Live Nation grows East

Live Nation has announced a new joint venture with Singapore-based Lushington Entertainments that will promote concerts in both Singapore and Hong Kong. Live Nation has operated in the region since 2006 and has been looking to further expand its Asian operations. Confirming the new deal, Live Nation chief Michael Rapino told CMU Daily: "Live Nation continues to enhance and expand our global footprint. Our new joint venture with Lushington will increase our presence in Asia and enable us to bring more live entertainment to more fans in Hong Kong, Singapore and throughout the region". Michael Roche, MD of Lushington Entertainment, added: "After 23 years of promoting in the region, we found a great partner in Live Nation. We share a common vision and work style centred on hard work, integrity and dedication to bring the very best international and emerging stars to Hong Kong and Singapore".