The Women’s Super League has continued to benefit from England’s success at Euro 2022, with clubs selling out their season ticket allocations. According to an article from the Financial Times, Chelsea and Arsenal have both sold out their season ticket allocation for the upcoming season while Manchester City and Leicester City have witnessed their ticket …
Sales prompt AFLW game to be switched to Marvel Stadium
The inaugural Australian Football League Women (AFLW) game between Essendon and Hawthorn has been moved to Marvel Stadium after tickets for the original venue sold out within 24 hours. The game was originally set to be held at the 12,000-capacity ETU Stadium but will now take place at Marvel Stadium, which seats 53,000. Essendon and …
Spanish music festival cancelled after stage collapse leaves one dead and 40 injured
A festival in Spain was called to a halt after a stage collapsed due to high winds, resulting in one death and at least 40 injuries. Medusa Festival in Spain was ended early on Saturday morning after winds, reportedly exceeding 80km per hour, caused a stage to collapse. It was due to run until today …
Organisations call on UK Government to take action against soaring energy costs
Five organisations representing hospitality, entertainment, music venues and night-time associations have written to the UK Government, calling for action over rising energy costs. UK Hospitality, Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA), Music Venue Trust, The British Institute of Innkeeping and The British Beer and Pub Association have written a letter the the Government, highlighting the surging energy …
ASM Global’s Coca-Cola Music Hall celebrates packed first year
Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has enjoyed a first year that featured over 100 events and welcomed more than 165,000 people. The 4,200-capacity venue, which is operated by ASM Global, held 59 concerts and 43 private events since it opened last year. Artists that have performed at the venue include Ednita Nazario, …
How to Use a Venue Directory to Find the Best Venue for Your Event
When you’re planning an event, choosing a venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make. Not only does the venue cost use most of an event’s budget, but if you make the wrong choice, your event could be ruined. On the other hand, the perfect venue can help you hold a …
Record-breaking ticket sales expected for Rugby League World Cup 2021
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers are expecting record-breaking ticket sales for the upcoming tournament. Over a quarter of a million tickets have already been sold and the women’s opener is set to have a record-breaking crowd in attendance. The tournament, which was postponed from last year, will feature men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions running …
Weezer cancel Broadway residency due to low ticket sales
Alternative rock band Weezer have cancelled their Broadway residency due to “low ticket sales” and “unbelievably high expenses”. The band had been due to start the residency, which was intended to promote their ongoing SZNZ project, in September. The project is a year-long, four-EP release cycle matching up to each season, and was supposed to …
Rematch returns with ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ immersive experience
Rematch, which recreates iconic sporting moments through immersive theatrical events, is set to return in 2023 with a performance of 1974’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’. The event is set to showcase the impact of sport on wider culture, while also re-telling the story of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s iconic boxing match in Zaire (now …
Seven UK cities shortlisted to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The BBC today (Friday) confirmed the seven UK cities on the shortlist to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest next year. Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have been shortlisted to host the event. There were expressions of interest from 20 cities across all four nations that make up the United Kingdom. Applicants …