Who Owns What? Mapping Dominant Ownership in the European Music Sector
Who is really behind Europe’s live music stages?
Presented by:
Live DMA
THU
15 Jan -
10:30 -
11:30 -
Oosterpoort - Marathonzaal
Labels & publishers,
Politics & Policy,
Festivals & Venues
English spoken
A diverse landscape of festivals and venues has long been central to European culture, but this diversity is increasingly challenged by accelerating mergers and acquisitions.
This panel will present recent findings on ownership structures in the live music sector and put them in conversation with trends in recorded music, examining what these developments mean for artists, audiences and independent operators.
Beyond a simple snapshot, the discussion will focus on responses: how can Europe ensure long-term oversight of market dynamics, prevent monopolistic practices and safeguard cultural diversity?
This panel will present recent findings on ownership structures in the live music sector and put them in conversation with trends in recorded music, examining what these developments mean for artists, audiences and independent operators.
Beyond a simple snapshot, the discussion will focus on responses: how can Europe ensure long-term oversight of market dynamics, prevent monopolistic practices and safeguard cultural diversity?
