Italy’s live events sector has welcomed a significant step forward for “historic” legislation that would introduce a guaranteed income for performing arts workers. The Senate’s Culture and Labour Committee has now passed the Delegated Bill on Entertainment, which includes an amendment introducing the ‘discontinuity allowance’, a measure that recognises preparation, training and study times as …
Domestic NHS COVID Pass will no longer be available in England
The NHS COVID Pass will no longer be available for domestic purposes in England from May 12. This means that venues and events can no longer request the COVID Pass as a condition of entry. The COVID Pass has not been legally required to enter venues and events in England since they were scrapped at …
Backstage: Rammstein, Harry Styles and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… German metal band Rammstein – about to set out on their 2022 European tour – have announced more dates for the summer of 2023. Rammstein will begin their 2023 ‘Zeit’ tour at the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon with 19 dates announced so far. Stops include London’s Wembley …
3m applications for FIFA World Cup final tickets
FIFA has received three million requests for World Cup final tickets as the application period for Qatar 2022 games comes to a close. According to data revealed to the Associated Press, the global governing body has received around 40 applications for each seat at the 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium ahead of the Qatar 2022 finale in …
LIVE asks election candidates to support local music pledge
LIVE, the UK trade group for the live music industry, has launched a manifesto for all local election candidates asking them to pledge their support for the sector. LIVE’s manifesto pledges set out a commitment to recognising the positive impact that artists, venues, festivals, and the wider supply chain have on both local economies and …
Shubert takes Broadway global through livestream deal
Shubert Organization, the Broadway theatre group, is looking to take its productions live around the world through a new partnership with Stellar. The partnership between the group that operates 17 Broadway theatres and the full-service live-stream services supplier will see performances streamed live to a global audience. The Shubert Organization has already started offering Stellar …
MLB seeks fan experience boost through Project Admission deals
Major League Baseball (MLB) has given approval to three teams to debut Project Admission’s ticket distribution platform. The Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays will now introduce Project Admission’s platform for the 2022 season. Nashville-headquartered Project Admission, which already has partners in the NFL, NBA and MLS, helps teams to manage the lifecycle …
Coldplay releases sustainability-focused tour app
Coldplay has released its SAP-built tour app designed to boost sustainability ahead of its concert series this summer. The band said the Music Of The Spheres World Tour App forms a key part of its pledge to make the three-continent tour as sustainable and low-carbon as possible, with fan travel accounting for the largest part …
Coldplay releases sustainability-focuses tour app
Coldplay has released its SAP-built tour app designed to boost sustainability ahead of its concert series this summer. The band said the Music Of The Spheres World Tour App forms a key part of its pledge to make the three-continent tour as sustainable and low-carbon as possible, with fan travel accounting for the largest part …
5 cool event promotion ideas to sell out your event – Blog
Whether your event is a beach festival, a concert, a food show, a trade show, a convention, or an athletic competition, event promotion is one of the factors you must consider to sell out your event. But what kind of promotional tactics will get your company the attention you want? Here are some tips to …