Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH

What Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH does

Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH is a Berlin-based live entertainment production company that produces and operates a portfolio of tribute shows featuring international lookalike and soundalike performers recreating legendary music stars such as Madonna, Cher, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, and The Beatles. The flagship Stars in Concert production has run since 1997 at the Estrel Showtheater, a 700-seat converted factory hall directly connected to the Estrel Hotel (Germany's largest hotel at 1,125 rooms) and the Estrel Congress Center. The company also operates touring productions across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with 50+ tour dates annually, yielding over 6,000 performances and 4 million+ attendees across its 28-year history. The company delivers 15 distinct productions including dedicated tributes (Elvis - The Musical, Always Amy, Simply The Best), multi-act shows (DIVAS, All That Swing), and themed evenings (Rock around the Clock, Memories of Motown, Nightshift live band).

The company monetizes through ticket sales, bundled hospitality packages (Menu & Show, Cocktail & Show, Limousine & Show, Hotel & Show, Hotel/Menu/Show), corporate and private event bookings, gift vouchers, and discounted school/student tickets. Distribution is multi-channel: direct online ticketing, telephone hotline, on-site box office, and partnerships with touring venues across the DACH region. Producer Bernhard Kurz is the public creative lead and Sybille Jähn is the Managing Director. Stars in Concert holds the distinction of being the only German live show to have performed on the Las Vegas strip, and Kurz has been honored with multiple Best Producer awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Las Vegas Awards (2006).

Name

Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH

Legal name

S.I.C. Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH

Website

https://stars-in-concert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH is a Berlin-based live entertainment producer operating a portfolio of 15+ tribute shows featuring celebrity lookalike and soundalike performers at the Estrel Showtheater (700 seats) and on tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, selling tickets, hospitality packages, and corporate/private event bookings to tourists, celebration groups, schools, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment and Tribute Shows

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Touring Concert Promoters & Presenters (MPAGAAAA), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Live tribute shows
• Musical entertainment productions
• Theatrical show bookings
• Event hospitality packages
• Concert venue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of show tickets for Stars in Concert productions and tribute shows at the Estrel Showtheater Berlin. Also includes touring show tickets across European venues.
2. Hospitality and Packages: Revenue from hotel accommodation at the adjacent 4-star superior Estrel Hotel (1,125 rooms), restaurant dining (Grill, Portofino, Estrel Stube, Waterfront), and bundled packages combining show tickets with meals and overnight stays.
3. Event Services: Corporate events, gala entertainment, and private party services where productions can be booked exclusively for company events or gala occasions at the Estrel or external locations.
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for show tickets, accommodation packages, and culinary experiences, including customizable individual gift vouchers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stars in Concert produces and performs live tribute show entertainment featuring international lookalike and soundalike artists recreating legendary music stars such as Madonna, Cher, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, and Tina Turner, accompanied by a live band and dancers at the Estrel Showtheater in Berlin. The company operates a portfolio of 15 distinct tribute productions and complements them with bundled experience packages combining tickets with dining, hotel accommodation, and transportation, alongside touring shows across European venues and bookable corporate/private event performances.

Product overview

Stars in Concert Veranstaltungs GmbH operates a portfolio of tribute show productions and live entertainment services centered at the Estrel Show Theatre in Berlin, Germany. The core offering consists of 15 distinct tribute show productions featuring celebrity lookalike artists performing as legendary music stars including Elvis, ABBA, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, The Blues Brothers, and others. The portfolio includes the flagship 'Stars in Concert' Las Vegas-style show (running for over 27 years), dedicated single-artist tribute musicals (Elvis - The Musical, Always Amy, Simply the Best), multi-act productions (DIVAS - The Show, ABBA & Boney M.), specialty genre shows (Rock around the Clock, Memories of Motown, All That Swing), and the Nightshift live party band. Complementing the theatrical productions, the company offers experience packages combining shows with dining (Menu & Show, Cocktail & Show), luxury transport (Limousine & Show), hotel accommodation at the adjacent 4-star superior Estrel Hotel (Hotel & Show, Hotel, Menu & Show), gift vouchers, and school trip packages. The Estrel Show Theatre itself, accommodating 700 guests, serves as the primary venue with integrated restaurant and bar facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stars in Concert: Main tribute show featuring lookalike artists performing as international music stars
• All you need is love - The Beatles Musical
• Thank you for the music - The ABBA Story
• Elvis - The Musical
• I'm a soulman - A Tribute to The Blues Brothers
• DIVAS - The Show
• Stars in Concert Moviestars
• Simply the Best
• Rock around the Clock
• ABBA & BONEY M.
• Memories of Motown
• Nightshift
• It's all musical
• All that swing

Products and services

• Stars in Concert Main Las Vegas-style tribute show featuring international lookalike artists recreating legendary music stars including Madonna, Cher, Elvis, Amy Winehouse, and others with authentic performances, live band, and dancers.
• A Tribute to Boney M. & ABBA Two-hour party show featuring ABBA and Boney M. tribute performances with authentic costumes and choreography recreating disco-era hits like Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Rivers of Babylon, and Daddy Cool.
• Elvis - The Musical Elvis Presley tribute musical featuring Grahame Patrick portraying The King with live singing, authentic costumes, and narration covering Elvis' musical life from gospel to rock'n'roll.
• Always Amy Amy Winehouse tribute show starring Rachel Hiew with distinctive beehive hairstyle, recreated tattoos and outfits, live band, and backing singers performing the artist's songs.
• Simply The Best Tina Turner tribute musical featuring Coco Fletcher, presenting five decades of music history from early Proud Mary successes through the 80s comeback to GoldenEye Bond theme.
• DIVAS - The Show Glamorous diva tribute show featuring lookalikes of Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, and others with live singing and spectacular costumes.
• All You Need Is Love - The Beatles Musical Beatles tribute musical with American band Twist & Shout performing hits like Help!, Love Me Do, Yesterday, and Hey Jude while recreating the legendary band's music and looks.
• Thank You for the Music - The ABBA Story ABBA tribute concert featuring Swedish pop hits including Waterloo, Fernando, Dancing Queen, and Mamma Mia with authentic 70s glitzy outfits and choreography.
• I'm a Soulman - A Tribute to The Blues Brothers Blues Brothers tribute starring Canadian duo Chris and Geoff Dahl performing hits like Everybody Needs Somebody and Sweet Home Chicago with comedic interludes.
• Stars in Concert Moviestars Hollywood-themed tribute show featuring doubles of Marilyn Monroe, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, and Louis Armstrong performing famous film soundtrack songs.
• Memories of Motown Motown Records tribute show celebrating the legendary label's history with performances by lookalikes of Diana Ross, The Supremes, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, and other Motown artists.
• Rock Around the Clock Fifties rock'n'roll tribute show featuring tributes to Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis with classic hits like Peggy Sue, Ring of Fire, and Great Balls of Fire.
• Nightshift Live party band led by Rachel Hiew featuring up to three singers and six musicians including brass and percussion, performing tailored sets from unplugged pop to 80s, 90s, and current chart toppers.
• It's All Musical Musical gala featuring highlights from Cats, Starlight Express, Grease, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever, and other hit stage shows with eight-piece live band.
• All That Swing Swing era tribute show produced with Jim Huntley from Las Vegas, featuring the Savoy Dance Orchestra and tributes to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Marilyn Monroe with Big Band sound.
• Menu & Show Package 3-course Stars menu at EUR 49 per person, or menu plus show at EUR 95-99 per person (vegetarian option available).
• Cocktail & Show Package Show ticket combined with a Viva Las Vegas cocktail, available from EUR 53-60 per person.
• Limousine & Show Package Stretch limousine transfer from a Berlin address, bottle of sparkling wine, show ticket category III, and Piccolo sparkling wine during the show, from EUR 69 per person (minimum 6 persons).
• Hotel & Show Package Double room at Estrel Hotel 4-star superior, breakfast buffet, fitness/wellness access, and show visit from EUR 125 per person (single room surcharge EUR 30 per night).
• Hotel, Menu & Show Package Overnight stay at 4-star superior Estrel Hotel, 3-course Stars menu, show visit, breakfast buffet, and wellness access from EUR 174 per person in double room (single room surcharge EUR 30 per night).
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available for show tickets, hotel packages, and culinary offers, purchasable online or customizable through customer service.
• School Trip Packages Ticket-only packages for school groups visiting Berlin, with show tickets at EUR 27 per schoolchild and EUR 33 per student (minimum 15 persons), including ticket fee.
• Corporate and Private Event Bookings Shows can be booked exclusively for corporate events, gala dinners, or private parties at the Estrel venue or external locations, with custom show concepts available.
• Estrel Showtheater Venue Converted factory hall venue directly connected to Estrel Hotel, accommodating up to 700 spectators at round four-seater tables with a modernized concert stage featuring international-standard lighting, projection, and sound equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 performances delivered since 1997
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Estrel Hotel BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Stars in Concert has been produced at the Estrel Showtheater since 1997. The venue is directly connected to the Estrel Hotel (Germany's largest hotel with 1,125 rooms) and the Estrel Congress Center. This partnership provides captive audiences from hotel guests and conference attendees, along with integrated hospitality services including restaurants (Grill, Portofino, Estrel Stube, Waterfront) and comprehensive show packages.
• Venue Partners Across EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour productions perform at venues across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland including: Messehalle Erfurt, GETC-Arena Magdeburg, Stadthalle Chemnitz, Rosengarten Mannheim, Musical Theater Basel, Kongresshaus Zurich, Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg, Stadthalle Vienna, Barclays Arena Hamburg, Deutsches Theater Munich, and many others totaling over 50 tour dates annually.
• Jim HuntleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer artistic director of the legendary Rat Pack from Las Vegas, collaborated with producer Bernhard Kurz on the 'All That Swing' production, bringing authentic Rat Pack era entertainment style to the show.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• ABBA Voyage: London-based tribute-style concert experience featuring digital avatars of ABBA performing at the ABBA Arena. Closest conceptual peer as a tribute act monetized as a destination live entertainment experience, demonstrating the modern commercial ceiling of catalog-driven shows.
• Friedrichsbau Varieté Stuttgart: Long-running Stuttgart variety show theater operating since 1894 with resident productions combining music, dance, and cabaret. Comparable as a German venue-anchored variety/tribute show operator serving tourism and corporate clients with package offerings.
• The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas: UK touring tribute production recreating Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. with live band. Highly comparable as a tribute-format production touring secondary markets with similar lookalike/soundalike creative concept.

Broad incumbents

• Mehr! Entertainment: German live entertainment venue operator and producer behind shows including Circus Roncalli, Holiday on Ice, and Blue Man Group tours. Comparable as a European show producer and tour operator running large-format entertainment in rented and operated venues.
• Semmel Concerts Entertainment: Major German concert and event promoter operating tours of musicals, ice shows, and family entertainment (e.g., Disney on Ice, The Music of Hans Zimmer). Comparable as a DACH-based live entertainment tour promoter with shared venue partner ecosystem.
• Live Nation Entertainment: World's largest live entertainment company promoting concerts, festivals, and theatrical shows globally. Comparable as a tour promoter and venue operator across DACH markets where Stars in Concert's tour dates are routed.
• Stage Entertainment: Germany's largest musical theater producer (Hamilton, The Lion King, Disney musicals) with owned venues including Stage Theater an der Elbe in Hamburg. Comparable as a major European producer of premium live entertainment shows operating dedicated theaters with hotel/tourism integrations.
• Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group: Global leader in premium destination live entertainment with resident and touring shows (O, Mystère, KÀ). Comparable as a high-production-value theatrical show operator selling premium ticket and package experiences to tourist and convention audiences worldwide.

Emerging players

• Trocadero Entertainment / Tribute Band Co: UK-based aggregator and producer of tribute act tours (Beatles, ABBA, Elvis tributes). Comparable as an emerging tribute-show network operator competing for similar demand segments, though without a dedicated resident venue.

Regional players

• Tipi am Kanzleramt / Berliner Ensemble partner venues: Berlin-resident show tent and theater venue hosting touring musicals, concerts, and variety shows. Comparable as a Berlin-based live entertainment venue competitor for tourism, group, and corporate ticket spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/estrelberlin
• Facebookfacebook.com/starsinconcert
• Instagraminstagram.com/starsinconcert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stars-in-concert-veranstaltungs-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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