Peter Rieger passes aged 63
Tributes have been paid from across the international live music business to the veteran promoter, who ran Peter Rieger Konzertagentur from 1986 to 2015
News By | 31 January 2017
Peter Rieger, the founder of Cologne-based promoter Peter Rieger Konzertagentur (PRK), has passed away aged 63.
The news was announced today by CTS Eventim – since 2000 the majority stakeholder in PRK – which paid tribute to a man who has provided “thousands of people wonderful memories” and “given numerous artists their breakthrough”.
“We were deeply moved by the death of our longtime business partner and colleague, Peter Rieger,” reads a statement. “We are mourning for a giant of the live entertainment industry.
“The death of Peter Rieger does not just mean a big loss for the industry, but also a farewell to a long-time companion. Our sincere condolences to his family and relatives.”
“We are mourning for a giant of the live entertainment industry”
PRK, founded in 1983,…
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