Live Nation is among the major organisations that have joined the new breakaway industry trade group Assoconcerti. Assoconcerti, which will be officially launched in September, has named Bruno Sconocchia as its first president just weeks after the leading Italian promoter failed in his bid to become head of existing group Assomusica’s president. Turin-based promoter Carlo …
Assomusica challenges Italian Government on nominal ticketing
Assomusica president Carlo Parodi has sent proposals to the Italian Government to amend the Opera Foundations Decree, which is currently under examination by the Chamber of Deputies. More specifically, Parodi’s proposal is highlighting difficulties surrounding nominal ticketing, which was introduced a few years ago to combat issues in secondary ticketing. The Association of Organisers and …
Assomusica appeals to Italian Government on VAT split payments
Italy’s Association of Producers and Organisers of Live Music Shows (Assomusica) has called on the Italian Government to spare the live music and entertainment sector from the split payment of VAT scheme, after the European Commission gave the green light for it to be extended. Italy first introduced its split payment plan in 2017, which …
People on the Move: Assomusica, SOLT and more
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Veteran music promoter Carlo Parodi has been elected president of Assomusica, the group that represents Italy’s live music scene. Parodi is the permanent replacement for Vincenzo Spera, who was tragically killed in a vehicle collision earlier this year. Paolo De Biasi had …
Assomusica announces death of president Vincenzo Spera
Italian live music body Assomusica Associates has announced the death of its president, Vincenzo Spera, following a road accident in Genoa. Spera, who was 70, became president of the organisation in 2012 following a long career as one of the country’s leading promoters. The company he founded in 1974, Duemilagrandieventi, has organised hundreds of concerts …
Assomusica and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies sign Memorandum of Understanding
Assomusica, the Italian association of live music show producers and organisers, and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum aims to protect young artists and music fans, raise awareness and aid prevention when it comes to negative aspects of the music scene, such as drug-use. The Minister for Youth …