Welcome to Pollstar’s and VenuesNow’s annual Impact International: UK/Euro edition, which once again celebrates our colleagues across the Atlantic who are making great strides, championing worthy causes, and excelling in their respective line of work.
It’s not been an easy year in Europe, given the increased costs on all fronts, which made life hard for both the fans and the makers of entertainment. So far, evidence of a reluctance to buy tickets is anecdotal. If music fans are saving money, it’s not on live shows. Exceptions confirm the rule.
The real issue is the general cost of touring, which can be felt by the grassroots sector above all else. Up-and-coming acts touring the grassroots circuit are on the road for short periods only, and the venues able to host them are under threat. One needs scale to make it worthwhile in the current economy.
Sustainability, and diversity are other common themes that are currently high on the agenda of this year’s Impact International honorees. And let’s not forget that there’s still a war waging in Eastern Europe, where live events have to be held in close proximity of air raid shelters, in case of an attack.
It’s clear that navigating this business, overcoming its challenges, and reaping its rewards, requires people to operate at the top of their game, whichever role they play in this ecosystem. And that is the thing all of this year’s nominees have in common.
Enjoy the read, be inspired, and join us in congratulating our 2024 Impact International: UK/Euro Honorees!
Pollstar 2024 Impact INTL: UK/Euro Honorees
Charly Beedell-Tuck Head | Agent | Solo Agency | UK
Matt Bates Managing Partner & CEO | Primary Talent International | UK
Doris Dixon Director | Marshall Arts Ltd. | UK
Zac Fox Group Chief Operating Officer | KMJ Entertainment | UK
Mike Greek Co-Head London Music | CAA | UK
Anna Gregorek Sr. Director Music Brand Partnerships & Strategy | UTA | UK
Nick Hobbs Founder & CEO | Charmenko | Istanbul Craig Jennings CEO | Raw Power Management | UK
Simon Jones Senior Vice President | International Touring | AEG PRESENTS | UK
Tamás Kádár CEO | Sziget Cultural Management Ltd. | Hungary
Detlef Kornett Group CEO | DEAG | GERMANY
Marek Lieberberg CEO | Live Nation GSA | Germany
Rose Moon Co-Manager | Personal Assistant to Adele | September Management | UK
Chris Payne Agent | WME | UK
Frithjof Pils Managing Director | Eventim Live SVP International Growth | CTS Eventim | Germany
Neo Sala CEO & Founder | Doctor Music | Spain
Adele Slater Senior Vice President | Wasserman Music | UK
Rob Trommelen Head Promoter | Mojo Concerts | Netherlands
Vlad Yaremchuk Programming Director | Atlas Festival Partnership Manager | UAME | Music Saves Ukraine | Ukraine
Clemente Zard & Andrea Ritrovato Managing Director & General Manager | Vivo Concerti | Italy
VenuesNow 2024 Impact INTL: UK/Euro Honorees
Ray Winkler CEO & Design Director | Stufish | UK
Rebecca Kane Burton Executive Vice President Of Venue Management | OVG International
Anna Sjölund European Programming Director | ASM Global
Paul English Production Manager | Adele
Peter Taylor and Daniel Cuffe Co-Founders, Cuffe & Taylor | Live Nation
Alison Tickell Founder and Director | Julie’s Bicycle
John Drury VP and General Manager | OVO Arena Wembley | ASM Global
Guy Dunstan General Manager & Senior Vice President | Co-op Live
Philipp Musshafen CEO | Hallenstadion Zurich
Steve Sayer Senior Vice President & General Manager | The O2
