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Q’s With A Pollstar Live! Panelist: John Reid, President Live Nation Europe-Concerts
– John Reid
President of Live Nation Europe-Concerts
Europe is a patchwork of different economies, cultures and politics, which of course affect tour deals across the continent. Exactly how is going to be addressed in the Pollstar Live! 2019 panel TOUR DEALS: How Best to Navigate Fluctuating Economies, Political Minefields & Diverse Cultures.
In our next edition of “Q’s With A Pollstar Live! Panelist,” we ask John Reid, president Live Nation Europe-Concerts, what he expects from the upcoming discussion with other international industry heavyweights.
What are you most looking forward to about your panel, TOUR DEALS: How Best to Navigate Fluctuating Economies, Political Minefields & Diverse Cultures?
Navigating the political minefield. Not the panel subject matter, the panel members David Zedeck [UTA] and Tony Goldring [WME].
Which industry development has impacted this business the most in recent times?
The fantastic growth in demand across all demographics for live music.
What aspect are you most looking forward to at this year’s Pollstar Live! Conference and why?
The OVG dinner – a great collection of characters and wonderful stories last year, looking forward to this one.
What recent accomplishment are you most proud of?
Being part of a great Live Nation team and those record results of the last few years. A team that has won together.
What was the live show or shows that most changed your life and why?
U2 at Dandelion Market in Dublin 1979 as a schoolboy witnessing the start of something different and huge.