FKP Scorpio Belgium Appoints Gideon Karting As Head Promoter

FKP Scorpio Belgium announce the appointment of Gideon Karting as its new head promoter, responsible for developing and executing concerts and festivals for FKP Scorpio in Belgium.

Karting joins FKP Scorpio with more than two decades of experience in the music industry. He previously worked as a booker at renowned Dutch concert promoter MOJO Concerts, where he was responsible for booking major international artists including Lady Gaga, Adele, Charli XCX, Direction, Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, and many others.

He also spent several years as a programmer for some of the Netherlands’ biggest festivals, such as Lowlands, North Sea Jazz, and Pinkpop. In recent years, Karting worked as a manager at Outliner Management, and authored the book “Werk Nooit Met Je Idolen” (“Never Work with Your Idols”), offering insights into the music industry.

FKP Scorpio’s Belgian office, established in 2020, organizes the Live is Live Festival in Antwerp, and has promoted major shows by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Sugababes, Bullet for My Valentine, Wilco, James Blunt, Snoop Dogg, Eros Ramazzotti, and more in the country.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Gideon join our team,” said Jan Digneffe, managing director of FKP Scorpio Belgium, adding, “Gideon and I have known each other for many years, and his passion for live music, along with his proven track record, make him the ideal person to lead our team of bookers and promoters, and to continue driving our growth in Belgium.”

Karting commented, “I’m really excited to start working with Jan and his team in such a wonderful country. It feels like ‘Back to the Future’ — the perfect challenge in a rapidly changing yet familiar industry.”

Folkert Koopmans added, “Gideon brings an exceptional mix of experience, strategic thinking, and a deep passion for live music. His extensive expertise in booking and festival programming will be a huge asset to our team in Antwerp, which has done excellent work since the establishment of FKP Belgium five years ago. We are excited to work alongside Gideon to set new standards and further strengthen our commitment to the Belgian music scene.”

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