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McGowan’s Musings:

So there I was, crossing a wide and fast collectively known, strangely enough, as flowing river on bridge that looked per- Music Festivals. Encouraged by a Hop Farm fectly solid from the river bank but began sell-out with Prince, extending this year’s to sway from side to side in a strangely edition in July by a day, Power has filed the disturbing fashion when supporting the application for Music Festival’s admission weight of a man in full Scottish highland to Aim, the London Stock Exchange’s inter- dress playing the bagpipes and being national market for smaller growing com- followed by a trail of music industry folk panies, which will raise £6.5m. (See Busi- looking forward to the first drink of the ness News in this issue) Although there are evening. I was however temporarily dis- some worries being expressed about the tracted from concerns about the stability fortunes of many of this season’s events Allan McGowan of the bridge by the sight of the man up to with Reading tickets selling for less than his chest in the centre of this rushing river face value on the secondary market and unconcernedly wielding a very substantial Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, audiences being spread thin by a combi- fishing rod and also wearing a highland Tennessee, temperatures stayed in the 90s nation of a lack on new acts on the bills ‘bunnet’ while he attempted to catch fish (F), 30s (C) for almost the whole four days and increased competition (there were on their way to the one and only Loch Ness. of the event, with reports of about 1,500 715 events last year in the UK alone) other Scottish seagulls were of course hanging of the 80,000 attendees being treated for festivals and businesses have already been around looking for a chance to steal any- heat-related illnesses. Two deaths were marked for Power’s expansion – watch this thing he caught! No, I wasn’t dreaming or reported, whether or not these were as a space! under the influence, I was of course in In- result of the heat was still to be confirmed. verness at this year’s edition of Go North, a Lets hope the rest of the season wherever Talking about making money from music fine event!(See report in this issue) festivals takes place, stays free of such un- - there was a time when lots of people did fortunate casualties, and that the weather you know! – I see that Forbes, the US mag- The Festival season has kicked off with gods are kind. azine that concerns itself with the fortunes the weather again playing its leading part; (literally) of the rich and famous has pro- in the UK the Isle of Wight Festival had a In other festival news the irrepressible duced a new list of the highest earners in sunny Saturday but suffered from heavy Vince Power, the man who set up the Mean the music business (we’ve included the list rain and low temperatures on the Sunday, Fiddler in the 1980s, is going public with just in case you’re interested or might be but by all reports high spirits prevailed, his festival interests; Benicassim in Spain, thinking of calling on someone to borrow with the reformed Pulp scoring a big hit. the Hop Farm Music Festival in Kent and a few dollars, pounds or Euros!). The first At the other end of the meteorological the first Feis Festival in London, (I’m off to thing that is obvious is that, even though scale across the Atlantic at the Bonnaroo see Bob Dylan there tonight - as I write) there have been drop offs in concert ticket

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buying, these days the best way to make big bucks in the music business is tour- Trade Event ing. The lists of the top earners are very similar to the lists of top grossing tours Roundup - U2, Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga and Michael Allan McGowan [email protected] Bublé are all in the top five. How accurate these figures are is of course in question, Just as the Summer Festival season is but according to Forbes, they represent upon us we find ourselves being regu- pre-tax income earned from May 2010 larly reminded that the round of Confer- to May 2011, before subtracting agent ence and showcase events continues. and manager fees (they’d be interesting We report on VIP’s visit to last week’s to see!). As well as compiling data from Pollstar, RIAA and others, apparently (June 9/10) Scottish event GoNorth, lawyers, managers, concert promoters, and follow up with news on the events agents and, in some cases, the musi- planned for September and October in cians themselves were interviewed – so Germany, France and Finland: the figures must be completely accurate – right?! 68 year old Granddad Paul Mc- Cartney’s in there, but so is that young whippersnapper Justin Bieber – what do you do with those millions when you’re 17? The Americans are as usual ahead of the game with 17 of them in the list - although hang on, one might be Cana- dian… Go North 2011

Well, I’d better bring this to a close and goNORTH 2011was launched in 2001 to let you all get on with making your mil- provide a platform for artists from the lions – but only after you’ve read this is- north of Scotland to showcase for mu- sue of The News! We won’t be here next sic industry and media representatives month, but we’ll be back in August, so seriously I wish you all sunshine and suc- on their own patch. cess in the next few weeks! Originally hosted in several venues on Aberdeen’s Belmont Street, the event Forbes list of the world’s 25 highest- briefly relocated to Dundee, before set- paid musicians tling in Scotland’s most northerly city, Inverness. The event has since widened 1. U2 its remit becoming a Creative Industries Colophon ›› 2. Bon Jovi Festivals, covering Screen and Broad- 3. Elton John $100 million VIP-News is published by: cast to Designer Fashion and Publish- VIP-Booking 4. Lady Gaga $90 million 145-157 St John Street 5. Michael Buble ($70 million) ing. goNorth delivers a programme London Ec1V 4PW 6. Paul McCartney ($67 million) of panels, workshops, film screenings, 7. Black Eyed Peas ($61 million) training opportunities, Q&A sessions, Managing Director: 8. Eagles ($60 million) Ronni Didriksen camera equipment and special effects [email protected] 9. Justin Bieber ($53 million) showcases and live music showcases 10. Dave Matthews Band ($51 million) featuring over 50 bands in 9 city ven- General Manager: 11. Toby Keith ($50 million) ues. Alongside the Scottish acts this Peter Briggs 12. Usher ($46 million) [email protected] year’s programme also presented art- 13. Taylor Swift $45 million) ists from England, Ireland, Belgium, Writer and editorial: 14. Katy Perry ($44 million) Allan McGowan 15. Brad Paisley ($40 million) Norway, Latvia and Australia. [email protected] 16. Tom Petty & the Heartbreaks ($38 million) A change this year, after five successful Writer: 17. Jay-Z ($38 million) Manfred Tari years of programming a goNorth stage [email protected] 18. AC/DC ($35 million) at the RockNess Festival, is a return to 18. Sean “Diddy” Combs ($35 million) the event’s roots by supporting emerg- For advertising enquiries pls. contact 18. Beyonce ($35 million) ing talent at five independent festivals Peter Briggs [email protected] 18. Tim McGraw ($35 million) or +44 870 755 0092 18. Muse ($35 million) in Scotland: Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, The Wickerman Festival, Lay-out: 23. Rascal Flatts ($34 million) Pekaye Graphics, Phuket – Thailand 24. Kenny Chesney ($30 million) Loopallu, Summer In The City 2011 [email protected] 25. Rihanna ($29 million) and Wizard Festival.

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All acts selected to showcase at goNORTH 2011 had the opportunity to showcase at one or more of these independent festivals featured on the goNORTH Festival tour.

The panels, some of which were organised and chaired by Olaf Furniss of Edinburgh’s Born To Be Wide, featured a high level of panellists and chairmen – including a ses- sion on Modern Management chaired by yours truly. I was impressed, as I have been at Scottish events in the past by the en- thusiastic attendance and involvement of delegates - people seem more prepared to gather information and to ask ques- tions than at some other events. Although I thought I was reasonably aware, I learnt a lot more about the workings of Public Per- formance Ltd – PPL for instance, and I rec- Panel at goNorth ommend artists and managers to find out more as you may well have money waiting Our tenth anniversary last year was partic- and his team for delivering a stellar event! I for you! ularly strong, but I am delighted to say that look forward to Go North 2012. goNORTH 2011 proved our most success- Keynote interviews with Feargal Sharkey of ful event to date. This year’s programme UK Music (who did for a change get to talk was the most ambitious we have delivered »This year’s programme about his Undertones days as well as his and boasted more cross creative industry was the most ambitious we present position as head of UK Music!) and activity than ever before. Furthermore, have delivered and boasted Alex Knight, founder of Brighton based Fat from the data we have managed to recon- more cross creative industry Cat Records were also well attended and cile thus far, we are thrilled to confirm that activity than ever before« enthusiastically received. attendance figures for our seminar sched- - Shaun Arnold ule were also up on last year’s impressive VIP-News asked organiser Shaun Arnold turnout. The volume of submissions we what he thought about this year’s edition. received for our 2011 campaign was up Julia Jones – Music Hub - UK by forty percent on 2010, and we feel it was perhaps our strongest live showcase My inaugural visit to Go North proved schedule to date, again generating a huge to be one of the most valuable network- buzz around the city and a fantastic public ing events I have attended this year. The response. Having introduced the goNORTH standard of guest speakers and perform- Festival Tour for 2011, we are also placed in ers was exceptional and it gave me the op- a fantastic position to offer all the artists portunity to catch up with business associ- selected to showcase some great oppor- ates from around the world. I will certainly tunities throughout the season. be returning next year.

VIP-News also asked three of the delegate/ Adam Lewis – Planetary Group - US speakers for their opinions: I thought that this years Go North Event Sat Bisla - President/Founder A&R World- was really strong. The panels were stream- wide & MUSEXPO. lined into one big panel at a time – so made for good attendance. The bands that Go North 2011 showcases the rich musi- I saw were strong, with the highlight being cal heritage of Scotland, the UK and the Scotland’s Kid Canaveral’s packed show at world. This year’s event delivered a smor- The Flames. Also Modi from Norway really gasbord of captivating sounds and very impressed with his quirky pop. This is my talented acts. The caliber of artistry at this third year at the event and I wouldn’t miss year’s event reinforced Go North’s place as it. Small. Good music. Good people that one of the UK’s premier new talent launch- you are actually able to network with. I felt ing pads. Congratulations to Shaun Arnold that this year’s version was the best yet. Shaun Arnold organiser goNorth

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Popkomm experimented with this concept last year Berlin, Tempelhof 7-9 September: and had good success so we will build on this as a unique aspect of what Popkomm Paul Cheetham is in charge of the show- can deliver. We will continue to have shows cases and the live element of Popkomm and events in the evenings but these will be – he brings VIP-News up to date on this absorbed entirely into Berlin Music Week year’s plans: and promoted to the public mainly through that channel. Berlin Festival continues to be The key to Popkomm showcases this year is part of Berlin Music Week and we will carry for us to get right into the roots of making on our relationship with the sister event by opportunities happen for artists. We want presenting a handful of Popkomm acts on results for them. We want to see them get the festival line-up. the deals they are looking for and we want to see them become the buzz bands of the In addition to the Popkomm showcases following 12 months. We will present acts taking place at the same time as the net- that we know are worthy of the attention of working and meeting events at Tempelhof, decision-makers from the music business we have organised a “live music business” Paul Cheetham and place them in fully-equipped, small conference on the last day of Popkomm/ venues at Tempelhof during each after- first day of Berlin Festival which includes a is a man I find fascinating and incredibly noon of Popkomm. Our main role will be to set of panels to discuss aspects of the live engaging so we are delighted to have him spend the weeks leading up to Popkomm segment of the industry. The full line-up is as our guest. promoting each artist to delegates and to be announced shortly, but we have con- people in the music business in a way that firmed Melvin Benn of Festival Republic More info will be found at: could be described as “match-making”. We as our keynote guest for that day. Melvin www.popkommlive2011.com

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Reeperbahn Campus now seems to be biggest market in Europe Hamburg - 22 to 24 September: might give even more tailwind.

Following the cancellation of the music in- VIP-News: What about German visitors, dustry event Popkomm in 2009 the overall who are they and from which part of the situation for German music conferences music industry do they come from? changed somewhat. In Cologne c/o pop filled the gap left by Popkomm’s move Schwarte: We are cooperating closely with to Berlin in 2004. The annual alternative some of the most important organizations music convention Pop Up in Leipzig had of the music industry in Germany, e.g. the unfortunately to cancel its 10th edition its Association of German Promoters (bdv) exhibition this year. and the Association of German Publish- ers (DMV). So besides lots of label people, The hottest newcomer in this area is the managers and agents these fields will be Reeperbahn Campus, added as the B2B well represented. contribution towards the Reeperbahn Fes- tival in Hamburg, and located in the famous VIP-News: Who else makes up the partner red light district. Since the debut of the network of Reeperbahn Campus? Reeperbahn Campus in 2009, the industry event has in particular addressed the live Schwarte: There are dozens of partners music business and music publishers. who take the opportunity to be part of the Reeperbahn Campus and to present Reeperbahn Campus themselves to the rest of the music and live biz industry or just to meet internally. moving the music and live entertainment There are international organizations like industry and not to lose ourselves in too IMMF, Yourope or Network Europe who much general talking. So we will have are having meetings at Reeperbahn and discussions about trends at Festivals and several Music Export Offices will attend Ticketing, Keynotes and presentations and present showcases. Other partners about how to monetize music in the future like SXSW or the European Broadcast Un- and - as a national focus - we will review ion will have receptions within the scope how politics might support Pop in Ger- of the Reeperbahn Campus. many. And as in the last years a highlight will definitely be Ray’s Reeperbahn Revue VIP-News: Who are the main target groups - three shows nonpareil in Europe. for Reeperbahn Campus? VIP-News: Reeperbahn Campus is linked with the Reeperbahn Festival. How does Detlef Schwarte »We are expecting more than that work and what should we know about 1500, about one third being the Reeperbahn Festival? VIP-News spoke with Detlef Schwarte, international guests from head of the Reeperbahn Campus about more than 20 nations« Schwarte: The Reeperbahn Festival con- this year’s settings and the environment of - Detlef Schwarte sists of three elements: Music, Campus this convention. and Arts. Concerning music you should know that it is the biggest Club Festival in VIP-News: Germany now ranks as the third Schwarte: Delegates are mainly from the Germany with about 180 international acts biggest music market for recorded music music and live entertainment industry and playing in 25 indoor venues. For many acts in the world. Does this fact have any im- media. We are expecting more than 1500, the Festival served and serves as gateway pact on Reeperbahn Campus, do you ex- about one third being international guests to the German market. The Campus we’ve pect more international visitors? from more than 20 nations. discussed, and the Arts program involves Europe’s biggest rock poster convention, Detlef Schwarte: Yes, we are expecting VIP-News: Can you already tell us what several exhibitions and guided tours. All more international guests, but this is pri- are this year’s main conference issues for that happens in St. Pauli, the harbour marily due to the growing importance of Reeperbahn Campus? district of Hamburg. Everything is within the Reeperbahn Festival as a spring board walking distance. So forget shuttle buses for new international acts and as platform Schwarte: As in the previous years we or taxis. for industry people to meet and network. will again try to cover the most important However the consideration that Germany and immediate topics that are currently www.reeperbahncampus.com

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MaMA Event Pigalle-Montmartre Paris 21 & 22 October:

This will be the third MaMa Event, the second in Paris. MaMA was instigated in response to the fact that although France is the fifth largest market in the world and the third in Europe behind Britain and Ger- many, there was no cross-sector platform in France that combined networking and showcases, such as The Great Escape - UK, Eurosonic - NL, Reeperbahn – DE, SXSW – USA, Canadian Music Week etc. So, the MaMA music and convention festival for Elysée Montmartre Mama Event the international music industry offers a gateway to the French music market. submissions are now closed, although to make sure that both are well attended there is apparently one more chance to be I’m sure! The Program features: live, acoustic gigs, part of the 2011’s line up to be announced international meetings, conferences, work- in the next newsletter on-line at: shops, talks, speed-meetings, networking www.mama-event.com Music & Media lunches and drinks in the red-light district Tampere, Finland 20-23 October: (seems to be a bit of a theme this – what MaMA 2011 launched on June 20th; del- with Reeperbahn being in a similar envi- egate passes are now on sale. As announced in our last issue Music & ronment! – Ed.) of Pigalle & Montmartre.. Media Finland has confirmed an interview c/o Pop and MaMA are partners for the with legendary concert promoter and pro- The first themes of MaMA 2011 have just 2011 edition, so if you are reading this in ducer Harvey Goldsmith as its first speaker been announced and will address: Live Cologne from 22.-25.June MaMA will be and a Celebrity Guest of Honour for this 2025: The future of Live Music: Does Music happy to meet you there. year’s 22nd edition of the event. The event still have Value?: The Relationship between has now added Martin Mills, Chairman of Politics and Music. There are now, you may have noticed, a The Beggars Group and champion of the plethora of these events, and the chances independent record company sector, to First artists and announced are: Caravan of them coinciding increase every year the Programme. Palace, The Bewitched Hands, Monogre- – you may also have noticed that MaMA nade (CA) and Rodeo Massacre (SE-UK-FR). and Music and Media take place at the Martin Mills has worked with numerous same time – a dilemma for some I am world class artists including Radiohead, More than 500 applications have been sure, but they are both extremely worth- The White Stripes, Pixies, Interpol, Cat received for this second Paris edition and while events and there are enough of us Power, Basement Jaxx, The Prodigy, Vam- pire Weekend, TV on the Radio and Adele. He was instrumental in setting up the In- dependent Music Companies Association IMPALA in 2000, and more recently the Worldwide Independent Network WIN. Among many of his industry activities, Mills has been the Vice Chairman of AIM and Chairman of IMPALA as well as a board member of WIN and A2IM in the USA, while also participating in the British gov- ernment’s Music Industry Forum.

The Music & Media Finland conference will be accompanied by the Lost in Music Festi- val presenting 100 Finnish and international acts during the three conference days.

Registration is open at: www.musiikkimedia.fi Harvey Goldsmith Keynote Speaker at Music & Media

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Italia Wave Love Festival 2011 Allan McGowan [email protected]

The Italia Wave Love Festival will celebrate dable from England, (selected through its 25th birthday under the sun of Puglia, the ETEP (European Talent Exchange Italy from 14th to 17th July in the elegant Program)) and the Verdena, Bud Spencer town of Lecce for the first time. The Festi- Blues Explosion, Sud Sound System, Zina val is organized by the Arezzo Wave Italia from Italy and all the artists who will per- Foundation powered by the Puglia Region- form on Sunday July 17th for the closing al Authority, Provincial Authority of Lecce, evening of the festival : Daniele Silvestri, the Municipality of Lecce, the Chamber of Mau Mau, Modena City Ramblers, Cristina Lou Reed headline Italia Wave Love Commerce of Lecce and the Local Tour- Donà, the naked music by Petra Magoni & ism Board, within the frame work of Puglia Ferruccio Spinetti, Fausto Mesolella, Marta work of Italia Wave, at the Lido York, on Sounds, the program of the Puglia Region sui Tubi and Paolo Benvegnù. the beach. From 5 till 7 p.m. the audience for the development of the regional music of the festival can take part in meetings, system. Tickets for the Main stage are among the interviews and readings, including the cheapest in Europe : on Thursday 14th July celebration of the well-known comics pro- The four day event will include concerts, the ticket is 15 euro, on Friday 15th July 23 tagonist Dylan Dog. exhibitions, movies, comics, installations euro, on Saturday 16th July 25 euro. Sun- and workshops in one of the most beau- day 17th July, the Italian day celebrating Italia Wave we will give a great visibility tiful regions of Italy – Salento. Bands will the birthday of the festival, is free thanks to the artists of Southern Mediterranean play from 10 a.m. till night and the festi- to Puglia Sounds that will give away 20 Countries. The MedWave stage (main val will include exclusive performances in thousand free tickets. Instructions on how stage, July 14th) will present creativity Italy by Paolo Nutini and Kaiser Chiefs; plus to get these will be available on the Italia from the countries situated South of Italy, an unseen concert by Giovanni Lindo Fer- Wave Love Festival web site. and discuss Mediterranean, sounds and retti at dawn, and the first performances in noises produced by the Mediterranean Italy by the Moroccan Oudaden and Emel Other highlights will feature DJ’s at Elet- new wave with Giorgio Ficarelli, official of Mathlouthi, a Tunisian singer; The Serge trowave 2011, and at Ostello del Sole area the Directorate-General for Development Gainsburg Experience from France and the situated in San Cataldo di Lecce, a few kil- and Culture of the European Commission, Vivendo do Ócio from Brazil. ometers from the town centre all the win- Silvia Godelli, Councilor for Cooperation ner bands of the “Italia Wave Band” contest with the Mediterranean Countries, Peace The Main Stage is situated inside the “Via will perform. and Culture of the Puglia Region. del Mare” football Stadium will also present Lou Reed & band with the new ‘Sweet A few meters from the concert area will The whole program of Italia Wave is on- Tooth’ show, Jimmy Cliff, the Joy Formi- be the CultWave space, the cultural frame- line at www.italiawave.com.

PRS for Music Performance Rates Consultation Allan McGowan [email protected]

It is the intention to share a summary of each of its constituent parts. PRS intends these responses publicly in the near future. to share the summary and to continue to For now no decisions have been made re- work with the industry to further under- garding changes to either Tariff DP or Tariff stand the topics raised within the consul- LP, but PRS for Music confirms that neither tation document, and those raised in the tariff will change (apart from the usual in- responses. As part of this process, it will flationary increases) in 2011. ensure that there will be reasonable no- The consultation regarding the perform- tice for customers of any changes that are ance rates charged for Popular Music A communication to all of those who have made to the tariff (if any) , and concludes Events by UK Collection Society, PRS for expressed an interest in the consultation, that, “…we are aware that budgeting for Music closed on the 31st December 2010. which many expected to precede a sub- shows can take place well in advance of The Society received 53 responses in total stantial hike in the rates charged, affecting the show occurring. and state that it has been reviewing each the overheads of promoters and venues response in detail, learning from the infor- alike, states that the Society recognises the We will provide further updates as discus- mation and views that have been shared. importance of the live music industry, and sions progress.

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European Music Festival Study Names Oxegen Best Festival Allan McGowan [email protected]

According to a study carried out by lead- lowed by the V festivals, Rock Werchter, clude Coldplay, Foo Fighters, The Black ing brand engagement network Havas Belgium’s Pukkelpop and Glastonbury. Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, Arctic Monkeys, The Sports & Entertainment, Ireland’s Oxegen Strokes, Paolo Nutini, My Chemical Ro- Festival is the best in Europe, Live Nation chief ops officer John Probyn, mance and Plan B. The other European who’s also Oxegen’s festival director, says festivals to make the Havas Top 10 were The company’s summer 2011 European this year’s Oxegen has got most of the Roskilde (Denmark), Exit (Serbia), Sziget Music Festival study analyses 64 large artists headlining the UK’s major festivals (Hungary), Coke Live (Poland) and Oya in music festivals, collecting data via online on one bill. “We have definitely pulled Norway. research and direct contact with organis- out all the stops to deliver our best ever ers and attendees. Festivals were ranked line-up. A tremendous amount of work on criteria including line-up, value and also goes on behind the scenes to ensure organisation, with the aim being to of- that every aspect of the festival meets the fer a guide to festivals for consumers and very highest standard,” he said. “Oxegen brands. has a really strong bond with its fanbase and the feedback we receive from them It says Oxegen comes out as best festival, allows us to improve the festival experi- followed by the UK’s Glastonbury and V ence year on year.” Festivals, with Belgium’s Rock Werchter in fourth place. Oxegen has the best line-up The acts at Punchestown racecourse for for 2011, according to Havas research, fol- this year’s Oxegen Festival July 8-10 in- Oxegen Festival

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News from German The 26th Edition of Summerjam Festivals Manfred Tari [email protected] Manfred Tari [email protected] Summerjam is a classic event and one know that there are a lot of people, of the very first festivals in Germany there must be a lot of turnover, then that attracted visitors from abroad. they ask for more money and it’s hard Initially dedicated primarily to reggae to negotiate. music, the promoter Contour Festival Organisations has since expanded into VIP-News: You’ve got 1Live and Rock- other black music genres such music, palast as media-partners on board. hip hop or world music. Are you pleased with these or do you wish you could have a little bit more? Rock Am Ring VIP-News spoke with Klaus Maack about those matters that concern suc- Maack: No, I couldn’t wish for more be- The news that Rock Am Ring wasn’t cessful festival promoters. cause for the area of Cologne it’s ideal sold out this year was a bit of a sur- to have partners in the radio stations prise. This year’s edition only attract- VIP-News: How easy was it to compile like 1Live. Also Rockpalast is a legen- ed 84,100 visitors. Tickets for last this years Summerjam line-up? dary thing, the people know what year’s festival had already sold out they’re doing, they are into the music in March, producing a visitor record Klaus Maack: Quiet easy, because in and it’s not under such commercial as- of 86.500. the past years we’ve had big successes pects as if you have a private TV station and that always helps to get good acts, involved. No, I’m a hundred percent The Melt-Festival however has re- because everyone wants to play the happy with this. ported that the upcoming edition festival. of the festival in July sold out in VIP-News: Besides the fees are the art- record breaking time. The site can VIP-News: Have the artist-fees risen ists requests becoming more difficult accommodate about 27.000 people over the last three years? too? while the event itself is increasingly regarded as one of the best festivals Maack: Yes, sure. This is one of the not Maack: Yes, this year I had more dif- in Germany and is also gaining more very good things about it, if it’s inter- ficulties as part of the booking proce- and more of an international reputa- nationally known that the festival is a dures to sort out broadcasting rights. tion. big success, the managers and agents Even though it is sometimes easier if

According to a police report The Hurricane Festival gained 75.000 visitors. The event, promoted by FKP Scorpio, the German festival market leader, proceeded peacefully for an event of its its size. The sister event Southside Festival this year drew 50.000 visitors.

Rock Am Ring and Hurricane Festival both announced next year’s headlin- ers shortly after the festivals finished. In 2012 The Toten Hosen will play at Rock Am Ring, while Die Ärzte will appear at the Hurricane Festival.

Klaus Maack

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you deal directly with artists or with managers, it becomes different when you have happening acts like Joy Denalane, Mad- con, Culcha Candela or Patrice. For some of these acts, where many people are involved in the business-affairs, it is not so easy to find out who is responsible, who is the decision maker; normally everybody wants to have a word in this, so, yes, it is difficult to sort out permissions and broad- this for the following edition. But also due nal and which is not happening elsewhere casting rights. to the tragedy of Loveparade, everybody in Europe then you attract festival-tourism. officially involved now looks at things in We have such a billing, therefore we have VIP-News: Do you have also to invest more more detail, which of course creates high- many visitors even coming from Denmark, in health and safety-measures than beer efforts to fulfill all the requirements. from Holland, from England, from France – fore? we even sell about 5.000 tickets in France VIP-News: Did you read the results of the via record store chain FNAC. So, yes, with Maack: Yes, this increases every year. We study on festival-tourism by UK-Music? this mind we also benefit from festival- have a very good relationship with the tourism but I assume it is not the same city-council and the departments who Maack: If you have a festival which has the as in the UK, where the people just travel are locally involved. So, months before same billing in Germany and nearly the because of the festival and the event, they we actually start to plan the festival we sit same billing in the Netherlands or nearby don’t mind if they see nearly the same bill- together and we discuss last year’s festi- in the European country then the tourism ing at the festivals, they travel because val edition and if there is something that element isn’t so strong. But if you have an of the event itself. I don’t see this in Ger- should be done better we try to improve event that has a billing which is very origi- many.

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Hamburg Court Forbids Resale of German Take That Tickets Manfred Tari [email protected]

In March this year the Hamburg District date tickets after production of an ID- Court ruled against Viagogo on the resale card by the holder. This being the case, of tickets for the German Take That dates the secondary ticketing platform should promoted by MCT, as a result of the inter- have alerted sellers and buyers of the im injunction filed against the operator of tickets they traded, informing them that the ticketing resale platform by the Ger- the promoter considered these invalid. man promoter in December 2010. Instead the court noted that the plat- In mid June the court issued a press re- form operator informed their ticket buy- lease detailing the reasons for its deci- ers that personalized tickets would not sion to take action against the second- cause problems for the holders as in ary ticket platform. In order to prevent the Company’s experience there would secondary ticketing MCT via its ticketing be no event control for actual identifi- partner Smart Tickets sold only personal- cation. Viagogo even guaranteed that ized tickets and created very strict terms those particular tickets were considered and conditions attaching these tickets. one hundred percent valid.

Without mentioning Viagogo in the The court also refused the Viagogo argu- press release by name, the court never- ment that a ban of the commercial resale theless argues clearly why it refused ar- market is invalid, as it would discrimi- guments made by the law firm Latham nate against primary buyers. The court & Watkins on behalf of Viagogo, which considered that restraint of the resale of course appealed against this interim of tickets in order to prevent exorbitant injunction. ticket prices is the promoter’s legitimate interest Among other conclusions the court considers that the secondary ticketing The ruling is not sentential yet, for a re- platform operator infringed competi- appeal the Hanseatic Appellate Court tion regulations through not respect- has to be approached. Currently Via- ing measures against the resale of these gogo is still offering Take That German tickets whilst being aware of these terms concert tickets without a notice warning and conditions. As these tickets are sold that they are personalized and the resale personalized the promoter will only vali- is prohibited.

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Festival Motorbike Marathon Man to set new Guinness World Record Allan McGowan [email protected]

A truly marathon record attempt is being made this summer He says: “I was trying to think of an excuse to get out of the office when my friend and colleague music business journalist Greg and onto a motorbike for a few weeks, and then I started joining Parmley will try something never done before: visiting 26 festi- the dots around festivals in Europe. No-one’s ever attempted to vals across Europe in just 30 days. visit this many before, although there may well be a good reason why not! I’ve always been a huge festival fan but I may have gone Travelling on a 1200cc BMW motorcycle (an R1200R Classic) in a little overboard this time…” pursuit of a new world record, Parmley plans to visit 13 countries, travelling over 5,500 miles in the process. He starts at Glaston- Music festivals are now playing an ever-important role each bury on 24 June before riding all the way to Croatia and back, summer. In the UK alone, they account for over 25% of all con- returning on 23 July. This is the first record attempt ever related cert tickets sold, with a total audience spend of £546million*. to a music festival and Guinness World Records has opened a The German festival market is estimated at €340million** while new category for the trip: ‘Most Festivals Visited in 30 Days’. including local events, France now boasts a staggering 3,800 festivals annually. After long weeks of training and preparation, and faced with travelling up to a gruelling 400 miles per day, Parmley, who ed- The trip is being supported by RFID and access control special- its the leading live music industry publication IQ magazine, will ists Intellitix. Company MD and veteran concert promoter Serge be taking in the UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, the Czech Grimaux adds: “Intellitix is thrilled to be sponsoring this brilliant Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Italy and idea. I think this is the beginning of a trend; next year I bet sev- Switzerland on his unique Euro escapade. eral people will be joining Greg or simply following the path he

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will open this summer. Intellitix is all about innovation and great July ideas so I wanted to get involved. I can’t wait to start reading 1. Summerjam Fuehlinger See Germany the blog!” 2. Rheinkultur Bonn Germany 3. With Full Force Leipzig Germany Greg is available for radio, TV and press interviews before and 4. Rock for People Hradec Králové Czech Rep during the trip. He will also be blogging and documenting the 5. Malta Poznań Poland trip as he goes via www.facebook.com/RidetoLive2011 and 7. Bažant Pohoda Trenčín Slovakia other outlets. 8. Heineken Balaton Sound Zamárdi Hungary 9. EXIT Festival Novi Sad Serbia The list of festival dates are below and for more information, 11. Metalcamp Tolmin Slovenia please contact Greg directly: 12. The Garden Festival Petrcane Croatia 14. Umbria Jazz Perugia Italy All at VIP wish him a successful and safe adventure! 15. Moon and Stars Locarno Switzerland 16. Montreux Jazz Montreux Switzerland 17. Gurtenfestival Gurten Switzerland Ride to Live 2011 18. Live at Sunset Zurich Switzerland 19. Paleo Festival Nyon Nyon Switzerland June 21. Secret Garden Party Huntingdon UK 24. Glastonbury Pilton UK 22. Redfest Redhill UK 24. Hard Rock Calling London UK 23. I’ll Be Your Mirror London UK 25. Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel Belgium 23. High Voltage Festival London UK 26. Rock a Field Roeser Luxembourg 28. Pennenzakkenrock Mol Belgium * Source: UK Music report Destination: Music 30. Rock Werchter Werchter Belgium ** Source: BDV (German promoter’s association)

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The Artist Speaks! Allan McGowan [email protected]

VIP-News always attempts to present a in their own countries and abroad as The Great Escape in Brighton, and wide spread of views, experience and they strive to become noticed in this then I ran into them again in Inver- opinions in it’s reporting on the live incredibly competitive and over sub- ness at goNorth. I was interested in music industry, but perhaps the least scribed music business. what was the motivation and what heard voice in this and other business was involved in travelling around the to business publications is that of the We will attempt to address this from world to play small-scale venues in most central figure – the artist. In par- time to time by offering a forum to the UK. I asked the band for some in- ticular we feel that it is interesting to artists from various territories to tell formation of how their career stands hear from artists that are in the early their stories in their own words. at the moment and for their take on stages of building their careers, what the experiences of this trip. I’m grate- are their views of their interaction with I became aware of the Australian act, ful for the informative and interest- our industry as they take to the stage All Mankind when they appeared at ing responses which follow:

All Mankind – Halfway Around the World and Back

Rich Beeston – (vocals/piano) gives us some A number of tracks from the EPs also fea- ing early spins on tastemaker radio and background on the band: tured in prime time Australian & US tel- tv stations on three continents including evision shows. “Open Your Eyes” was fea- Australia (ABC, Channel V, MTV, RAGE, All Mankind is from a small town called tured as the theme song in the TV promo Nova, 2Dayfm, FOX, B105, SAFM, 929 Perth, Eastwood in Sydney, Australia. The band for Emmy Award-winning ABC TV show MMM), USA (KROQ L.A., KNRK Portland consists of 2 brothers, Rich Beeston & Dave “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.” In addi- OR, KTCL Denver, WCNR Charlottesville Beeston, together with childhood friends tion, their tune “Hollywood Tonight” has VA, plus CHMA, KCRW, KFMA, KPNT, KTCV, Gavin Perkins & Dorny. The band was been heard regularly on MTV’s “The Hills.” WEQX, WNRN, WXPN), Europe (Absolute formed in 2008. Since forming, the band The band’s song “Can you hear me” was Radio, MotorFM, Flux FM, Delta Radio Ger- have gained a loyal fan base in Australia, also featured in number 1 Australian show many), as well as stations in South America but have had an international outlook ‘Winners and Losers’. and Asia. from the very beginning. The band put together 2 EPs between 2009-2010. Songs The band have recently completed their With attention from video games giant EA from the EPs found their way onto radio debut album, ‘Simple Desire’. The first sin- Sports, ‘Break The Spell’ will soon be fea- stations across the globe (Indie 103.1FM gle from the new album, ‘Break the Spell’, tured in a top-selling game being released Los Angeles, WRXP New York, MotorFM has recently been released independently later in the year. Germany, KNRK-FM Portland, OR, ABC Ra- in the US, UK & Australia. Initially intended dio Australia) while also gaining fans such as a soft, promotion-only release, the sin- Some comments from around the world as Mike Walsh, Music Director Xfm (UK). gle has had unexpected success captur- include:

Australian radio personality (and former Xfm UK DJ) Byron Cooke from Australia’s Auster- eo (MMM, 2DAYFM): “Meet Sydney four-piece All Mankind. I’ve just been played five tracks from the band’s forthcoming debut album. These guys are legit. They mean what they sing. The songs are huge and the album is deep with radio singles. Expect them everywhere, sooner than you think!”

US-based blogger Arjanwrites says, “With ‘Break the Spell,’ this Sydney quartet delivers a grand, emotive sound that easily matches All Mankind

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the atmospheric qualities of Keane and the are used to, but that is exactly how we had propulsive, arena-sized anthems of Cold- to start in Australia as well. We were re- play.” ally keen to just get on the road, play to as many people as possible, and see if the UK England’s Record of the Day states, “All Man- crowds liked our music. We saw the tour as kind has the sound of being Australia’s next a sort of test - if the reaction from crowds biggest export.” was positive, then we knew the UK would be a good place for us to focus our attention longer term. Comments on our trip; We were booked into 3 festivals - the Including: our experiences touring, and Great Escape in Brighton, Liverpool Sound observations as a young band looking to City, and Go North in Inverness, Scotland. expand our international fan base (cover- Alongside these were smaller club shows ing coping with a long journey, differences in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and from Australia, overall impressions of start lots of other places. We also had a small up level touring, has it been worthwhile, side trip to Berlin, to see how the German successes to report, looking forward to crowds responded to us. coming back). One of the important things in the band is Some of the venues we played were ac- Rich, Dave, and Gav all have UK passports, that we knew each other as friends before tually pretty impressive. The sound guys, with parents who were born in the UK. we became a band. So, when we began the and the level of gear at a 250 capacity From early on, the band saw the UK as a long slog of travelling around, and staying venue like the 02 Academy 3 in Birming- key place to get to. All Mankind’s sound is in no-star hotels, it was pretty smooth sail- ham, or another smaller room like the strongly influenced by a large amount of ing amongst the four of us. Classic Grand in Glasgow really blew us UK bands. away. There were a number of these kinds The reaction from crowds in the UK has of venues, where the quality of production In early 2011, songs from our upcoming been a little different to Australia. I think was far superior than we would have ex- album ‘simple desire’ were shown to a that because the UK has such a long, rich, pected for such small venues. It really was booking agent in the UK. The booking musical heritage, people are really well a great pleasure to play in these venues. agent, Ben Hylands from IAA Touring, im- educated in pop and rock music history, mediately contacted our management, and they have a really great appreciation One of the shows was at a tiny little room, and suggested setting up the band’s first of songwriting and live shows. They can be which probably couldn’t hold more than UK tour, with a view to more tours in the more critical if you get it wrong, but if you 50 people. The sound desk & cabling was future if things went well. get it right, they are really nice at letting not exactly perfect. At first we lost sound you know you’ve done a good job. They’ll from the keyboard, then the bass amp went also come up and talk about things like down. Next the vocals disappeared, and fi- »We were really keen to just songwriting, and discuss vintage guitars nally the acoustic guitar went silent. All of get on the road, play to as and amps, and at times it felt like everyone this happened very quickly, and could have many people as possible, in the UK owned a guitar, because people caused a complete meltdown. Dave (drums) and see if the UK crowds just knew so much about music and instru- and Dorny (lead guitar) were the only ones liked our music« ments. unaffected, so they just kept riffing, and - Rich Beeston while they kept the audience entertained During an overnight stay in London, our on their own, the sound guy switched out tour van was broken into. Fortunately for all these cables, and managed to get the We were aware that the first tour was al- us, we had taken all of our guitars and sound back to full strength for us to finish ways going to be smaller shows than we other expensive gear inside for the night, the song, and complete the set. so nothing of much value was taken. The main problem with the break-in was that As part of Liverpool Sound City, we were our GPS was stolen. The GPS was our best invited to play an acoustic set in the Presi- friend and closest companion on our tour, dential Suite of the Hilton Hotel, along- because otherwise we were getting com- side a couple of other Australian acts, pletely lost amongst all the numbered Cloud Control & Seekae. When I was a kid roads and one-way streets. So we went learning piano, the teacher would often straight out that morning and bought a set aside a Saturday morning, where all brand new GPS, otherwise the rest of the the kids and their parents came to the tour would have been a nightmare. teacher’s house. The kids had to play a All Mankind

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song or 2 each, in front of all these peo- - Loads of new fans, who are keen to help a place I’d never heard of before we had ple. This gig was a little like that, but with promote the band on return tours. been booked to play there, was just beau- amazing views over Albert Dock and the - Getting heard by a major European pro- tiful. It was small but had a lot of character. water. We had a lot of fun playing that moter when we played in Brighton. They With the river running right through and show in the end, as the crowd really got are now booking us for a European tour all the great buildings and restaurant and into it. Fortunately my fears of screwing in a few months time. pubs everywhere, the place was buzzing. I up the song mid-way and having to start - Some great reviews of the single and re- found myself thinking this could be a great again (like I did sometimes at piano recit- views of shows in the UK press & online. area to raise a family and trust me, that’s als), were unfounded. the first time I’ve ever thought that! I can We are really pleased with how well the UK honestly say that of all the places that we tour has gone. We were expecting much played on our tour and all of the towns we Some of the outcomes from the less than what we got, and were really have seen, Inverness is personally in my tour: blown away by how positive the audienc- top 5. I loved it. Go North was a great festi- es were at each show. We plan to return val too. There was a real vibe about it that I - Having about 50 pieces of press, featur- to the UK to tour a number of times in the enjoyed. The fact that it is a smaller confer- ing the band in lots of regional press next 12 months, and really build up our ence in a small but beautiful town led to across the UK. fan base, and our live touring experience a really relaxed atmosphere that seemed - Getting the attention of a major UK pro- across the UK & Europe. to really put good focus on the music. Our moter, who is now working with us on a show at Hootenanny’s was one of the high- return tour. Dave Beeston - (drums/backing vocals) lights of the tour. The venue was fantastic, - Making the playlist on England’s largest the audience was really great and enthu- national commercial radio station, Abso- The Go North festival, I found, I was totally siastic and it all came together to make a lute Radio, as well as on Q radio. refreshing. Firstly being set in Inverness, really great show. I can’t say enough about

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how much I loved our time at Go North Another thing that has struck me about from London to Brighton right up to In- and Inverness. the UK and how they like their bands is verness and stayed in the same hostel we that people want bands to be cool. It al- stayed in and eaten at the same roadside Observations of a young band looking to most seems like they look at bands and diners. expand their international fan base and of their image and decide if it’s cool and then course their experience. they listen to the music. In my mind it’s always just been “do I like this song/album »It was exciting to play at so Our tour of the UK in May - April was hard or not?” So it’s been a bit of an adjust- many venues where so many work but definitely a worthwhile trip. As a ment personally. What I do think people great bands started playing band from Australia with no real presence respond to is authenticity. We were able and visit town’s were great in the UK it was daunting to be going out to bring this to everything we did in the musicians grew up« to venues all over England and Scotland UK and people responded well and I think - Dorny and playing to people who have never in the long term being authentic is what heard of you and in some instances didn’t will keep people engaged. On the whole at all care that you were there - though the tour was great! We all had a good time Thinking about how they dealt with all we find this a good challenge to rise to. and all though some shows were downers, these situations from the high’s of having At every show we had the mindset to play the majority were fantastic and we can’t people come up saying we were one of the the best we could, to put as much energy wait to head back to the UK in August and best things they had seen in a long time into our set as we could and win people do it all again. Hopefully this time we will and sound guy’s saying mixing us was a over. It felt like we were constantly able have more friends coming to more of the pleasure to the lows of the van being bro- to do this everywhere we went and I am shows! ken into and our crap being stolen, night proud of the fact we were on our game after night of sharing beds and having for every show. Dorny (guitar) to make sandwiches for dinner cause we can’t afford to eat at Weatherspoons. As we went from venue to venue I was It was exciting to play at so many venues struck between the difference of Austral- where so many great bands started play- I can honestly say I wouldn’t change a ian venues and UK venues. So many of the ing and visit town’s were great musicians thing from this tour and feel so lucky to venues in the UK are put together with the grew up. We come from a small town in get the chance to go to country with such intention of being a live music venue. This Sydney know for producing the Granny a rich musical history and future to play might sound obvious but most of the plac- Smith apple but not for great music! songs that we created together in an old es we have played in Australia are pubs church in the suburbs of Sydney. first and then someone has thought “let’s Visiting Birmingham thinking about a put a PA in the corner and get bands to young Ozzy Osborne roaming the streets VIP-News will keep you informed on All play so we can sell more beer”. A lot of the seeing the things he would have seen Mankind’s future progress in the UK and time this does not lead to vibrant, exciting and what influenced him. Playing the Europe, and we wish the band all the best! places to play. Most of the places in the UK Bull’n’Gate and Dublin Castle and thinking felt like the thought was “lets set up a great about all the great bands that have played As a follow up to this it could be good to venue for bands to play and also put a bar there and would have loaded in the same find a UK or European act going to Aus- in the corner”. A total reversal of thinking way we did and taken a wizz in the same tralia and we’ll get their comments. Let us and it was really exciting to see places like toilets with the same smell! Bands would know if you’re working with a band with this; I wish we had more in Australia. have driven the same routes we drove such a tour in the planning.

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Music In Business News Shares Manfred Tari [email protected]

IPO for Music Festivals PLC Update on ETEP Peter Smidt: What has changed is at AIM that we are now able to add more fes- The news that the European Commis- tivals. We have a long waiting list of £ 6.5 million is the assumed mar- sion has agreed to support ETEP with a events and so, in the coming years, we ket capitalization for the IPO (Ini- funding of 2.7 million Euro for the next can slowly add more until we reach a tial Public Offering) of the Music three years for the European Talent Ex- hundred participating festivals. That Festivals PLC on the Alternative In- change Program (ETEP) can be consid- is basically the most important thing vestment Market (AIM) at London ered quite a coup. Popular music and that has changed. We can enlarge the Stock Exchange (LSE). For industry the European Commission are definite- programme and we have of course veteran Vince Power it is his come ly two very different things. The forms also raised the contributions to the fes- back as CEO of a stock market listed necessary to apply for funding at the tivals. In this way of course we expect company that will be listed on LSE European Commission already requires to have a lot more acts benefiting from on June 28. massive efforts and a very great under- the program. standing of bureaucratic demands. While the official website supposed But I think that most people in the to be www.musicfestivalsplc.co.uk Since its launch in 2003 ETEP has de- Rock ‘n’ Roll-Business don’t realize the is so far not accessible, the business livered a very valuable contribution number of paperwork and adminis- prospect displayed at the stock ex- towards the European ideal. While the tration and controls involved when change website says that the com- program received financial support you receive a European grant. This de- pany intents to acquire five compa- from the European Commission in its mands particular care and understand- nies “which own and operate music beginning, when the first funding peri- ing because it is taxpayers money, so festivals”. od expired it became clear how difficult the commission wants to be sure that the European Commission is to deal there is nothing remiss happening with The festival portfolio consists of with as regards popular music. So far the handling of the money – but there’s Festival Internacional de Benicas- the commission only have one project a lot of paperwork and a lot of rules. Es- sim in Spain, the Hop Farm Music that is dedicated to popular music; the pecially all the rules in the application Festival in Kent and the Feis Festival European Borders Breaker Award, orig- make it more time consuming. in Finsbury Park. Two more festivals, inally invented by the music journalist both located in the South East of the Emmanuel Legrand and the European VIP-News: Can you please explain the UK will be added to the company Music Office in Brussels, is now run by settings and conditions for Cetep? list, one of which will be dedicated the European Commission and is pre- to classical music the other one to sented at Eurosonic Noorderslag, the Smidt: Cetep is basically a programme popular music. artistic gateway for ETEP. in which we would like to create better connections between Central-Eastern- The first emission price will be 65 VIP-News spoke to Peter Smidt, head Europe and Western-Europe. So, one pence, another £3.5 million should of project at ETEP and the spin-doc- of the things is that we have added a be raised through the issuing of tor who helped to navigate the latest number of festivals from the Central convertible loans bringing 8 per- developments that accompany new Eastern region and we are working to- cent. financial backing of ETEP through the gether with these festivals to have a cir- bureaucratic labyrinth of Brussels. culation of repertoire from this region,

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both within the region and eventu- of the acts began to have some suc- ally coming to Eurosonic. We feel cess, then I think it’s time to involve that if you look at the ETEP results, governments and copyright-collec- artist avails ›› there are not enough acts coming tion societies in this area and say, from this region represented in the hey, this is what is happening, this is results and we want to boost that. what we are doing, it might be some Dub Syndicate Together with our partners Sziget advantage in you joining and help- (feat. Adrian Sherwood and Style Scott) Territory: Europe Festival and Exit Festival we devel- ing. But it’s too short now, you know, Period: November - December 2011 oped a programme where we feel, we can only do that in two years time Agency: Paperclip Agency and we will have to see it in the com- or something like that. Agent: Rob Berends ing years, that we are able to help Phone: +31 24 323 9322 E-mail: [email protected] acts from the Central Eastern market VIP-News: Until now it’s the case Homepage: www.paperclip-agency.com to cross borders, like I said, both in that the live music industry is not the region itself and beyond to the organized like CESAC for copyright Firehouse western part of Europe. collection societies or the IFPI in the Territory: Europe Period: 1/5/2012 - 31/5/2012 recording-industry and there is no Agency: ARM Entertainment VIP-News: What happens to the po- joint European body that looks af- Agent: Dana Strutz litical impact of ETEP, does it change ter the political interest of the live Phone: +1 651 483 8754 E-mail: [email protected] your work a lot, does it mean you music industry. Could you imagine Homepage: www.firehousemusic.com have to go to Brussels more often? that ETEP could be a helpful tool in And is the perception of ETEP in Brus- helping to develop such an organi- Ghetonia sels a different one than before? sation? Territory: Worldwide Period: Generally available Agency: Maffucci Music Smidt: I can’t say that at this moment Smidt: Well, ETEP reflects just a very Agent: Canio Rosario Maffucci because we are currently working to small part of the live music-business. Phone: +39 339 485 8107 E-mail: [email protected] establish some of the new items, so I All the venues in the world putting Homepage: www.italianworldmusic.com cannot judge that yet. on shows everyday, arenas putting on shows everyday, all the festivals Hairball VIP-News: What about other music- – it’s such a large market and ETEP Territory: Europe Period: 01/06/2011 - 31/12/2011 industry partners, such as music is a very small item in this very large Agency: ARM Entertainment publishers or the record-companies. sector. So no, to be honest, I don’t Agent: Dana Strutz Do they ever approach you to say think so. Phone: +1 651 483 8754 that they are pleased with the results E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.hairballonline.com of ETEP? The current ETEP Top Twenty Wu-Tang Clan Smidt: Hmm…actually no! Well, if Artist/County/ No. of bookings Territory: Europe Period: June/July I were a record-company, I would Anna Calvi (GB) 12 Agency: Paperclip Agency stay very close to the results of ETEP James Blake (GB) 11 (in cooperation with Eva Ries Inc.) because basically the ETEP-program Crystal Fighters (ES) 10 Agent: Rob Berends does a lot of the things that usually Selah Sue (BE) 7 Phone: +31 24 323 9322 E-mail: [email protected] a record-company would undertake. Agnes Obel (DK) 6 Homepage: www.paperclip-agency.com And I’m surprised that no record- White Lies (GB) 6 companies are working on this. The Joy Formidable (GB) 5 Groove Armada Territory: Europe / Worldwide Cocoon (FR) 4 Period: Worldwide 2011 VIP-News: Do you think that may James Vincent McMorrow (IE) 4 Agency: WME - William Morris Endeavor change in the future? Junip (SE) 4 Entertainment Kvellertak (NO) 4 Agent: Steve Hogan E-mail: [email protected] Smidt: I have no clue. One more Moss (NL) 4 Homepage: www.groovearmada.com thing, that is interesting, we’re Pulled Apart by Horses GB 4 guarded as regards the political im- Stromae (BE) 4 pact but its too early in time to tell Adept (SE) 3 More Artist avails on: right now. But what I hope is that in Dry The River (GB) 3 www.vip-booking.com Central Eastern-Europe, because of Francis International Airport (AT) 3 the fact that ETEP is running with the Mount Kimbie (GB) 3 Post your Artist avails on: festivals at the moment when some Retro Stefson (IS) 3 www.vip-booking.com

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North Sea Jazz and Buma Cultuur co-operate for the promotion of Dutch jazz

Today, North Sea Jazz and Buma Cultuur announced their coop- Guide to Dutch Jazz eration to promote jazz music from the Netherlands. By joining By using a special guide, both parties hope that they make shows forces, both parties hope the give Dutch jazz artists an extra boost of the Dutch artists stand out in between the immense program during Jazz Day and North Sea Jazz. ‘Your Guide To Dutch Jazz at of North Sea Jazz. By spreading Your Guide To Dutch Jazz at North North Sea’ symbolizes the co-operation. Sea among the international professionals and media during North Sea Jazz, taking place 8 – 10 July, the artists will get extra Buma Cultuur, promoter of Dutch music copyright in the Nether- attention. lands and abroad, kicks off two weeks of jazz in Rotterdam with their fifth edition of the Jazz Day. The event, taking place on Friday Should you require further information please contact: June 24, consists of a conference and a festival program. The latter [email protected] / +31 (0) 35 672 74 00 program, consisting of 24 showcases by Dutch jazz artists, is part of North Sea Round Town. “ By also working together with North Should you require further information about North Sea Jazz Sea Jazz, Buma Cultuur hopes to expand its reach even further please contact: and to bring jazz from the Netherlands to the attention of inter- Junior van der Stel / [email protected] / +31 (0)15 212 19 80 national professionals and visitors.”, according Ikaros van Duppen, manager jazz music at Buma Cultuur.

Jan Willem Luyken, director North Sea Jazz, is also happy with the cooperation. “Together with Buma Cultuur we are going to bring Dutch Jazz under the attention of our visitors and the international music industry, who will be present at North Sea Jazz in large numbers. Next to this, Jazz Day moving to Rotterdam is of great value for North Sea Round Town and our festival. We can’t wish for a better start of the jazz season.”

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Monthly featured Artist ››

MARY BLACK

Origin: Ireland Agency: Sport Star Management Style: - Name: Carsten Hilding Larsen Tour period: October 2011 Email: [email protected] Territory: Europe Phone: +45 4071 7722

We are planing dates for Mary in October 2011, please let us know your level of interest for Mary.

For the last quarter-century, singer Mary Black has been a domi- nant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages, tv shows and recording studios with some of the most revered performers of her time. She has also played a front- line role in bringing Irish music, past and present, to an increasingly appreciative and ever-growing global audience. The San Francisco Chronicle has described her as “One of the best inter- pretative singers around”.

At a time when less adventurous performers preferred to stick exclusively to the well-worn ballads from Ireland’s rich music Mary Black heritage and the more obvious hits from contemporary writers, Mary explored the best work available from new composers and mined the rich seams they offered. That commitment to fresh material, combined with her unique interpretations of the songs she chooses, saw her release numerous albums that achieved platinum sales status and spawned countless hits. Indeed, one of Mary’s albums - No Frontiers- spent more than a year in the Irish Top 30!

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Christopher Entertainment

Christopher Entertainment is a Danish owned management, promotor and booking agency, established in 1986.

Christopher Entertainment has over the years presented some of the world’s finest artists such as: Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Santana, Boyzone, The Corrs etc. The Jelling Musicfestival etc. Christopher Entertainment is man- As a booking agency Christopher Entertainment has delivered agement for mostly Danish artists: Stig Rossen, Gudrun, Jacob An- artists to major festivals such as: The Roskilde Festival, The Midt- dersen etc and we represent Andrew Strong and Barrage in Scan- fyns Festival, The Langeland Festival, The Skanderborg Festival, dinavia. For more info please see www.christopher.dk

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