Clear Channel continued their bid for world domination - I mean growth through acquisition strategy, this week by announcing they had acquired Andrew Zweck's Sensible Events company.
Zweck made his name in the live entertainments sector working with Harvey Goldsmith - he was Production Director on Live Aid back in 1985. He formed Sensible Events in 1996 and it quickly became a leading artist and talent agency, booking and producing worldwide tours for artists like Mark Knopfler, Roger Waters and Depeche Mode. The company will continue to run as an autonomous body within the Clear Channel group, with Zweck staying in the top job. Zweck will also take on the role of Vice President of Touring for Clear Channel Europe.
Announcing the acquisition CCE Global Music President Michael Rapino told reporters: "It's great to have yet another world class agent with an outstanding track record joining our European team. I'm sure that Andrew's talents and worldwide experience will be an invaluable asset in the future success of Clear Channel Entertainment."