Christo Van Egmond: The School of Rock!
Christo Van Egmond — Inside the Business of Live Music
What does it really take to bring the world’s biggest artists to Australia?
In this episode James Stewart goes inside the live-entertainment industry with Christo Van Egmond, Managing Director of TEG Van Egmond, one of Australia’s most influential concert promoters.
Christo quite literally grew up in the music business — selling merchandise for the Moscow Circus at eight years old, spending time around global artists such as Dire Straits and INXS as a child, and learning the craft alongside his father, the late Garry Van Egmond, a legendary promoter who helped shape modern touring in Australia.
Christo lifts the curtain on an industry most of us only ever experience from the audience — revealing the commercial realities, financial risks and leadership judgement required to make live entertainment work at scale.
In this episode, we explore:
How the live-entertainment business actually works — promoters, agents, artists and venues
Why promoters are often “betting the house” before a single ticket is sold
The impact of private-equity ownership on live entertainment
How technology, data and AI are reshaping touring and audience engagement
Artist anecdotes, industry insights and the risks that paid off
The leadership lessons Christo has learned along the way — including what he’d tell his younger self
⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is for general information and discussion purposes only.
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guest are their own and do not constitute financial, legal, investment or professional advice. Any references to companies, transactions, artists, tours or commercial arrangements are illustrative only and should not be relied upon as advice. Listeners should seek independent professional advice before making any decisions based on the content of this episode.
