Live Nation's ticketing business Ticketmaster has announced the appointment of a new MD for the UK, Simon Presswell, who previously worked for both BSkyB and the Universal Television and theme park companies. He replaces Chris Edmonds who, as previously reported, was recently promoted to the globally focused role of VP of International Strategic Partnerships. And seismic movements are occurring elsewhere at Ticketmaster, with the news that President Nathan Hubbard is on his way out. The ticketing giants top man in the North American market, Jared Smith, will take over the role, according to the Wall Street Journal. And Live Nation's share price, which had hit a 52 week high, had a wobble following the news that CEO Michael Rapino had sold over a third of his shares in the company, which would have netted him in the region of $11.7 million. Rapino said the move was for 'estate planning purposes'.
HMV has announced the appointment of Dan Truscott, formerly of Barclaycard and GE Money, to lead the relaunch of the flagging retailer's loyalty scheme Pure.
Universal Music yesterday announced the appointment of former Roadrunner President Jonas Nachsin to the role of General Manger Worldwide for Spinefarm Records, the originally Finnish metal label that has been part of the mega-major since 2002.
London-based live music firm MAMA & Company has parted company with CEO Dean James, seemingly pushed out by backer Lloyds Development Capital. It's thought the company's Chairman, Richard Thompson, also boss of sports-focused talent agency M&C Saatchi Merlin, is taking an executive management role in the interim while a new management structure is put in place.
Classical composer Errollyn Wallen has joined the roster of artist management company, The Music Management.
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