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Live Nation announces its acquisition of TERO Concerts and Entertainment division, expanding its growth in Thailand. This acquisition builds further upon joint ventures between the two that launched in 2015.
Live Nation Tero was created in 2015 to promote international shows and festivals by Western artists and bring regional acts to Thailand. With the new acquisition of the Thailand-based TERO Concerts and Entertainment (C&E) division, Live Nation Tero cements itself as a powerhouse ready to cover an extensive roster of international and domestic talent.
Established in 1998, TERO C&E leads domestic touring, exhibitions, family entertainment, artist management, and musicals within Thailand. The company has well-established family entertainment activity in its diversified regional content, headed by a solid twenty-plus-year partnership with the Disney on Ice franchise.
Revenue from domestic artist shows across Thailand is estimated to snowball between 2022 and 2025. This deal brings a respected domestic promoter to a critical Asian market, expanding Live Nation’s regional reach. Additionally, it deepens Live Nation’s strategy to offer new event opportunities to brand partners in the area, including Marriot Hotels, Mercedes, Pepsi, Samsung, and Toyota.
“TERO C&E has it all — local expertise delivering outstanding experiences to fans, and career growth for international and local artists,” says Roger Field, President of Live Nation Asia Pacific. “Our deepened partnership with TERO will expand our presence not only in Thailand but across the region, and we are looking forward to bringing an ever-growing and incredible roster of domestic and international talent to fans, connecting them with the magic of live.”
“We are excited by the growth opportunities of the entertainment business under the one company,” adds Neil Thompson, CEO of Live Nation Tero and DMD of Tero Entertainment PLC. “This will not only increase the number of leading acts coming to perform in Thailand but now will give local artists the opportunity to work with a global company to manage their live touring here in Thailand, the APAC region, and the rest of the world.”
“Our partnership with Live Nation has grown over the years and we have seen many benefits from this union for international artists,” Brian Marcar, Managing Director of Tero Entertainment PLC, concludes. “Our vision is to extend and grow the partnership to enable the same benefits to local talent so they too can have the opportunity to develop internationally, making this hugely beneficial to both the local fans and the local artists.”