Boiler Room acquired by growing music empire Superstruct
January 15, 2025
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Superstruct Entertainment, a major player in the European live music industry, has acquired Boiler Room, the UK-based electronic music livestream platform, from independent ticketing company DICE which originally purchased Boiler Room in 2021 following a $122 million Series C funding round.
Since then, the ticketing platform has raised over $200 million, including a $65 million investment led by MUSIC in August 2023. Superstruct Entertainment is an european live entertainment giant that owns and operates over 80 music festivals across 10 countries in Europe and Australia.
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We feel in good company with their roster of brands, they offer us new opportunities to grow, whilst understanding the importance of staying true to the authenticity that, at its core, is what makes Boiler Room special.
Blaise Bellville
Boiler Room in Singapore. Credits : Photo: Instagram / @boilerroomtv
Founded by Blaise Bellville, Boiler Room broadcast events across 120 markets in 2024, and reports to have reached over a billion views online. The CEO explained that they're excited to be partnering with Superstruct for this new growing chapter as the company celebrate 15 years.
In addition, DICE will remain the official ticketing partner for Boiler Room while the company will continue operating under its current leadership while benefiting from Superstruct’s global expertise and resources to expand its platform.
This acquisition underscores the growing consolidation in the live music and streaming industries, blending Superstruct’s event portfolio with Boiler Room’s digital innovation as Roderik Schlösser' Superstruct’ CEO explained, stating that the partnership align both companies mission to celebrate and amplify cultures through creativity, collaboration, and live entertainment.
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We are proud to welcome the talented team at Boiler Room, who have managed to consistently grow the platform over the last fifteen years whilst maintaining a distinct cultural approach.
Roderik Schlösser
CEO Superstruct Entertainment
A roster of very-well known electronic music brands
Superstruct was established in 2017 by Creamfields founder James Barton with the backing of Roderik Schlosserwith and private equity firm Providence Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm specializing in the media, communications, entertainment, software and services sectors. Superstruct has since expanded rapidly throughout Europe and in Australia,
Altogether, Superstruct events attract 7 million party-goers per year across parties & festivals like El Row, Sziget, ID&T, Parookaville, Defqon. 1, Monegros or Sónar festivals. This sale aligns with Superstruct’s own recent growth, having been acquired by global investment firm KKR for €1.3 billion in early 2024.
