making him the longest-
being replaced by Mike McCormack.
serving major label head in Norwegian music
Singsaas is at least the sixth UMG territory
history.
boss to go this year, following the departure
UMG completed the restructuring of Universal
of Pascal Negre in France (replaced by Olivier
Music Group International in Q1, with around
Singsaas will leave this role ‘under mutual
Nusse), Randall Abrahams in South Africa
50 jobs affected. The major’s territory bosses
agreement’ on September 1st. according to
(replaced by Sipho Dlamini), Hannes Eder in
now report directly into Universal HQ in Santa
MBW. After this date, the exec will launch a
Austria (replaced by Cornelius Ballin) and José
Monica.
market we`re approaching the point where we cannot sustain our business.” Founded 1959 by the publishing house Josef Keller Verlag near Munich , “musikmarkt”
was
a
pioneering
publicationfor the German music charts in the 60’s. Over decades it has become the leading music business magazine in the German speaking countries, has been publishing a monthly issuewith features, interviews, backgroundinformation
and
marketanalysis. Current news has been published online at www. musikmarkt.de and distributed to
st
MusikMarkt fir
issue July 1959
music industry professionals via daily newsletter.
“`musikmarkt` had been taking part in all the ups and downs of the music industry and made music history by itself,” Zarges said. “After years of crisis and pessimism the industry succeeded to reinvent themselves, which made us feel optimistic about the future. It is a great pity that we cannot support these positive developments anymore.” The chief editor wrote at the end of his letter: “I would like to express my sincere thanks to our partners for our good and trustful cooperationin recent years and wish them success and all the best for the future.”
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BARCLAYCARD CENTRE MADRID EXTENDS MAXIMUM CAPACITY
Maria Vidal, Communications Manager
Last month the authorities granted approval
by Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Justin Bieber and
of the Barclaycard Center, in Madrid has
to the venue’s new Autoprotection and
The Cure.
contacted VIP-News to inform us of the
Evacuation Plan. This allows the Spanish
venue’s
capacity.
venue to extend its maximum capacity to
In a recent survey performed by accountancy
For what is the leading venue in Spain,
recent
extension
of
17.453 spectators, almost 2.000 more than
consultants KMPG, the economic impact of
presenting concerts, sporting and other
previously, and to achieve its aim of being
the events celebrated in Barclaycard Center
events. Barclaycard Center is a very active
more competitive in attracting the most
meant a contribution to Madrid´s GDP of
venue, and comes second only to London´s
important international tours, which of
194 million euros, and the generation of
O2 in Europe, in terms of number of events
course need huge box grosses to include a
1.768 job positions.
in a year; It closed 2015 with a total of 131
city in their European Tour. The extended
events. During 2015 and 2016, the Madrid
capacity means it can now go for acts such
Apart from being Head Quarters of Real
venue staged concerts from Kiss, Maroon 5,
as Madonna, Beyonce or Coldplay, artists
Madrid and Movistar Estudiantes, the arena
Robbie Williams and Muse, internationally,
that have not played in Madrid due to the
has based NBA Global Games Madrid 2015,
and Alejandro Sanz, Vetusta Morla and
Barclaycard Center´s previous capacity. In the
and Euroleague´s Final Four, the main event
Sabina at a national level.
following months its stage will present shows
of the Euroepan basketball; and it also hosts several family shows and corporate events.
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2016
This edition of XpoNorth, the Scottish
XpoNorth Director Amanda Millen – Photo By Drew Farrel
Highlands and Islands event previously known as GoNorth again took place in Inverness, and attracted 1800 delegates.
Partner & Director of Business Development, I think it’s true to say that everything about
AudioLock. Your Editor chaired a panel titled,
XpoNorth is ‘compact’, Inverness is certainly
‘Putting a Region on the Map: The Success
not a big city, but that means that the
of The Highlands and Islands Festival Sector.’
venues are all in walking distance. This
This looked at events ranging from the15,000
made it possible to see a good number
Tartan Heart Festival at Belladrum, to much
of the 70 acts appearing across 2 nights.
smaller but vital events on the islands of
These included Rachel Sermanni, Pictish Trail,
Orkney and Eigg.
CatholicAction, the recently reformed Astrid, and as I mentioned in The Musings the very
XpoNorth Live! presented a dedicated live
impressive Edinburgh three piece Modern
TV Station broadcasting interviews and live
Glass Company.
performances across the conference.
The Conference Programme was for the first
XpoNorth
time presented in the Eden Court, a well-
said: “XpoNorth is all about taking the
appointed and dedicated Conference Centre.
temperature of the creative industries and
In the past the panels and presentations were
allowing delegates the opportunity to meet
held in hotels, and although this worked well,
and greet the real movers and shakers who
the facilities at the Eden Court certainly gave
work behind the scenes in screen, broadcast,
the edge to the 37 cross creative Industry
games development, music, design, fashion,
seminars.
craft, textiles, writing and publishing. The
Director,
Amanda
Millen,
buzz around Eden Court and at the evening Speakers included legendary record producer
events was palpable this year. There is a can-
John Leckie, Josh Rabinowitz: EVP, Director
doattitude among the creative community
of Music at Grey Worldwide, Duncan Smith
in the Highlands and Islands which makes
: Senior Music Supervisor, Sony Computer
Inverness the perfect place to host this annual
Entertainment, Sat Bisla: Founder/ President
hands-on festival which is all about boosting
A&R Worldwide/ Musexpo and Tristan Hunt:
creative careers.”
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outside Cannes, despite delegate numbers
attendance was only “a couple of hundred”
top of that, full of business, so I can`t wait
continuing to fall for its 50th anniversary.
down on last year.
for the next edition.”
Delhaye, who replaced Bruno Crolot in the
More than 600 labels and 85 countries -
Dismissing speculation that MIDEM could
role following last year`s event, said there
10 more than last year - were represented,
shift to Barcelona in 2017, or even come to
were 4,400 attendees in 2016 - down from
with the Top 5 countries represented being
an end entirely, he said: “Pardon my French,
5,500 in 2015. He said this was partly due to
France, Germany, the UK, US and Japan. “It
but that`s crap. It will be in Cannes, in June.
the flooding in Paris, which had led to a few
was for me the perfect 50th anniversary,”
We are not in a rush to announce dates, it
cancellations, along with the discontinuation
said Delhaye. “It was full of celebration,
will take us a few weeks.”
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Adastra founder Chris Wade
UK Booking Agencies Merge
UK Booking agencies Adastra and Regent
“It’s a very exciting prospect,” said Simpson,
and Lindisfarne to a roster overseen by live
Music has announced a merger.
who founded Regent Music in 2012. “Not
agent Graham Smout.
only have we all been friends for years,
AUSTRALIAN CONCERT PROMOTER FACES JAIL
Working under the new name of Strada
but when you’re able to collaborate, pool
“I am very excited about this fantastic new
Music LLP, the two agencies are now
resources and share costs we have the
merger which will enable us to continue
Andrew
more than A$700,000 from a man at a
and known for his big, brash personality
workingtogether representing artists in
opportunityto make something very special
to represent our artists in the excellent
McManus, who presented tours by Whitney
Sydney hotel in 2011. The live music veteran
and relationships with many of the world`s
the folk, roots, world, jazz and Americana
indeed.”
way for which we have become known, as
Houston, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss, the
later claimed that the money was to repay
leading bands.
well as expanding the roster of artists we
Beach Boys, Mötley Crüe and many others,
another man who he said had handed over
Wade launched Adastra in 1987, and it has
are able to represent,” added Chris Wade.
has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the
cash as a deposit for a ZZ Top tour. He then
And it’s not the first scandal involving
gone on to specialise in folk, roots, world
“We are now also branching out more into
course of justice, an offense which carries a
claimed he needed it back to fund a Lenny
McManus, a one-time manager of ARIA Hall
Alongside Partners Chris Wade (pictured)
and acoustic music, as well as developing the
the jazz and classical genres with recent
maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
Kravitz tour. “In essence, I delivered back 700
fo Fame inducted rock band The Divinyls.
and Phil Simpson, live agents Graham
wellestablished Beverley Folk Festival.
signings
grand I now need to borrow it again,” he
In 2010, he got caught up in a salary cap
told police in 2012. “As quickly as possible.”
scandal that threatened to bring down the
genres including The Unthanks, Peatbog Faeries, Colin Hay and Barbara Dickson.
Smout, Polly Bolton and Leila Cooper will
includingJacqui
Australian
concert
promoter
Dankworth
who will be amongst good company
McManus entered his plea on Aug. 23.
be working a roster of more than 80 artists.
Regent Music merged with GPS Music in
alongside the likes of Martin Taylor and
in Sydney`s Downing Centre, though the
Strada Music will be based at the old Adastra
2014, bringing a wider variety of names
Juan Martin who we have a long history of
charges of participating in a criminal group
McManus, who has battled health problems
franchise. McManus` company was alleged
base in North Dalton, East Yorkshire.
includingMichael Chapman, Luka Bloom
representation for.”
and attempting to gain a financial advantage
in recent years, emphatically denied the
to have funneled illegal payments to players.
by deception have been dropped, the Sydney
allegations. He wrote in a post on Facebook
He remarked in 2014 that the Australian
Morning Herald reports.
in March: “I have never been bankrupt
Taxation Office had fined him A$120,000
and I will fight these allegations until my
($84,000) per Storm player, a A$2.4 million
McManus, aged 55, was taken into custody
last breath.” He also blasted negative
($1.6 million) punishment that contributed
in September 2015 following a joint sting
news stories against him as “libellous” and
to the demise of his company, Andrew
involving the FBI and local Melbourne police
blamed the “Aussie thing” of bringing down
McManus Presents.
into alleged drug trafficking and money
“tall poppies”.
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National Rugby League’s Melbourne Storm
laundering.
McManus’
new
company
One
World
It’s a stunning turn of events for the high-
Entertainment has a six-date Engelbert
McManus and three others had been under
profile entrepreneur who was recognized
Humperdinck tour of New Zealand on the
the microscope since police confiscated
as one of Australia’s leading promoters
slate.
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ATP Goes into Administration
Cancels Iceland festival
SUPPORTING EUROPEAN ACTS AT 100 EUROPEAN FESTIVALS Barry Hogan founder of ATP
Although the overall economic state of the live business appears to be reasonably healthy – small venues are still having their problems, and companies concentrated on EDM are struggling, SFX have virtually collapsed and All Tomorrow’s Parties, ATP, are now to shut down.
AURORA NO THIS YEAR’S ETEP WINNERS
ATP’s live music business has gone into administration following a long series of financial troubles for the tour and festival promoter. The ATP Iceland festival, planned for the beginning of July, has now been cancelled. All other upcoming ATP promoted live shows will go ahead as planned but alternative promoters will take over the running of the events, says the company.
BLOSSOMS GB
In a statement ATP said: “It is with deep sadness we are announcing that ATP festivals and live promotions are closing down. After months of speculation, our funding for Iceland has been pulled and we are no longer able to continue, so will be closing down the entire live side of ATP festivals and live promotions with immediate effect and going into administration.”
SOOM T GB LIIMA DK/FI
Financial problems have driven the company into administration before. However, in 2012 its upcoming tours and festivals went ahead, transferred
NOTHING BUT THIEVES GB MURA MASA GB
to a new company set up by founder Barry Hogan. Its festivals were still hit by financial problems which often led to last minute cancellations - 2014’s Jabberwocky festival in London, was pulled with just three days’ notice. This March, ATP failed to cover its commitments to holiday camp operator Pontins, due to host two planned UK festivals. The first of these, curated by comedian Stewart Lee, did go ahead. However, the second, curated by Drive Like Jehu, was cancelled within a week after having moved to Manchester. It concluded: “We are very sorry we could not make this At that time ATP still maintained that its Icelandic event was safe, as it was run
work and have tried to survive throughout all our recent
by a separate company. But when Múm and Blanck Mass , then Fabio Frizzi
losses but we are no longer able to trade and have to
pulled out – it was obvious that the event was not to go ahead.
accept we cannot go on. Thank you to all our loyal customers who have supported us and incredible artists
Finally the Company released a statement, confirming that, “ATP Iceland
who have performed or curated for us over the years and
festival is no longer happening”, but continued to say, “But all our other
made ATP so special while it lasted”.
UK shows will have new promoters appointed and tickets transferred (all purchased tickets remain valid with the new promoter). We will post details
ATP’s recordings and music publishing businesses are
of the administrators and what to do for festival ticket refunds over the next
operated by a separate company and are believed to be
week.”
unaffected by the live division’s administration.
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Tricky Territory: Europe Period: 2016 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Ben Winchester Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: ben@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.trickysite.com
SILENT DISCO Territory: WORLDWIDE / Period: MARCH 2016 ONWARDS Agency: VALUE ADDED TALENT Agent: DAN SILVER Phone: +44 207 704 9720 E-mail: dan@vathq.co.uk Homepage: www.vathq.co.uk
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Spector Territory: Europe Period: 2016 Agency: Primary Talent International Agent: Matt Bates Phone: +44 20 7400 4500 E-mail: matt@primarytalent.com Homepage: www.spector.co.uk
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