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McGowan’s Musings

Well, whatever opening line I had intended paragraph of a great article by Ed Barker in to open this month’s brief musings on coping The Guardian which I recommend we should with Covid and looking at the future of live, all read - including hopefully members of a has certainly been knocked sideways by the Government that needs shaking up! …” quote from Michael Kill, CEO of the UK’s So let’s not decimate an entire industry, or Night Time Industries Association. expect – unfairly and shortsightedly – that musicians and live entertainers can survive “Shock, Horror and Despair!” was his reaction on their own when they’re told they can’t to hearing the announcement of the details go to work. Otherwise we will needlessly of the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan. create thousands of job losses, rack up the Difficult to beat that as a headline! But welfare bill unnecessarily, and undermine Michael’s observation was followed up by generations of potential talent. Let’s support COLOPHON > equally disturbed comments from all sectors musicians and venues today because they of the live industry, the majority of which will be instrumental tomorrow, not only in

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7*1#00,*/($0. VIPNEWS > SEPTEMBER 2020 ’s Dingwalls to re-open as The PowerHaus From VIP-Daily News

Seventy-three year old music promoter Vince Power has announced building a typical practice by businesses during the Victorian era. The that the iconic Camden Market music venue formerly known as paint is still visible to this day, and was in fact given a fresh coat a Dingwall’s will reopen as The PowerHaus. few years back.

Power confirms that due to copyright problems with the name And why The PowerHaus? “It used to be the name of one of my Dingwall’s, the name will no longer be able to be used. venues in Islington which ran from 1989 until 1995”, says Power. And some of us may even be old enough to remember a gig or three That’s a shame as in the 1970s and 80s Dingwall’s was about as hip there. as Camden got. The 500-capacity opened as Dingwall’s Dance Hall in 1973 and hosted gigs from the likes of and The Sex You can’t argue with the pedigree, either. “We had artists such as Pistols. in 1992, Stone Roses in 1989, Dinosaur Junior, Primal Scream, Blur, Cranberries, Pulp and Flaming Lips. In the 1990s it became known for the jazz dance club Talkin Loud and Saying Something, run by Gilles Peterson and Patrick Forge. And “I hope to continue in this tradition and have artists of this calibre at then in the noughties and beyond it played host to bands and artists The PowerHaus Camden which has been refurbished and is nearly from and to Ellie Goulding and George Ezra. ready to open. It’s not all about the name but I’m sad the name Dingwall’s cannot be used as I have some great memories associated And as for the quirky name? Why, the original owner of the building, with it. But we are looking to the future and the future is bright. The T.E. Dingwall, had his name painted on to the outside wall of the PowerHaus will probably be the best venue in Camden.”

Vince Power rename Dingwalls

4 VIPNEWS > SEPTEMBER 2020 fires every third employee From VIP-Daily News

As a direct consequence of the corona crisis, legendary Danish Roskilde Festival has had to cut hard in the organization.

17 employees have been fired, and in total the organization has become about a third smaller as a result of redundancies and job vacancies that have not been extended, according to a press release.

“We are helped by the government`s support package for events in connection with the festival that should have been this summer. But the overall non-profit enterprise is affected financially, and the other help packages cannot help us through to a sufficient degree. Since “That is why today we have unfortunately been forced to carry out an the closure earlier this year, we have focused on reducing the cost organizational adjustment, where 17 employees have lost their jobs. of job vacancies that have expired. But it is now clear that it is not It is very unfortunate. “ enough, ”says CEO of the Roskilde Festival group, Signe Lopdrup (pictured), and continues: The cut in the organization does not mean that Roskilde Festival will not be able to be implemented in 2021, states Signe Lopdrup.

“We maintain a small organization that can lead us through the coming time, and which can still both carry out tasks for our partners and - across employees and volunteers - continue the work with Roskilde Festival in 2021. A large part of the festival is already planned for next summer and is ready to be picked up. So the effort that needs to be made right now is especially about, together with others, investigating how it can again be possible to gather many people safely in this difficult and unpredictable corona time” says the director.

Roskilde Festival group is a non-profit company and the collective name for the Association Roskilde Festival, which is responsible for the event Roskilde Festival, the Roskilde Festival Foundation and the foundatio`s subsidiary Roskilde Kulturservice A / S.

The focal point of the non-profit business is the development and execution of Roskilde Festival. In addition, the Roskilde Festival group is behind a number of activities, which are based on the knowledge and competencies acquired through the work with the festival, and which are put into play in other contexts, where the organization helps with advice, event security, gastronomy, experience design, project management and logistics.

Since 1972, Roskilde Festival group has generated around 411 million Danish Kroner which is used for non-profit purposes in addition to the earnings that associations and partners have every Signe Lopdrup year at the festival. 5 VIPNEWS > SEPTEMBER 2020 Former WME, Paradigm Agents Launch Mint Talent Group From VIP-Daily News

Former Paradigm agents Patrick McAuliff and Phil Egenthal and ex- William Morris Endeavor agent C. J. Strock have combined to launch Mint Talent Agency.

Founding agents also include Mary Allen and Cassie Siegel, formerly of Madison House, Michael Morris and Ryan Owens, also from Paradigm, former WME agent Peter Wiederlight and Logan Handelsman, most recently with CAA.

Mint as a booking agency and entertainment company says it aims at “career longevity” for artists by securing film, TV and brand endorsement deals in the near term. That comes as the live events business eyes a return to scale in 2021 at the earliest as public health officials continue to rule out large-scale gatherings amid the McAuliff added, “The goal of Mint is to bring together great agents COVID-19 pandemic. with amazing rosters so that both can thrive at a home that values the associate, agent and artist like family.” Egenthal added, “At “As a forward thinking company and in line with its full service agency Mint, we are building a foundation that supports both Artists and model, Mint will maximize client opportunities in brand partnerships, Agents growth for the entirety of their careers’… all the while private and corporate booking, as well as voice-over, TV and film,” carving out charitable and benevolent causes to support and the new agency said in a statement. empower with our efforts.”

Strock said, “I am thrilled that we have built a new business based on Mint`s artist roster includes Allman Brothers Band, , positive core human values for all parties involved in the Mint Family. Blackberry Smoke, Stephen Marley, Brian McKnight, Steel Pulse, I am very proud of my partners, employees, and top to bottom across CloZee, Trevor Hall, Erasure, George Porter Jr., Mavis Staples, Rising the Music client roster and Sports properties. Let’s go!” Appalachia and Stick Figure.

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6 VIPNEWS > SEPTEMBER 2020 ESNS 2021 will be both physical and digital From VIP-Daily News

The Dutch conference and showcase festival ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) will go ahead as live as possible in 2021. Taking place in Groningen from 13 to 16 January 2021, ESNS is one of the key exchange and networking platform for European music, European artists, international music industry, production and interactive professionals, companies and organisations.

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the music sector have been disastrous. The worldwide shutdown of almost every live event means an unprecedented blow for everyone working in this sector. ever. While ESNS previously highlighted a focus country every year, for its upcoming edition ESNS chose to focus on all of Europe. Creative director Robert Meijerink (pictured): “There’s all the more reason to get together again in Groningen in January 2021 and to This modified edition gives ESNS the opportunity to once again offer review and anticipate the future. It is precisely these uncertain times that emerging European talent to take centre stage at Eurosonic with the call for an opportunity to open the dialogue, to support and inspire, to presentation of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards on Friday and learn from each other and ultimately to regain trust for hopeful times Dutch talent will perform at Noorderslag, the traditional barometer of ahead. Last but not least, ESNS wants to organise an event that does Dutch . The conference provides extended networking and justice to its mission; stimulating and promoting the circulation of new business opportunities where delegates engage in dialogue to discuss European music. The necessity has never been so great.” the state of the industry and how to deal with the current crisis. Both the festival and the conference are organised with the safety of ESNS 2021 will be preceded by the European Music Week; a digital visitors, delegates and artists as the highest priority. In addition, ESNS platform in which a large number of partners join forces to promote provides sufficient and safe facilities for the international media that (new) European music and give the European live music sector center travel to Groningen to report on ESNS 2021. stage. With this, ESNS and its partners want to make a constructive contribution to a new future for European pop music. ESNS director Dago Houben said: “The music sector has been hit hard. But we feel strengthened by the hundreds of music professionals In many ways, the 35th edition will be different from previous from home and abroad who have still bought a registration for years. The current restrictions to contain the pandemic require the ESNS 2021 in recent months, despite the restrictions imposed by the necessary adjustments for the physical edition, but this edition is pandemic. We feel that as a call from the sector. In addition, we widely supported in a digital form, both for the conference and the receive tremendous support from a large number of partners, not to showcase festival. Either way, the focus on Europe is greater than mention the authorities who indirectly supported us to let us do what we are good at; stimulate the circulation of European music. This extra support gives us the opportunity to drastically reduce the price of our event to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. We are developing an accessible digital edition for people who are not yet allowed to, or who are otherwise not able to travel.”

The ESNS team is working hard on the festival and the conference program to adhere to all applicable guidelines.

Details will become clear in the coming month and will be announced as soon as possible. ESNS is giving a substantial discount on conference Robert Meijerink tickets for the 2021 edition. 7 ALL THE MUSIC INDUSTRY GATHERED ! 3 days of panels and concerts , Pigalle - Montmartre

Program & delegate pass on www.mamafestival.com #alltogetheragain VIPNEWS > INDEPTH STORY > SEPTEMBER 2020 COVID-19 and the Live Industry: How Are we Coping?

It goes without saying that these are challenging times with the Live Music & Events Industry being one of the worst hit by the current coronavirus crisis and with the lockdowns and restrictions on events imposed by governments all over the world.

Although there is some hope on the horizon with many tours already being rescheduled for the autumn there is still a lot of uncertainty remaining.

We asked 4 professionals from different countries about their current situation and how they are dealing with the problems facing their businesses.

Diana Grodberg Co-founder, Live People Agency, representing international pop, rock, crossover artists, shows, orchestras and theatre productions globally

How is your company coping with the current crisis and how’s logic. We need to get back to work instead of charity to keep us the reopening schedule looking in your country? “a little alive”.

Like everyone else in the Live Music business I guess. So far we had Have you managed to book any gigs for your artists during to reschedule spring events to the winter, now we are rescheduling this period of uncertainty? them again together with other events (over 50 shows) into 2021 without certainty that they will not need to be postponed even I am receiving inquiries and offers, but they are mostly for 2022. further. As our agency’s artists tour internationally our operations depend on the global “chessboard”. Have you managed to monetise any live streamed gigs and if so how? Have you received any financial support from your government and if so are you still receiving support? That is not part of our operations.

We received small amounts for salaries. Better than nothing, but Do you see live streamed gigs being a revenue stream in the financial support alone is not the solution. Governments in various future even when things get back to normal? countries started to allocate funds to Live Music industry, while at the same time they extend restrictions on business operation. It’s Live streamed gigs will become a trend within its niche. But I don’t either hypocrisy or an inability to strategise a rational, clear and think that live events can be replaced by streaming or VR technologies. consistent plan for a return to normal. What difference is there By nature we are social creatures, we are tribal, it’s in our DNA. We between a fully packed plane or a bar, versus a venue when it need to be part of something, to feel the joy of sharing emotions and comes to the spread of the virus? This is ridiculous and has no experiences, as at live events. 9 VIPNEWS > INDEPTH STORY > SEPTEMBER 2020

Are you optimistic that festivals will be able to go ahead as Diana Grodberg usual next year?

This will largely depend on government actions all over Europe e.g. some countries have recently announced an extension of the ban on major events until the end of this year despite a previously announced period of early November. Is this the last ban? If it wasn’t for that, I would be very optimistic e.g. Roskilde Festival sold out for 2021 while the world was still paralysed by quarantine.

How do you see new technology being introduced to monitor audience safety at future events?

If it helps lift the ban and bring events back to life, I’m for it. On the other hand, we don’t know how audiences will react to such regulations.

Will promoters continue to pay huge advances in the future or do you see artists/managers/agents taking more of the risk?

Time will tell. There are different risk factors such as the territory or the credibility of your partner. Some require a specific approach and a set of rules if you want to have successful show.

Do you see a sway back to more independent promoters and agents once the current crisis is over? I see 2020 as the black hole of the entertainment business, that voids many years of efforts. The latest PwC research shows that As with any crisis, this one will lead to market restructuring, a shift of money generated by Live Music has fallen by 64%. They forecast powers and new players coming to the stage. that live music will rebound in 2021 and in 2022 and will show significant growth compared to 2019. I am quite sceptical about What long term effects do you think the current crisis will have 2021, but I strongly believe that 2022 will be the year when we all on the future of the Live Music Industry? will enjoy the results.

Jurek Owsiak Promoter, Pol’and’ ()

How is your company coping with the current crisis and how’s Have you managed to promote any shows at all during this the reopening schedule looking in your country? period of uncertainty?

Apart from being a successful festival organiser, we are also a medical We held an online edition of Pol’and’Rock Festival, with three days charity, so we geared our work towards a COVID-19 response. Poland of concerts in front of a limited audience in the studio broadcast on relaxed some of the lockdown rules for the summer. Cultural events the internet. We broadcasted for over 72 hours straight, with archive can take place under strict health & safety regulations including face footage and live shows and talks. masks and social distancing. Have you managed to monetise any live streamed gigs and if Have you received any financial support from your government so how? and if so are you still receiving support? Our Festival is a non-profit event focused on community and ideals We did not get any financial support from the government. rather than financial profit. We rely on our sponsors for support. 10 VIPNEWS > INDEPTH STORY > SEPTEMBER 2020

Do you see live streamed gigs being a revenue stream in the future even when things get back to normal?

Concert streams will not be able to replace the live festival or concert experience, however, it’s worth considering keeping streaming options to attract even wider audiences in the future.

Are you optimistic that festivals will be able to go ahead as usual next year? It isn’t easy to assume anything at this point. We do hope we will meet to listen to music at summer festivals next summer. Do you see a sway back to more independent promoters and agents once the current crisis is over? How do you see new technology being introduced to monitor audience safety at future events? We hope that the music business will become more diverse, and will allow for the rise of independent agencies and promoters. Leaps in technology can help us ensure the safety of participants and musicians. What long term effects do you think the current crisis will have on the future of the Live Music Industry? Will promoters continue to pay huge advances in the future or do you see artists/managers/agents taking more of the risk? Apart from causing substantial financial losses and jobs and venues in peril, the crisis has shown how important the role of live music in our We think that the live music market will change, and will require society is and how much it is missed. Promoters and audiences found a more open-minded and adventurous approach. Nothing is set in ways to keep the music playing and returning to normal might see a stone anymore. surge of demand for performances and concerts.

Jerzy Owsiak, Promoter of Pol’and’Rock

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Lana Pahič Booking Agent at Perpetuum Jazzile Booking (Slovenia)

How is your company coping with the current crisis and how’s Have you managed to monetize any live streamed gigs and if the reopening schedule looking in your country? so how?

Unfortunately the situation is not great as the whole music sector in No as we are a vocal ‘a capella’ group and live shows are our thing. Slovenia is on hold (we have some concerts but the rule is no more We did 1 Corona zoom video to cheer up our fans. than 500 people and everyone needs to be seated and separated by up to 1.5 meters. Also, dancing is not allowed and the artist on stage Do you see live streamed gigs being a revenue stream in the needs to be 8 meters away from the audience. The next 3-4 months future even when things get back to normal? are not looking positive either with more lockdowns happening and we are facing a second Corona wave at the moment. To be honest, no, for me, the only real show is the live show as the artist can connect with the audience, there are a lot of emotions. Have you received any financial support from your government Streaming all is very synthetic and not honest, I am not a fan at all. and if so are you still receiving support? Are you optimistic that festivals will be able to go ahead as Yes we did and we are also waiting on another financial package of usual next year? support, we will know more about this soon. Yes, I am, fingers crossed that festivals 2021 will be back to normal Have you managed to book any gigs for your artists during as people can’t wait to once again live their lives as before & dance. this period of uncertainty? How do you see new technology being introduced to monitor Yes, I am preparing a 2021 European tour and we also booked a few audience safety at future events? local gigs for 2021 but we will see if we will be able to do it. Almost everything from 2020 is moved on 2021 or 2022. I was not able to see until now any new technologies as nothing is happening. I am not sure how we can do more in comparison to what we are doing now with safety, which is the no.1 priority with or Lana Pahič without Coronavirus.

Will promoters continue to pay huge advances in the future or do you see artists/managers/agents taking more of the risk?

I think that is an internal decision of every artist / agent. I will continue to work in a way that my artist is safe in case of postponements / cancellations.Advances are the most important filters we have but also it depends on the location, the Promotor and previous experiences.

Do you see a sway back to more independent promoters and agents once the current crisis is over?

We will need to adapt for sure and work even harder.

What long term effects do you think the current crisis will have on the future of the Live Music Industry?

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Riki Huhtala CEO at RH-Entertainment Oy (Finland)

How is your company coping with the current crisis and how’s We were able to do six festivals with certain restrictions, which was the reopening schedule looking in your country? a good thing. We also managed to prevent infections. Now we are booking the summer and fall of 2021. We have been forced to run down almost all our operations and this way we have been able to cut our costs. At the moment we are Have you managed to monetize any live streamed gigs and if working on spring and summer 2021. It is our strong belief that we so how? are able to pull that through, at least in some measures. No We haven’t done those at all. Have you received any financial support from your government and if so are you still receiving support? Do you see live streamed gigs being a revenue stream in the future even when things get back to normal? We haven’t got a decision on that yet. In Finland, the government has not been very helpful, especially compared to the restaurant business Maybe, If someone manages to make them attractive enough, maybe for example, which was supported by specific legislation. internationally. Now it seems that the market in Finland is quite small.

Have you managed to promote any shows at all during this Are you optimistic that festivals will be able to go ahead as period of uncertainty? usual next year?

I believe that at least some can be arranged, with restrictions maybe.

How do you see new technology being introduced to monitor audience safety at future events?

I believe that new innovations and new technology will enhance the safety for all of us. I also think that we have learnt from Covid 19 and can use that knowledge and experience also in the future.

Will promoters continue to pay huge advances in the future or do you see artists/managers/agents taking more of the risk?

I hope that the risk will be more on the artist/agent side in the future, but time will tell.

Do you see a sway back to more independent promoters and agents once the current crisis is over?

Yes I do, but in my opinion the change had already started before this crisis.

What long term effects do you think the current crisis will have on the future of the Live Music Industry?

Difficult question. Will the world go back to how it was formerly I don’t think so. The crisis will affect our industry for a long time, but our industry is full of imaginative people, so I believe in the future. Riki Huhtala Time will tell... 13

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Samantha Kirby Yoh Announced as Co-Head of UTA Music From VIP-Daily News

UTA announced today that music industry powerhouse Samantha department and a roster of stellar clients, including Bjork, Rosalia, Kirby Yoh has been named co-head of UTA Music, joining David LCD Soundsystem, Florence & the Machine, FKA twigs, Grimes, Zedeck in overseeing the company’s worldwide music operations. Alicia Keys, James Blake, MIA, Moses Sumney, Channel Tres, Banks, St Vincent, and . She was “Sam and David see eye-to-eye on how to build a great music known for expanding their businesses into new areas of media and business and will be strong partners in leading UTA Music,” said UTA creative brand partnerships. Prior to that, Kirby Yoh was an agent CEO Jeremy Zimmer. “We have long admired Sam’s success working at Evolution Talent. with unique and powerful artists, and we’re thrilled she has chosen to join us. Under their leadership, UTA Music will continue to bring Samantha Kirby Yoh said “I am excited to join UTA as they continue innovative ideas, unparalleled service and collaboration into the to build out their music department to meet, protect and amplify lives of artists.” the creativity of the artists they represent. UTA is at the vanguard of investing and sourcing incredibly innovative opportunities for Kirby Yoh most recently served as Head of East Coast Music at their artists. Additionally, I’ve watched with great respect as UTA WME where she was responsible for overseeing the New York music moves clearly with their intentions to better our music community,

Samantha Kirby Yoh

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becoming leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion. I look forward to UTA Music partnering with David Zedeck, a friend for more than 20 years and one of the most talented agents and leaders in music. I’m thrilled to get to work.”

Beyond her role as one of the industry’s most influential agents, Kirby Yoh is a leader in diversity and inclusion. She’s a Founding Member of “She Is The Music” which focuses on increasing the number of women working in the global music industry, and sits on the advisory board of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which works to increase diversity in the entertainment industry. She also co-founded “Noise for Now,” which connects performers to organizations fighting for reproductive rights.

“There are few agents in music more inventive, collaborative or dynamic than Sam and I’m excited she’s agreed to join UTA,” said Zedeck. “We’ve been colleagues and friends for over two decades tremendously. She’ll bring a unique perspective and outstanding and there’s no one I’d rather share the responsibility of running taste to the role, and I look forward to a partnership focused on our music business with. She’s someone I admire and respect continuing to build UTA Music into the industry leader.”

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Pinkpop founder Jan Smeets steps down From VIP-Daily News

Jan Smeets, better known as `Mister Pinkpop`, festival and, in collaboration with MOJO, the thought. Since 1990 we have even been in has decided to step down from his position as company that has been responsible for Great Guinness Book of Records. festival director of the Dutch festival. programming since 1986, will determine the future of the festival. Smeets will continue to While at the beginning of this year, during my In 1970, the then 25-year-old Smeets assist the Pinkpop team as an advisor. 75th birthday, I prepared for the 51st edition organized the first edition of the now most of Pinkpop, this year it remained very quiet famous and longest-running open-air pop The first edition of was at Megaland. I have always shouted `Pinkpop festival in the , together with organized in Geleen on Monday 18 May will always go on`, but I could never have several partners. With Smeets at the helm, 1970. That turned out to be a great success imagined a pandemic like this. But it is the the festival celebrated its 50th edition in and in the years that followed, Smeets and way it is. There were no festivals this year. So 2019. Unfortunately, the 2020 festival had his team expanded the festival into what no Pinkpop either. to cancelled like so many other events due to it is today: the most famous pop festival in the coronavirus situation. the Netherlands with 50 editions, almost 2.8 Corona has also played tricks on me. Because million unique visitors and performances by of this, in combination with other health Ever since Mister Pinkpop passed retirement the biggest bands in the world such as The complaints, I have taken the time to think age, the question has always been how Rolling Stones, , Paul McCartney, about the future. Partly because of this, I long he would want to continue. Until the and many others. have decided it is time to hand over the 50th edition it was unthinkable for Jan to baton. My permanent team will continue stop. However, with time freed up because A statement from Jan Smeets on the with the organization of the Pinkpop festival of Covid-19 and the fact that he has been Pinkpop site reads: and will, in collaboration with MOJO, the struggling with health issues in recent years, company that has been responsible for the he has now decided to step back in order to Lovely people, programming since 1986, will ensure the be able to enjoy his free time and what he has festival for the future. built up with the festival. Last year, in 2019, we celebrated the 50th edition of our Pinkpop festival together. I am very proud of all the 2.8 million visitors, His permanent team, consisting of among What started in 1970 with a few friends has crew, suppliers, sponsors, partners, artists, others, Niek Murray, Sierk Janssen and Tirsa grown into the most famous festival in the viewers at home and all Pinkpop babies. Creusen, will continue to organize the Pinkpop Netherlands over the years. Who would have Without you I could never have turned my hobby into my job.

Jan Smeets I have every confidence in my regular team and even though I am taking a step back they are still far from getting rid of me, haha. Pinkpop remains Pinkpop. Be nice to each other, keep lubricating yourself, drink enough water, do not light fires and walk outside.

I would love to see you all at the 51st edition of Pinkpop. Until then!

Jan Smeets, `Mister Pinkpop`

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Music Agent Pete Nash Joins ICM Partners From VIP-Daily News

ICM Partners and Primary Talent International The hiring of Nash continues the bolstering Morissette, D’Angelo, , Eric (PTI), their London based Music Agency, of ICM Partners International music division Church, Tegan and Sara, Vince Staples & have hired highly respected International in 2020 which started with the partnership more. Prior to WME he ran his own NYC- music agent Pete Nash, it was announced with PTI this March and includes the hiring based independent agency. Nash also spent today by Rob Prinz, Head of Worldwide of former WME agent Simon Clarkson last 17 years as a Director of London-based Concerts at ICM Partners and Matt Bates, month. Nash, like Clarkson, will work powerhouse international agency Helter Head of International at PTI/ICM. Nash will closely with PTI in London and comes to Skelter, representing artists like Alicia Keys, be based in ICM’s New York office and ICM from WME. , Wynton Marsalis, Blondie, brings with him an impressive client roster The Fall and Suede. that includes , Pet Shop Nash previously spent almost nine years at Boys, Regina Spektor, Steve Winwood, WME, where in addition to his own roster, ROB PRINZ QUOTE The Struts and Travis. he worked with such artists as Alanis “I have known Pete since early in both our careers and have shared many amazing artists. He is a tremendous addition to our Pete Nash already formidable International team, a great agent representing some legendary clients. I am extremely happy to call him my colleague now for the first time.” said Rob Prinz.

MATT BATES QUOTE “I was trying to book acts off Pete long before I was ever an agent, so to be finally be able to work alongside him is a privilege. His experience in the international market is second to none; his roster of incredible clients speaks for themselves. I couldn’t wish for a more perfect addition on our team to help navigate the new exciting music landscape that we are entering into,” said Matt Bates.

PETE NASH QUOTE “Very excited to join an agency that is in growth mode,” said Pete Nash. “The moves they have made to bolster their International footprint was the catalyst for me to make this move. Looking forward to working closely with Rob Prinz and Matt Bates, who are longtime friends, and the teams at ICM and Primary.”

19 VIPNEWS > BUSINESS > SEPTEMBER 2020 MUSIC IN SHARES Music In Shares Manfred Tari [email protected]

For almost two decades the live music sector has been the biggest CTS Eventim - Marginal Improvement income gainer in the music industry. The heydays of the record industry seem to be something of the past, having been fiercely hit With a share price of 40.30 Euro as reported on August 17, the by technology-driven developments and the disruptive momentum September 25 figure is a bit better at 41.30 Euro... of digitalization and innovation, live music however has continued to prosper, at least until 2019. DEAG - A Trivial Decrease It is now clear however that Covid-19 will become the ultimate game changer, putting the record industry back into the driving seat Last time 2.95 Euro, this time down to 2.85 Euro... and for the time being at least, live music shares into quarantine.

Business-wise there is currently no light at the end of the Corona- Eventbrite - A Meaningless Increase tunnel for concert companies. Daily business foresees another round of re-scheduling tours and concerts, hassling around with Up from $10.31 to $10.69… insurance companies, the re-definition of deals and of their terms and conditions or tough management decisions about the lay off of staff and/or other cost cutting measures. It is still far too early to say, Live Nation - Uncertain and Undetermined when and how the process of recovery might occur. At least when looking at share prices, there seems to be some hope embedded, The previously reported share price of $57.29 had surprising but let’s wait and see how long this momentum will last. temporary momentum, the current figure of $51.25 gives a different impression...

Spotify - Volatility as a Benchmark

When Spotify shares reached a price of $272.17 as previously reported it already set a strong signal. However, this was apparently not as solid as it seemed, the current share price has now fallen to $231.85…

Tencent - Speculatively Unpolitical

Investors and politics are usually an unlikely combination. Nevertheless during times of political tensions, the combination of both can at least be an issue: Down from $16.07 to $14.71...

Warner Music - Share Prices On Hold

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Since Langelandsfestival was established in 1991, it has become a regular part of the summer holiday for thousands of guests - and in 2021 the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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