North America’s Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster has tracked significant growth across ticketing and digital platforms during the 2022 season. The men’s professional lacrosse tournament, which agreed a naming rights deal with Ticketmaster in 2020, said ticket sales revenue was up 24% year on year, with attendance up 15% and four weekend sell-outs …
BMG targets Las Vegas-style residencies at Berlin’s Theater des Westens
Global music business BMG has booked out Berlin’s Theater des Westens (TdW) every night until the end of 2024 as it seeks to build its live events business. The 1,600-seat venue, which has hosted acts such as Marlene Dietrich and Maria Callas during its 120-year history, will be the focus of the group’s productions in …
A Greener Festival to assist Mexican events’ sustainability targets
UK-based A Greener Festival (AGF) is providing guidance to help Mexican music events develop a sustainable future. A collaboration has been formed between the group, Edinburgh Napier Uni and the British Council’s Cultura Circular project which is a fund for the development of sustainable festivals. The main objectives of the project are to promote cultural …
Women’s T20 World Cup tickets priced to attract all
Tickets for next year’s 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa have gone on sale for as little as R60 (£3/€3.5/$3.4). The match schedule for the competition has now been confirmed, with 23 matches to take place between February 10-26. General admission prices start at R60, while students and pensioners can buy discounted …
Emperor Group promotes reforestation drive with Mastercard
Asian chain Emperor Cinemas Group has joined with Mastercard to use ticket sales to raise money for a reforestation initiative. Emperor Group has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, which is a platform that unites companies, communities and consumers in climate action and now includes more than 110 partners globally, including merchants, fintechs and banks. HK$2 …
Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo
German rock group Rammstein has successfully obtained a restraining order preventing Viagogo from offering tickets to its forthcoming shows. The restraining order, which legally forbids Viagogo from reselling tickets to the band’s upcoming 2023 European tour, was actioned by the district court of Hamburg. The court found that Viagogo was in breach of consumer protection …
Mumbai City FC partners DreamSetGo
Indian Super League football club Mumbai City has announced DreamSetGo (DSG) as its official ticketing partner. The deal between the City Football Group team and Mumbai-based sports experiences and travel platform has been announced as fans return to the stands after two years’ absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DSG’s association with City Football Group …
Gloucester offers discounted tix to fans of crisis club Worcester
Gloucester Rugby has become the latest club to offer discounted tickets to fans of Worcester Warriors following the team’s suspension from the Gallagher Premiership. Gloucester is making tickets available at a 50% discount for Warriors season ticket holders. Those interested can apply for the discount before Friday (Oct 7). In a message from Gloucester chief …
Deezer targets livestreaming growth through Driift expansion
UK livestreaming business Driift has acquired tech group Dreamstage in a deal backed by global music streaming giant Deezer. The partners said the deal will bring together Driift’s production capabilities with Dreamstage’s technology and commerce platform. The combined business will continue under the Driift name as an independent entity, run by chief executive Ric Salmon …
New Mexico United signs up SeatGeek
New Mexico United has become the latest professional US football team to sign up SeatGeek as its ticketing partner. The deal with the US state’s first professional football franchise is SeatGeek’s fifth in the second-tier United Soccer League (USL). SeatGeek is also partnered with seven top-tier Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. NMU supporters will be …