What Fkp Scorpio Konzertproduktionen Gmbh does

FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen GmbH is a Hamburg-based German concert promoter and live entertainment producer operating as a private GmbH. The company books, routes, and promotes concerts, tours, and festivals across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with an artist roster spanning global A-list acts (Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Roger Waters, Pet Shop Boys, Justin Bieber), major indie and alternative acts (Phoebe Bridgers, Placebo, Boy Harsher, Tash Sultana), and German-language pop and rock (Wincent Weiss, Leony, Leoniden, RIN, Monet192, BUNT). FKP owns and operates two flagship summer festivals — Hurricane in Scheessel and Southside in Neuhausen ob Eck — both scheduled for June 2027, and produces touring immersive exhibitions such as Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue and Polar Experience.

The company's core service is end-to-end concert production: artist booking, venue coordination, tour routing, ticketing, marketing, and on-the-ground event execution. FKP does not operate proprietary consumer technology; ticket distribution runs through its own website (fkpscorpio.de) and hotline, through Eventim (Germany's largest ticketing platform) using FKP affiliate codes for sales tracking, through CTS-VVK physical and online outlets, and through individual venue box offices. Marketing combines the corporate website, newsletter, blog (blog.fkpscorpio.com), social channels, and presenting-partner relationships with German music media (Rolling Stone, VISIONS, radioeins, Deutschlandfunk Nova, ROCK ANTENNE). CEO Folkert Koopmans leads a team of specialized promoters assigned by genre (Inga Esseling for Taylor Swift; Benjamin Böhnstedt for The Rolling Stones; Steffen Rabe for rock/alternative; Phillip Brinker for indie/legacy; Ben Rodenberg as Director Touring for German acts; Finn Opeldus for selected German pop).

FKP generates revenue principally from booking commissions and ticket sale service fees on concerts, tours, and festivals, plus festival gate and sponsorship revenue at Hurricane and Southside. Standard arena show tickets are priced around EUR 35–55 plus service fees, with premium pricing for arena upgrades (e.g., Phoebe Bridgers upgraded from a smaller venue to PSD Bank Dome on demand). The business model is asset-light relative to a venue owner — FKP is a promoter and producer, not a venue operator — and its competitive position rests on long-standing artist relationships, festival IP, and an integrated distribution stack. Strategic expansion in 2026 includes gaming/anime IP concerts via a partnership with Tokyo-based SOHO Live and the launch of touring immersive exhibitions, indicating a deliberate broadening of the live-entertainment surface area beyond traditional rock/pop promotion.

Name

Fkp Scorpio Konzertproduktionen Gmbh

Legal name

FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen GmbH

Website

https://fkpscorpio.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FKP Scorpio is a Hamburg-based German concert promoter that books and produces concerts, tours, and festivals across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, owns the Hurricane and Southside festivals, and represents major international and German artists including Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, and Ed Sheeran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concert Promotion & Live Event Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert & Tour Promoters (MPAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC), Touring Concert Promoters & Presenters (MPAGAAAA), Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Concert promotion
• Live event production
• Artist booking services
• Music festival operations
• Ticket distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales and Service Fees: FKP Scorpio generates revenue through ticket sales for concerts and festivals, collecting service fees and commissions on transactions. Tickets are sold through multiple channels including their website, Eventim, and CTS-VVK outlets with fees ranging from 35.00 to 55.00 euros plus additional booking fees.
2. Booking Commissions: The company acts as a promoter and booking agent for artists, earning commissions on ticket sales for shows they organize. Artists on their roster include major international acts as well as German and European performers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen GmbH is a Hamburg-based concert promoter that books international and German touring artists, produces concerts and arena tours, and operates two flagship music festivals (Hurricane and Southside). The company provides end-to-end live event services including artist booking, venue coordination, ticketing infrastructure, and tour logistics across Germany and Europe.

Product overview

FKP Scorpio is a German concert production and event management company operating as a single unified service rather than a modular platform. The company offers end-to-end concert production including artist booking, venue management, ticketing services, and festival operations. Their core product portfolio centers on live music events, with two flagship festivals (Hurricane and Southside) and comprehensive artist booking services for international touring acts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FKP Scorpio Concert Production Services Full-service concert and live event production including artist booking, venue coordination, ticketing infrastructure, and event management for concerts and tours across Germany and Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organized Taylor Swift THE ERAS TOUR 2024 with 7 stadium shows in Germany (4 additional dates due to demand)

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EventimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEventim is the primary online ticketing partner for FKP Scorpio. All artist pages include Eventim links with FKP affiliate codes. Eventim is one of Germany's largest ticketing platforms providing online ticket sales infrastructure.
• CTS-VVK (CTS Eventim Vorverkaufsstellen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysical and online ticket outlet network throughout Germany for pre-sale of concert and festival tickets. Allows customers to purchase tickets at retail locations across Germany.
• SOHO LivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokyo-based live music company specializing in video game and anime concert productions. FKP Scorpio partners with SOHO Live for UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony and Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons concerts in Germany. Toby Fox and Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) personally curate these events.
• Rolling StoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman Rolling Stone magazine is listed as presenting partner for Phoebe Bridgers The Lost Tour 2026 shows at PSD Bank Dome and Velodrom Berlin.
• VISIONSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman music magazine VISIONS is presenting partner for Placebo 30th Anniversary Tour shows at multiple German venues.
• Barclays Arena HamburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Hamburg arena venue for arena-level concerts. Hosts shows for artists like RIN Nostalgia Tour and Wincent Weiss Arenatour 2027.
• PSD Bank Dome (formerly Merkur Spiel-Arena)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Düsseldorf arena venue upgraded from Mitsubishi Electric Halle. Hosts Phoebe Bridgers show moved from smaller venue due to high demand.
• Velodrom BerlincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Berlin indoor arena venue for arena-level concerts and events.
• Hurricane FestivalcoreOthersMulti-day music festival in Scheessel, Germany operated by FKP Scorpio. Scheduled for June 18-20, 2027 alongside Southside festival.
• Southside FestivalcoreOthersMulti-day music festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany operated by FKP Scorpio. Scheduled for June 18-20, 2027 alongside Hurricane festival.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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