Archive for November, 2008

Radiohead manager to keynote at Midem

Brian Message, who co-manages Radiohead, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2009 MIDEM in Cannes, Jan. 18 to 21. Message, who also represents singer songwriter Kate Nash and dance act Faithless, is a steering committee member of the recently formed Featured Artist Coalition. He will be addressing the second international manager summit about new [...]

Midem, people November 23, 2008 10:47 pm 0 Comments

Caan on Cannes

British mogul James Caan is know for his appearances on the investment show “The Dragon’s Den”. He is notably a large-scale (and successful) property investor. He also happens to have a holiday property in Cannes. In an article for Britain’s “The Telegraph”, he offers his seven golden rules of property investment. His comments on Cannes [...]

Uncategorized November 21, 2008 10:43 pm 0 Comments

Hotel Martinez offers birthday rates (after Midem)

In 1929, Emmanuel Martinez built the seafront hotel that bears his name on the Croisette in Cannes. 80 years later, “la belle dame” is directed by Richard Schilling and has become a highly respected establishment in the world of international luxury hotels. It’s also one of the key meeting points after hours for the trade [...]

accommodation, hotels November 15, 2008 10:40 pm 0 Comments

The Russians are coming! (part 2)

This year’s Midem will also showcase the Russian industry, with special panel sessions and performances. Russian industry execs “are now in a position where they really want to explain what the Russian market is how and how to do business with them,” says MIDEM director Dominique Leguern, adding that the programme “will give some really [...]

Midem November 9, 2008 10:38 pm 0 Comments