Live entertainment company Live Nation is launching its ‘Ones to Watch’ global artist discovery platform in Singapore. The initiative has already been implemented across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region including Australia, New Zealand, China and most recently, Hong Kong. The new Ones to Watch Singapore program will help to showcase the talent of Southeast Asian emerging …
Live Nation acquires Tero’s concerts and entertainment division
Entertainment company Live Nation has acquired the concerts and entertainment division of Thailand-based Tero. The acquisition showcases Live Nation’s intentions of expanding within Thailand, and also builds upon the joint venture between Live Nation and Tero C&E – Live Nation Tero – which launched in 2015. The company promotes international concerts and festivals by Western …
People on the move: ASM Global, Goldenvoice and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… ASM Global has announced that Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) general manager Bob O’Keefe will combine his new position as chief executive of BCEC with the role of chief operating officer – venue operations for ASM Global (APAC). Kym Guesdon, who …
APAC region key player in market growth
A report has revealed how 32% of the live music industry’s growth over the next three years will originate in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Technavio, a market research company based in London, released a report that details how the live music market is set to grow by $2.83bn (£2.16bn/€2.58bn) by 2025, noting that Japan, Australia …
ASM Global opens regional headquarters in Singapore
Venue management company ASM Global has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by opening a new headquarters in Singapore. ASM Global Singapore will have a joint leadership team comprising two long-term industry specialists: executive vice-president of operations Paul Sergeant and newly appointed executive vice-president of venue development Ed Sanderson. Sergeant has been with ASM …
Expansion boost for Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Asia Pacific division of venue management company ASM Global has reportedly advocated for the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia to be doubled in size. The plans also outline the addition of a 12,000-seat indoor arena and a 2,000-seat ballroom. The proposal has been put forward by Harvey Lister, APAC chairman and …