Live Nation heads east: buys stake in Dubai promoter
Ticket News, CT
February 18, 2008
Seeking to further expand its international presence, Live Nation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65 percent controlling interest in Mirage Promotions, a leading promoter based in Dubai. Mirage annually stages a wide range of concerts, shows and events in Dubai and other cities in the region, including such international acts as Pink, Aerosmith and Shakira. Mirage also secures acts for corporate clients in the region with recent bookings including Diana Ross, Bryan Adams, Kenny Rogers, Sarah Connor and the Gypsy Kings. They also promoted a sold-out Santana show at Festival City in Dubai on Feb. 15......
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February 18, 2008
Seeking to further expand its international presence, Live Nation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65 percent controlling interest in Mirage Promotions, a leading promoter based in Dubai. Mirage annually stages a wide range of concerts, shows and events in Dubai and other cities in the region, including such international acts as Pink, Aerosmith and Shakira. Mirage also secures acts for corporate clients in the region with recent bookings including Diana Ross, Bryan Adams, Kenny Rogers, Sarah Connor and the Gypsy Kings. They also promoted a sold-out Santana show at Festival City in Dubai on Feb. 15......
Complete article: (here).