Shanghai Disney has shut its gates thanks to China’s zero-COVID policy, with visitors trapped inside. Disney fans were told they are not allowed to leave until they could present a negative test. The closure comes after Shanghai reported 10 locally transmitted cases on Saturday. China still has strict regulations in place surrounding COVID-19, despite the …
Tickets go on sale for first edition of Women’s Finalissima
Tickets are now on sale for the first ever edition of the UEFA-CONMEBOL Women’s Finalissima between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium. The match is contested by the winners of UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, England, and the 2022 CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina champions, Brazil. The Finalissima will take place on Thursday, April 6 next year, …
Silver Lake looking into TEG exit options – report
Investor Silver Lake is reportedly looking into exit options for ticketing and live entertainment business TEG. According to the Australian Financial Review, Silver Lake and TEG have been talking to investment banks in recent weeks to paint a picture of who may be willing to invest in the company. Talks are expected to mandate at …
Mexico City Grand Prix sets attendance record
The Mexico City Grand Prix welcomed 395,902 fans over the weekend, continuing Formula 1’s trend of record-breaking attendances. Almost 400,000 attended the GP at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to see Red Bull driver Max Verstappen win his 14th race, which is a record during a single season. The Mexico Grand Prix follows on from the …
Arsenal Women launch Maria Petri Community Ticket Scheme
Arsenal Women has launched a new community ticketing scheme in honour of the late super-supporter, Maria Petri. The two season tickets held by Petri have been retained by the club and are being donated to members of Arsenal in the Community for every home game. The project will be named the Maria Petri Community Ticket …
Extra tickets released for T20 World Cup match days
Standing room tickets have been released for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 fixture between India and Zimbabwe due to increased demand. Some 90,293 fans attended the India vs Pakistan fixture on October 23 with another full house anticipated for the Zimbabwe game, which is set to take place next Sunday at the Melbourne …
Backstage: Mariah Carey, Paramore and more…
A round-up of the latest live events news… Paramore and Blink-182 are set to headline the inaugural Adjacent Music Festival, which will take place on New Jersey’s Atlantic City Beach in May next year. The festival will also feature performances from Wheatus, Jimmy Eat World and Idles. British singer Sam Smith has announced their official …
Shaftesbury Theatre reveals further transformation plans
The West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre has unveiled the second phase of its multi-million-pound renovation. The Grade II listed building is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with new updates including a new 1911 Stalls bar; a private hospitality suite called The Taffner Suite; new toilets; re-roofing to include energy efficient insulation; an air conditioning system to help …
Elrow Dubai opts for SeatlabNFT to power VIP ticketing
SeatlabNFT has partnered with Elrow Dubai to provide VIP ticketing for its 2023 XXL event. The NFT ticketing marketplace will provide 2,000 VIP tickets plus sales for the VIP tables at the 8,000-capacity event in February. All VIP tickets will be available through SeatlabNFT from November 2 for the event. SeatlabNFT will also be distributing …
The Bowery Presents reveals intimate New York venue
The Bowery Presents, a regional partner of AEG Presents and concert promoter, has announced the acquisition and opening of a new venue in New York. Racket is located in the area of Chelsea, was formerly the Highline Ballroom and will have a capacity of 650. The new intimate venue is set to open in early …