[ad_1] A report published by urban design specialists Publica and commissioned by Society of London Theatres (SOLT) has revealed the needs of London’s historic theatres that must be addressed, in order to continue their recovery post-pandemic. ‘A Call to Action – Securing the Future of London’s Theatres’ highlights the operational and access requirements of the …
‘Pay-as-you-wish’ scheme considered for India’s historical monuments
[ad_1] An Indian committee has approached government agency the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), to consider introducing a ‘pay-as-you-wish ticketing’ scheme at all ticketed ASI monuments across the country. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture’s proposal noted that a minimum fee should remain in place, but the payment scheme would help to drive …
Promoter Harvey Goldsmith to appear before MPs to aid touring inquiry
[ad_1] Promoter Harvey Goldsmith is set to appear before UK Members of Parliament (MPs) to aid with the Inquiry into EU Touring Crisis Facing Musicians and Crew. Senior Parliamentarians from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music are due to hold the next stage of their inquiry, which is looking into the barriers facing UK …
European football hit by ticketing revenue losses
[ad_1] European football governing body UEFA has revealed clubs in Europe lost a staggering €4bn (£3.3bn/$4.5bn) in 2021, with the majority of the losses coming from a fall in gate receipts due to the pandemic. Other factors included a reshaped calendar, television rebates and a loss of commercial and sponsorship revenue. The €4bn figure is …
NFL set to drop Super Bowl LVI NFTs
[ad_1] Super Bowl LVI attendees will each receive a commemorative ticket as an NFT (non-fungible token) from the NFL to mark the occasion. This year’s mega event is set to take place on February 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and will feature the LA Rams, playing at its home stadium, and the Cincinnati …
World Cup hospitality opens up to England fans
[ad_1] England football fans can now book their seats for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar through ticket-inclusive hospitality packages from MATCH Hospitality. The sports hospitality company, which has eight offices around the world, is responsible for the FIFA Hospitality Programme and offers different levels of hospitality packages for the World Cup. ‘MATCH Club’ …
Coachella to drop NFTs including a lifetime access ‘key’
[ad_1] Coachella fans will be able to unlock lifetime passes, art prints, photo books, digital collectibles and more with the new Coachella Collectible NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The festival has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange FTX to embark on the new venture, building an “environmentally friendly marketplace” on the Solana blockchain. The NFTs are set to drop …
Record ticket sales for The Jockey Club
[ad_1] The Jockey Club, organisers of Cheltenham Festival, has announced that record ticket sales have resulted in all Gold Cup Day general admission enclosures being sold out before the end of January, for the first time ever. General admission ticket sales across the four days of the horse racing event are up by some 37% …
San Francisco 49ers expands Vivid Seats partnership
[ad_1] The National Football League (NFL)’s San Francisco 49ers franchise has expanded and extended its current partnership with online ticket marketplace, Vivid Seats. Since 2017, Vivid Seats has been the official fan travel experience partner of the 49ers. The marketplace will continue to serve in this capacity, while also offering official game day fan experiences. …
People on the move: AEG Presents, OVG and more…
[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Live Entertainment company AEG Presents has appointed Brett Williams (pictured left) as senior vice-president of global touring and talent. His role will prioritise identifying, signing and booking talent for the division. AEG Presents’ president of global touring and talent Gary Gersh said: …