AEG Live Middle East Staff Join Done Events
Wednesday 7th July 2010 - AEG Middle East Managing Director Thomas Ovesen and key members of his team will be joining Done Events in a change to AEG's regional strategy.
No longer maintaining a permanent AEG office in the region, AEG will instead associate with Done Events.
The AEG team has produced massive live events in the region with artists like Bon Jovi, Kylie Minogue, Iron Maiden, Backstreet Boys, Keane, Rod Stewart and Spandau Ballet for the past two and a half years. They will transfer to Done Events with Ovesen taking the position as Director of Done Events.
"AEG Live is delighted to be building on its successes to date in the Middle East in a strong new partnership with Done Events," said Rob Hallett, President, International Touring at AEG Live.
"Everyone knows what a force AEG Middle East has been, so it's the perfect outcome for us to associate with AEG Live and to add their team to our existing group of industry professionals. Synergies with other Arab Media Group subsidiaries like Arabian Radio Network (ARN) and ticketing arm "Box Office" will strengthen our offering," said Mohamed AlMulla, CEO of Arab Media Group (AMG).
"The addition of talent management and live concerts to the strong corporate event management portfolio will provide full service event solutions to the market," said Vikas Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Done Events.
"AEG Live touring talent will have access to an excellent events team in the region. Done Events is expanding to include a fully-fledged live concert operation. It makes sense for us to merge our unique expertise in this market, making Done Events the market leader. It is a perfect partnership," says Thomas Ovesen, who first made his name in the Middle East 10 years ago with Mirage Promotions. He recently won several awards including an Outstanding Achievements Award at the Time Out Nightlife Awards.
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About Arab Media Group
Arab Media Group (AMG) is a leading media and entertainment organization in the UAE, with subsidiaries covering radio broadcasting, ticketing, event management and direct marketing.
AMG's Arabian Radio Network operates the main Dubai based radio stations including Virgin Radio 104.4 FM, Dubai 92 FM, Dubai Eye 103.8 FM, Al Arabiya 99 FM, Al Khaleejiya 100.9 FM, City 101.6 FM and Hit 96.7 FM.
AMG also provides ticketing services through www.boxofficeme.com, event management & concert promotion services through Done Events and direct marketing services through Fulcrm Direct.
AMG provides creative, fast and cost-effective media and entertainment solutions throughout the region.
About Done Events
Done Events, a subsidiary of AMG was established in 2005 and has since managed many large scale corporate events in the Region as well as selected concerts and musicals in Dubai.
For more information please contact:
Sawsan Ghanem,
Managing Director
E-mail: sawsan@activepr.biz
Tel: 04-390 0228
Farah Shmeissem
Senior PR Consultant
E-mail: farah@activepr.biz
Tel: 04-360 2440
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