Live Nation subsidiaries received around $19m (£15.2m/€17.8m) in ‘Save our Stages’ funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) in the US, despite the funds being intended for small venues. In a report published by the Washington Post, it was revealed that Live Nation had urged Democrats and Republicans in Congress to let them be eligible …
Live events subscription marketplace festivalPass launches
Austin-based company festivalPass has launched a live events subscription marketplace, with users able to access music, film, food and wine, art, sports, lifestyle and tech experiences around the globe. Users will have access to 80,000 live events for a monthly subscription price and with no added ticket fees. FestivalPass members will be able to book …
Dice launches in Germany – TheTicketingBusiness News
Discovery and mobile ticketing platform Dice has launched in Germany with the aim of taking on ticket touts and providing a safe way for fans to discover live events and buy tickets. There are over 350 shows now available in-app in Germany including concerts from artists such as Bicep, Little Simz, Years & Years and …
The Sporting News partners with TicketSmarter
The Sporting News has partnered with ticket resale marketplace TicketSmarter to provide tickets for sporting events, concerts and theatre shows across the US and Canada. Users of The Sporting News network will be able to purchase tickets related to the content they are reading through TicketSmarter integrations. The integrations will be live across The Sporting …
CTS Eventim sees boost from reopening of core markets
The rebound of core markets for CTS Eventim has resulted in its ticketing and live entertainment segments posting a significant increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2022. Revenue for the first quarter came in at €139.2m (£119m/$149m) compared to €19.6m in the same period for the year prior. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation …
MP Kevin Brennan elected as chairman of the APPG for Music
Member of Parliament (MP) Kevin Brennan has been elected as the chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Music in the UK. The APPG for Music is one of the largest groups in Westminster with more than 100 members, who meet to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the music industry. Labour MP Brennan is …
Singapore Grand Prix announces headline acts
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to welcome headline performances from international artists alongside the racing action, with the likes of Green Day, Westlife and Marshmello (pictured) set to perform. More than 75 performances will take place over the three-day race weekend from September 30 to October 2. The performances will happen across …
Tickets on sale for Rainforest World Music Festival’s virtual performances
Tickets for Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022’s virtual performances are now available to purchase. The festival is being held as a hybrid event, with the physical concert taking place at Sarawak Cultural Village in Pantai Damai, Malaysia. International music fans will be able to watch performances from the festival via a livestream. This year’s …
Music Venue Trust launches Music Venue Properties
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has set up a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS), named Music Venue Properties (MVP), to help grassroots music venues by purchasing freeholds. MVP will then be able to lease the properties back to operators on a “friendly lease” with reduced rents and make contributions to insurance or repairs, as well as …
CTS Eventim and TikTok to take music fans backstage
Social media platform TikTok has partnered with ticketing and entertainment company CTS Eventim to bring the experience of German festivals Rock am Ring and Deichbrand to fans globally. Artists and creators will share experiences from backstage with fans that make up the TikTok community. The partnership will include hashtag campaigns and an official playlist for …