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ArtsJournal: music
2019-11-04 16:31:48
Prince Charles’ Charity Unwittingly Showcased Fake Monet, Dali And Picasso Works
The fakes made their way to Prince Charles’ charity HQ in a manner befitting any art forgery, from a group of Agatha Christie characters. The work was part of a 10 year loan from 37 year-old ex-billionaire James Stunt, the former husband of Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone. A stint in a Royal domicile could […]
2017-10-23 06:58:00
Never let the facts spoil a good story
That Guardian story ran last week proclaiming that Lewis Hamilton "should be applauded" for the anti-Trump sentiments he has expressed on social media ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin. Hamilton had posted photos on Instagram supporting the #takeaknee protests; however rumours that Hamilton would 'take the knee' at the Grand Prix proved to be unfounded and instead his political postings fell noticeably silent as the F1 circus moved into Austin. The Guardian article delves into the somewhat dark past of the F1 franchise under its previous owner Bernie Ecclestone, but totally omits to mention the current franchise owner Liberty Media. And that is an omission that may well be relevant to Lewis Hamilton's decision to knee or not to knee in Austin.Liberty Media are F1's and therefore Lewis Hamilton's paymasters. As the Denver Business Journal story below reveals, Liberty Media are a significant supporter and funder of Donald Trump […]
Norman Lebrecht - Slipped disc
2014-11-15 22:12:45
Is there any value in reaching a young audience?
Bernie Ecclestone of Formula-1 thinks not. Our other sponsor is UBS – these kids don’t care about banking. They haven’t got enough money to put in the bloody banks, anyway… I’d rather get to the 70 year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash. Read here. Anyone in classical music dare to agree?
2014-11-15 14:14:00
Does classical music really need a younger audience?
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone tells it like it is in Campaign Asia-Pacific magazine:Young kids will see the Rolex [watch] brand but are they going to go and buy one? They can’t afford it. Or our other sponsor UBS – these kids don’t care about banking. They haven’t got enough money to put in the bloody banks anyway. That’s what I think. I don’t know why people want to get to the so-called ‘young generation’. Why do they want to do that? Is it to sell them something? Most of these kids haven’t got any money. I’d rather get to the 70-year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash. So, there’s no point trying to reach these kids because they won’t buy any of the products here and if marketers are aiming at this audience, they maybe they should advertise with Disney.”Image via Uncylomedia. Any copyrighted material is included as "fair use" for […]