Germany Focus 2025 Index Page
The general theme in the European live business – and Germany’s no exception – is that it’s mixed: There’s lots of room for growth, as well as tons of content and talent performing very well; and there’s also some stagnation in certain business segments, especially the small- to medium-sized shows, and in some areas of the festival business.
Find out from Germany’s most experienced live entertainment professionals where there are still opportunities for business in Germany, and why the country is still the most important node on the European continent for any international tour coming through.
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Interviews:
CTS Eventim is one of the main players in Europe, certainly the number one in ticketing, as the company regularly points out in its earnings statements. Its half-year results, by the group’s own admission, show that “while momentum in the global market was muted overall, CTS Eventim was able to further consolidate its position and grow profitably.”
For our annual Germany Focus, Pollstar reached out to Frithjof Pils, managing director of Eventim Live & SVP international growth, CTS Eventim, to get his assessment of the state of play in the market where it all began for the group.
‘The Second Half Of The Year Will Be Crazy’: Q’s With Andreas Kroll, CEO, in.Stuttgart
For Pollstar‘s annual Germany Focus, we speak with Andreas Kroll, CEO of in.Stuttgart, operator of the city’s Schleyerhalle and Porsche-Arena. Kroll breaks down the current state of business at both buildings, and names the three most important questions for any venue operator in 2025.
‘This Year’s Highlights Are Quite Diverse’: Q’s With Detlef Kornett, CEO, DEAG
DEAG recently published its 2025 half-year earnings, showing a successful group performance. In this interview, group CEO Detleff Kornett breaks down the reasons for the company’s continued growth, and also touches on trends and opportunities going forward.
FKP Scorpio is one of the main players in Europe, and particularly in Germany, where the company’s headquarters are based. Company founder and CEO Folkert Koopmans is one of the most experienced event professionals on the continent, his insights into the German live entertainment market invaluable.
For Pollstar‘s annual Germany Focus, we tried to get his take on all things that matter: FKP Scorpio’s 2025 calendar of shows, business opportunities as well as challenges, and trends that may shape this industry going forward.
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