4 10 3 19 8 15 VIPNEWS PREMIUM > VOLUME 169 > JUNE 2014 16 4 3 13 7 6 19 12 2 VIPNEWS > JUNE 2014 McGowan’s Musings So – that’s England out of the World Cup very much in the running, and as for Ronni the sector is worth $2.5 billion. It now shows then…who to support now? As far as the VIP Didriksen, I’m not sure what the situation is that the live sector accounts for 34,131 em- team are concerned Peter Briggs is of course with Denmark. I’m usually able to hedge my ployees. This is greater than the 20,439 peo- English, a football fan, and I presume obvious- bets as I also have Irish citizenship and my ple employed in film and video as their main ly devastated at this poor showing; Manfred parents were born in Scotland, but as neither job. Apart from these figures being a great en- Tari, a Dortmund supporter, still has Germany country qualified it would be a bit pointless couragement to the live industry everywhere, to start to shout for either, so it’s all a bit of LPA’s Evelyn Richardson commented that the a quandary (another word I rarely get to use, live performance industry also generated less so that’s one advantage at least!). There’s a tangible benefits such as improved social co- McGowan playing for Australia, but having hesion, lifestyle improvement, diversity and never been there I feel little connection – apart increased creativity, not reflected in economic from friends such as Alia Dann of ILMC fame metrics. I find these comments encouraging in and Chuggi etc of course, so I think I’ll be ex- many ways, and Simon Jenkins echoed simi- tremely English and just cheer on the chaps lar sentiments in an article in The Guardian that play well! on June 20, entitled, “In this post-digital age, we still thrill to the power of live.” Amongst COLOPHON > Sorry about this deviation into the sports are- other reassuring things he said, “Most marked na, but of course there’s an almost symbiotic is that television and the internet have failed VIP-News is published by: relationship between football and the music to replicate the exhilaration of the live event. VIP-Booking biz, you have to be extremely careful about This was supposed to mean death to concerts, 145-157 St John Street London Ec1V 4PW planning music conference events if they clash theatres, lectures, football matches, even res- Managing Director: with a big match. Also I see that one of the taurants. Instead, these activities have fed off Ronni Didriksen [email protected] One Direction combo has bought into his lo- the web, growing and prospering. The money cal team, Doncaster Rovers (in the North of is ever more “at the gate”. Digital is an aston- General Manager: Peter Briggs England), and is listed as a reserve player, now ishing new means of communication. Yet it [email protected] there’s someone following his dreams! has not satiated the human appetite for mov- Writer and editorial: ing, meeting and touching.” Allan McGowan [email protected] Talking of Australia – we were, pay attention! So, I’ll leave you live industry folk with those Writer: - Live Performance Australia (LPA) has released thoughts, comforting from both a business, Manfred Tari [email protected] some interesting figures regarding the eco- and I’m sure a personal point of view, to see nomic size and scope of the live performance you through July when we will be taking a For advertising enquiries please contact: industry. According to a second study, broader month off. So whatever you’re doing, good Peter Briggs [email protected] in scope than the previous issued in 2010, luck and enjoy! Let us know how things are +44 870 755 0092 and prepared by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) going, and for now Ladies and Gentlemen – based on the latest data available, from 2012, The News! 2 VIPNEWS > JUNE 2014 BBC Announce Music Awards Allan McGowan [email protected] Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton “Today`s the start of something very will host the BBC Music Awards special for everyone who loves music .” from London’s Earl’s Court BBC director general Tony Hall The BBC has announced the launch of the The new music strategy unveiled by the BBC Music Awards, as part of a wide-rang- corporation encompasses TV and radio pro- ing new musical strategy by the Corpora- gramming, digital services and provisions to tion.. support emerging talent including the in- troduction of classical music to UK primary Aimed at celebrating the year`s best popular schools. music, The awards event will be the BBC`s “Today`s the start of something very special biggest musical presentation after Glaston- for everyone who loves music,” BBC direc- bury, uniting BBC One, BBC Radio 1 and BBC tor general Tony Hall said. “BBC Music is Radio 2 ahead of a live show presented by a celebration of the brilliant musical talent Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton. The event across our country. We`ll be joining up mu- will take place on 11 December at London`s sic on television, radio, iPlayer and online Earls Court. like never before. There`ll be new shows, new partnerships and whole new ways to Categories will include British artist of the enjoy music.” year and song of the year. A panel of BBC The wide ranging plans have been wel- presenters and producers will select the best comed by many, but are surprising consid- British artist and international artist awards, ering recent cut backs and redundancies, with viewers and listeners choosing the win- however the new strategy is of course posi- ning song of the year. The awards will also tive. There may also be some consternation feature a host of performances to review at the offices of the BRIT Awards, although the year, as well as collaborations between the BBC are making great efforts to con- well-known artists and the BBC Orchestra. vince all interested parties that there will be BBC Radios 1 and 2 and The One Show will no conflict – Watch this Space! offer behind the scenes access to the award ceremony. 3 3 VIPNEWS > JUNE 2014 Campell and Gaga Lady Gaga’s Management Joins Live Nation Allan McGowan [email protected] Live Nation have been adding to their acquisitions again, this time it’s Lady Gaga split from previous manager Troy Carter and his Atom Lady Gaga and her manager, Bobby Campbell, who have joined Artist Factory firm last November, with Campbell, who worked with her at Nation, the company’s artist management division. Confirming the Atom Factory, staying with the artist. agreement, Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer of Lady Gaga was obviously in great demand by the world’s leading Live Nation Entertainment told Billboard.biz, “Lady Gaga is one of the management companies so Live Nation must be very pleased to add most iconic and highest-grossing artists of this generation, we have a her to what is now recognised as the world`s largest management long-standing relationship with Lady Gaga, dating back to her 2009 organization, with more than 230 artist clients from all genres and Fame Ball tour, and we look forward to continuing to support Lady some 16 management companies under its umbrella. Artist Nation Gaga and her manager Bobby Campbell in their careers.” also recently signed U2 and Madonna under manager Guy Oseary. Campbell added, “Lady Gaga and I have had an incredible relation- ship with Live Nation over the last five years. Their insight, strategic Live Nation is also producing GaGa’s current artRAVE: The ARTPOP vision and global power have made them a truly invaluable member Ball, one of the biggest global tours of the summer, having sold nearly of our team. I`m ecstatic to be working even more closely with them 800,000 tickets in more than 24 countries across North America, Asia, in the years to come as we take Lady Gaga`s career to new levels all Australia and Europe, according to Live Nation. around the world.” Need to know who is touring Europe? ® Go online - www.vip-booking.com vip-booking.com 4 COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES LEADERSHIP INFORMATION STRATEGY INNOVATIONS UNITY MODERNIZATION September 11-14 Moscow Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre Early bird registration: www.colisium.org Free slots available for showcases at the main stage of the biggest music exhibition in Russia VIPNEWS > JUNE 2014 Go North Allan McGowan [email protected] I have to say that I always enjoy a trip to ing the word ‘digital’ again (I threatened to This was the last Go North – but don’t Inverness for Go North, not that I don’t en- put a swear box on the floor with a £1 fine panic, its just going to change its name, or- joy the other events that I attend, but Go for every use of the word in my Publishing ganisers HIE revealed that next year it’ll be North, in keeping with the intentions of panel!), I did learn from Neil Cartwright of brought to you as XpoNorth. Until then the founders like Sean Arnold and Iain Hamil- Million Media’s presentation ‘Where Next goNORTH Festival Tour kicks off at the end ton, has managed to remain well attended – The Future of Digital.’ – that’s £2 in the of July at Wickerman Festival on the 25th & but – compact, I suppose is the best word. box!.