Money Talks and Music Walks?
Presented by:
ESNS
FRI
16 Jan -
13:30 -
14:30 -
Oosterpoort - Kelder
Legal & law,
Politics & Policy,
Festivals & Venues,
Finance & funding
English spoken
Private equity firms, corporate takeovers, and big investment groups are increasingly shaping the future of live music. We’ve all heard the stories: artists refusing to play at certain festivals, the unease surrounding companies like KKR, and the growing influence of large ownership structures across the scene.
This isn’t just about a few deals or acquisitions, it’s part of a much bigger shift: the corporatization of the music sector.
So how does it all actually work? Who’s pulling the strings, and what happens behind the scenes on a daily basis? How do festivals navigate this new reality where creativity meets capital and what might the future look like when financial power and cultural values become ever more intertwined?
This isn’t just about a few deals or acquisitions, it’s part of a much bigger shift: the corporatization of the music sector.
So how does it all actually work? Who’s pulling the strings, and what happens behind the scenes on a daily basis? How do festivals navigate this new reality where creativity meets capital and what might the future look like when financial power and cultural values become ever more intertwined?
