Timeline

1988

  • Music Hall founded by Geert Allaert
  • Organization of concerts and events

1992

  • Idustrial partner Roularta and financial investor GIMV acquire each one third of the group
  • Ambition to combine proprietary theatres with operations

1994

  • Capital was raised to 4,74 mio EUR
  • Take up management of Stadsschouwburg Antwerp

1995

  • Acquisition (75%) of Forest National concert hall in Brussels
  • Renovation and management of Forest National concert hall in Brussels

1998

  • GIMV exit through sale to the Allaert family
  • Geert Allaert abandons IPO due to the market crash
  • Mercator Assurances contributes 5 mio EUR obtaining 36% (shares and convertible loan)

1999

  • Acquisition of Capitole Gent
  • Renovation and management of Capitole Gent

2004

  • Geert Allaert acquires the shares of Mercator Assurances

2009

  • Management of Zuiderkroon in Antwerp

2012

  • Launch International Touring Productions

2013

  • Acquisition of the remaining 25% of Forest National in Brussels
  • Separation of real estate and operations
  • Sportpaleis Groep takes on day-to-day management of Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, Capitole Gent and Forest National in Brussels. Music Hall remains owner/concession holder of its respective venues.

2015

  • Continuing the development of the International Touring Productions

2016

  • Acquisition of the rights of Charlie Chaplin and development of the production

2017

  • New management team
  • Start of the Tax Shelter regime for performing arts