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Pollstar & VenuesNow 2024 Impact International: UK/Euro Hub
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 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