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Started: Tr3239, 11 Mar 2021 19:03
Last post: Embers777, 20 Mar 2021 09:05
Get out I say ....I did bought argo blockchain
doubled my
I think I’m f******27% of initial investment value remaining, that’s nearly £100k down the toilet.I was so excited about this company but they’ve treated us like dirt.GLA
Last post: milnrowmug, 9 Mar 2021 16:14
Seems to have gone live this morning ; NAPS.
Thanks orlm
Started: The.Italian, 8 Mar 2021 07:24
Last post: MrH_m, 9 Mar 2021 00:14
That’s a lot different to the para I quoted though isn’t it. Can’t you just wait for the Napster news to start - I am sure we will be keen to talk about our offering and promote our content in just the same way, hopefully more. IF the news doesn’t come, then you can moan (as will I and others). See what happens tomorrow and the coming weeks. Moaning before the race has begun is just belligerent.
Dikki, your statement that:
“ It should be relatively easy to announce how much each user, directly or indirectly, profits Napster and then to explain what areas they plan to direct their resources to. That isn't dependent on the app OR the concerts and at least direct invesotrs to where to look for proof of life, marketing-wise”
Shows you’re complete naivety to the sensitivities and nuances of running a publically listed company. Do you honestly think that, outside of the financials, we would disclose that kind of info to our competitors?
In fact all of your demands show you have no regard whatsoever for the importance of commercial sensitivity
@londondan I just find it funny that people in a share chat about a certain share moan day in and day out because their get-rich-quickly-scheme didn't work in accordance to their own plans and moan the living hell out of everything in this existence - even though it's clearly not a bad idea to keep everything low-key until they have the new app and offering ready and they are ready to come out with a bang. (I mean people expect these companies to build up hype just because a company name was changed on Companies House or a share ticker was changed to drive the SP up so they could cash out? Come on.)
Anyway, I was no Buddha in my past life so I'll show myself out of here.
Great to see an ex-employee explaining the basic principles of how the industry should treat musicians, also great to see Napster paying more than other competitors and providing a future platform with great morals. IMO
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/why-spotifys-ex-global-head-of-music-publishing-thinks-streaming-services-should-be-paying-songwriters-more-money/
Hi Albertpode
I think i treat everyone on this BB the same
We all have our own agendas and when I was only very slightly negative about the name change debacle I get slated for it
For what reason I don't know (are they a troll )
I actually agree with what londondan said
Doesn't mean we're best mates now :))
But I don't have any problems either ignoring certain posters at certain times or engaging with them
Started: KeithLemonade, 8 Mar 2021 17:48
Last post: KeithLemonade, 8 Mar 2021 17:48
Look forward to seeing you all on the new BB tomorrow.
Yes, even RT :)
I suppose that shows that Napster has the potential to grow exponentially
i got the 10million bit wrong, see later post!
this kind of beats Napsters 5.7 million doesnt it? Spotify is the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with 345m users, including 155m subscribers, across 170 markets.
This kind of beats Napsters 10million :Spotify is the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with 345m users, including 155m subscribers, across 170 markets.
Now that sounds like a good plan :))
Started: PuddinPudPud, 8 Mar 2021 06:50
Last post: The.Italian, 8 Mar 2021 08:45
well it certainly makes you think, doesn't it PPP!
That explains the difference in price.
Wow, no wonder Apple are a trillion doller 'conpany'
https://www.hl.co.uk/news/2021/3/6/apple-faces-u.k.-antitrust-probe-into-unfair-app-store?cid=halDM169579&bid=662511205&e_cti=5453267&e_ct=T&utm_source=AdobeCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EONRM_Daily%20Newsroom_Opt%20in_05.03.21&theSource=EONRM&Override=1 thats right what share. this references it and states google's terms are similar
I can't speak for someone outside of the UK as I am in the UK but the service is only £10 if you DO NOT sign up via the apple app store. It's £12.99 if you sign up via the app on an IOS device. I'm assuming probably the same on Android however I don't have an Android phone to check. The higher price on IOS is to account for the Apple app store 30% charge and assume google play store would be the same .
FYI the monthly cost in UK is £10 month, when trying to subscribe in Eurozone Europe the cost is £12.99 per month.
Could be Brexit tariffs but interesting anyway...
Well, there it is at last. Got there in the end.
Started: lordfont, 7 Mar 2021 14:46
Last post: lordfont, 7 Mar 2021 17:00
Moon
I checked the RNS and the Singtel 3 month free period finishes on the 5th of May , the same month we push the Napster media campaign so it does look like its a joint venture ?? makes perfect sense to me .
https://www.cityam.com/youre-virtually-there-how-melodyvr-is-helping-music-fans-see-their-favourite-artists/
850 Artists . posted again .
https://techielobang.com/blog/2021/02/06/singtel-introduces-xo-plus-plan-for-5g-handsets/
Just a reminder of what is coming , of course this will all go terribly wrong and it will not roll out to the other 695 million Singtel mobile users , and Singtel will obviously forget to add the Asian Artists to the platform !!!!!! :) so no need to Reply :)
Are the verbose bears so animated? What's their agenda? What's the payoff?
Started: The.Italian, 6 Mar 2021 19:18
Last post: Metaltiger, 7 Mar 2021 15:22
I’m happy to wait till year end for new app better to wait and get it right instead of some half baked interim affair.
If they did that it will put people off In the grand scheme of things.
As I said I’m more than happy to wait and if share price does fall back makes a great case to top up.
Good luck all ;)
Oh my god, Lord.
We've kicked the sleeping crocodile. Now he is trying to bite everyone again.
Crocodiles have a brain the size of a pea, so it's said. Figures !
Albert
its bizarre posting , you would think he would stop as every man and his dog are at him , very unusual behavior he does not think right :) surly his paymasters can see its a waste of time ?
No need to apologise for replying to your own post Italian. That way, you're sure of an intelligent conversation ! LOL.
In fairness, there is only one who doesn't consider Q4 as good enough. Guess who !!
apologies for replying to my own post,but i find the header more constructive.quite agree cheapie.i have no technical knowledge at all,but that makes sense to me.be very wary of the simplistic approach of some posters i am sure these ar not simple issues,and the need get things right is obviously paramount,not speed.other opinions are no doubt available.
Started: The.Italian, 5 Mar 2021 19:46
Last post: BrownAdder, 7 Mar 2021 11:14
I am still buying MVR because of what they have under the belt.
Organic growth in US would have a much much higher cost and take far too long.
Now MVR has many more customers, I am really pleased and yes it would come at a price but cheaper compared to organic growth.
Telco sign up continues at a decent rate. Thats a very good race to be in before every big Non-US economy will have their own versions of Spotify/Uber/Netflix/Tesla - its best to secure smaller economies. So nice to know US is our primary market.
JG-Venture raised money was restricted to Theatre use - that should settle worries of dilution, its launch now is certain thanks to Covid which has saved time.
Liam Gallagher didnt have to go with MVR or their recording label didnt have to suggest MVR. Surely it should have been YouTube - why the F did liam wants his fans to pay in the height of pandemic also risk MVR tech not working out ?
Liam launch with 3 studios ready already serving bring has brought a huge boost. All future gigs in O2 etc will be simultaneously streamed good extra bobs.
Several artists and venues would start their own streaming but the cost of setup and quality will weigh on them - many previously mentioned competitors of MVR have already folded.
John Malone however has a lot of money to see off MVR with his Live Nation recently acquired streaming company. I am not at all surprised as since 2018 I have maintained John Malone will end up with MVR because his empire needs Streaming company. I also think this is more of a geography correction as MVR cant go everywhere.
MVR is already connected to many of JM companies but I am also glad MVR didnt fold for cheap. Also JM has money etc to build something to compete MVR but - but then he still doesnt win over spotify/youtube. While MVR can stil win customers from JM's Xirius - this is an interesting aspect because billionaires do not reinvent wheels. Lets see I think a contract with Virgin similar to O2 and MVR will be next.
Founder of Napster who is extremely influential person in Silicon Valley, I hope he comes back in any capacity.
Thanks Albert will do like the some off them hint as regards posts haha.
:)
Welcome Metal
Read the RNSs, and trawl back through the (some of) posts - there are lots of them.
Covid hasn't done us any favours, but many of us think the company is going the right way..
Thanks Lordfont likewise to you and all!
Hi Metaltiger
welcome and i hope you make your fortune in this share :)
Instant gratification is not the answer in a world that is seismically shifting. Broadway will need to link up with the most savvy AI, AR, and VR developers to create new ways to distribute musicals, plays, and revivals, which often serve as the foundational content for other entertainment properties (or vice versa). With the right strategy and vision, Broadway can reprise itself in new and exciting ways.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2021/02/16/broadway-broken-or-business-as-usual/amp/
GLA
Moon its all in play , all commercial tentacles will be strategically placed over all of the business opportunities , we dont know how this will manifest but i believe it is all covered for maximum return , it is very simplistic to look at what they are doing as a separate entity ( Napster/facebook/Singtel/Theatre/etc ) but i believe with all the main share holders and our behind the scenes partners allowing Napster to be built that this is being built thoughtfully and as a one :) but thats my opinion . good luck .
Really good point lord regarding the initial fee 3 months. Big gap there which would surely need to be filled one way or another if the deal is going to be meaningful. And regardless of the strategy chosen, surely Singtel is too large a partner with too much potential to allow it to ebb away whilst we get the Napster deal going. Good food for thought with whatever updates should be coming up, as this will hopefully provide some fuel to keep revenue churning one way or another with MVR. They need to make that count, I just don't know how in the absence of any news.
GLA
MGK ( 30 million followers ) filmed in Melodies LA studio 8 months ago , ended up on Vimeo and now taken off Vimeo , and not released on any of our Apps , something big is on our doorstep :) dont answer that :)
We can do A-listers without having to try too hard. - LG, The Kaisers. There's plenty more to come.
Asia? How about Black Pink?
But as you say, it wouldn't be the same without left field. It could be anything. And most artists must be nearly off the leash to go gigging again.
The wondrous trollies should be back on Monday. Let's ask them what they think. Oh, to hell with it - let's just wind their backsides off !!
From my point of view I believe that we are due some "well I didn't see that coming" type of news
Yes, next week they should confirm the name change, but with lockdown easing I suggest that a rabbit is due out of the hat
So none of these much discussed and well worn rabbits (although any would be welcome);
NASDAQ
John Gore and theatres
Wireless 2021/22/23/24 etc etc
An O2 or Singtel type deal
MVR Headset
FaceBook anything
The board is very strong on differentiation so it will be ..... something else, something new and different, something substantial
I have nothing to back up my expectation, it is pure speculation
Started: Deadcross, 6 Mar 2021 17:58
Last post: Deadcross, 6 Mar 2021 18:29
I also noticed that Facebook no longer supports linking itself with twitter
It disabled this feature mid 2020
Most probably nothing and as soon as I post this their twitter account will be instep with Facebook again :)
It's strange how since Singapore on the 5th of Feb
Melodyvr on twitter have not followed the content it posts on Facebook
Are they just concentrating on Facebook for a reason !!
Last post: seagull66, 6 Mar 2021 13:06
Embers
Got a similar holding to what you had and understand why you have sold the majority of your holding. I have had similar thoughts but wrongly or rightly held and actually topped up last week. To be honest had the Napster deal not happened would probably be out by now, but it did and am confident of a decent return though appreciate that it won’t happen overnight.
I also had a small punt on ARB and had I sold all in here would be much better off but that’s the name of the game I’m guess. Still hoping for EUA sell as well but that could
either way.
Are you a Middlesex supporter by any chance?
Still waiting though might sell Remaining 5k next week
Started: Themis, 5 Mar 2021 21:16
Last post: Themis, 5 Mar 2021 21:16
I see New York cinemas are set to reopen, which surely means Broadway can’t be far behind, is this the start of something with John Gore and will Melody ever update shareholders on this partnership?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56279179
Started: WhatShares, 5 Mar 2021 14:52
Last post: lordfont, 5 Mar 2021 20:51
Moon i dont fink Londan lakes me i im jibbarush !
Lol lord font!! Not like you to be so direct. Made me laugh! Let's hope KoK is right. Not sure if I'm delusional by expecting that more info will come the name change or not but we can hope eh. Here's to a better week next week!
GLA
Your weekend home work is to find out where your arse hole is :)
"proven out by previous attached info"
Your homework for the weekend is to learn what 'proof' means.
You can reconvene any place you fancy , i will do what i want , it would be nice though if you could for once add some content to your posting , we have 1000 filmed artists , proven out by previous attached info ----------------------- no sense ?????? attack the fact not me please :)
Started: Up4anything, 5 Mar 2021 19:39
Last post: Up4anything, 5 Mar 2021 19:39
Back to school for you on Monday Rikki!!
I hope they teach you how to condense your 30000 word essays into two sentences.
I’ve never known anyone so boring. As soon as I see the name Ricki I move on to the next post!
Started: KeithLemonade, 5 Mar 2021 15:48
Last post: KeithLemonade, 5 Mar 2021 15:48
My expectation would be an RNS to confirm, then perhaps another RNS Monday.
The news that would have been released last weekend will be this weekend in the press.
I guess, you really, really wouldn't want to be out of this over the weekend. :)
Started: highland, 5 Mar 2021 12:11
Last post: londondan, 5 Mar 2021 12:15
Perhaps they're making sure that they've actually got it right this time, before issuing an RNS. After this week's debacle, I'd see that as a positive and a sign that lessons have at least been learned.
Should this not be subject to an RNS if they have changed the name to that which was specified previously....
Last post: KeithLemonade, 5 Mar 2021 11:49
This is like Mission Impossible. Is there or has there always been a mole??
hahaha
Certainly sounds likely when you consider it like this. Strange that this would come up so late though in consideration of when this was all meant to go through.
GLA
Bang on The.IT.
And our points are very similar.
sorry keith you've said it all whilst i was typing.lol.
my take is that they registered napster group ltd on the 26th jan to protect the "napster group"name from anyone else registering it before the napster group plc name could be registered. to register the napster group plc name they have had to change the ltd name to music company ,which will now allow then to register the new group plc name.i expect they have lodged both applications at the same time(yesterday) so expect formal announcement later today.i expect they will keep the Napster Music Company ltd as a subsidiary.
Started: Sjd1, 5 Mar 2021 07:50
Last post: lordfont, 5 Mar 2021 11:00
I see that .
I have also noticed the derampers have stopped over last 24hrs. Which sort of gives away why they have been doing what they've been doing, now that news is imminent. Effectively, the job is done - for now.
I can remember working for a company where the management were R/TO another larger company. They thought the deal was done, then someone from legal got involved, and almost scuppered the deal at 1pm in the afternoon. This larger company used to mergers and acquisitions too!!!
The language from my directors at the time, the air turned blue.
The deal was done by 4pm. After someone dealt with the bloke from legal.
But the legal aspects will be privileged at this stage, so not suitable for public domain. I agree update re further delays, but they don’t need to tell us why necessarily
If it is the legals causing the delay its a shame they couldn't have said so in that useless RNS on the 1st March. That way I wouldn't be exercising my overactive imagination.
Still communication with shareholders has never been their strong point.
Started: MrH_m, 5 Mar 2021 09:36
Last post: MrH_m, 5 Mar 2021 09:36
A reminder of the pre-completion RNS:
Details of the Merger Agreement
The Company will advance an initial $6.0m deposit which will be placed into escrow, followed by an additional $6.0m deposit which is expected to be advanced shortly thereafter and upon satisfaction of certain post-signing conditions. Ahead of completion, Napster may request funds to be released from the deposit in order to pay certain identified rights holder obligations. Any such requests must be approved by the Company. In the event that the Merger fails to complete due to Napster being unable to meet the closing conditions of the Merger, the deposit will be refunded to the Company and Napster must repay any advances to the Company within six months of completion. In the event that the Company fails to fulfil certain closing obligations under the Merger agreement, the Deposit may be forfeited. At completion of the Merger, the deposit will be released to certain of Napster's debt-holders and shareholders, and a further USD$3.0m will be deposited by the Company into an escrow account. This amount will be used to secure certain indemnity obligations of Napster's shareholders and unless used pursuant to those indemnity obligations, will be released to the former Napster shareholders 18 months after closing. As further consideration for the Merger, the Company will issue approximately 200 million ordinary shares of the Company to Napster's debt-holders and shareholders at completion, such amount shall be adjusted for any decline in the Company's share price prior to completion.
The above is not straightforward and even though we completed the Purchase, a name change is likely to mean lots of paperwork with the different interested parties involved. Not making excuses, as we should be told what’s happening (and I’m as frustrated as all in this respect) but the legals are the most likely reason and nothing sinister.
Maybe a bit Fishy !!!
Maybe by the end of the month !!