Arts Council England (ACE)’s investment announcement has seen more funds donated to organisations outside of London, impacting major institutions such as the English National Opera (ENO). The ENO is currently based at London Coliseum and will now look to relocate – reportedly to Manchester – as it has lost £12.6m ($14.4m/€14.4m) of annual funding from …
Glastonbury sale hit by technical glitch, demand far exceeds supply
Glastonbury’s general ticket sale was hit by a ‘technical problem’ yesterday (Sunday) morning, but organisers still said demand far outstripped supply. Tickets went on sale at 9am local time for the UK’s flagship summer festival, but there were reports of the site repeatedly crashing during the booking process. Fans claimed that the website would not …
Eventbrite holds steady – TheTicketingBusiness News
Event management and ticketing company, Eventbrite, has posted a steady third quarter. Net revenue amounted to $67.5m (£58m/€68m) compared to $66m in Q2 and $53m in the same period the year prior. Net loss totalled $21m compared to $20m in Q2 and $17m in Q3 last year. Adjusted EBITDA equalled $4m in Q3 as opposed …
Indonesia music body claims events at risk of cancellation following overcrowding issues
Concert organiser Asosiasi Promotor Musik Indonesia (APMI) has claimed that major music events in Indonesia are facing the possibility of cancellation, following an overcrowding incident at Berdendang Bergoyang festival last weekend. In a statement to Indonesian news outlet Detik, the association of music promoters said that it was uncertain if concerts and festivals planned in …
The Robin partners with Gigantic
Wolverhampton music venue, The Robin, has partnered with DEAG-owned ticketing company Gigantic. The Robin has hosted performances from the likes of Slade, Billy Ocean, China Crisis, The Beat and Maxi Priest. The partnership started in early November and the two parties have worked to ensure a smooth transition from the venue’s previous ticketing partner. Gigantic …
Lena Horne becomes first black actress to have Broadway theatre named after her
The late actress Lena Horne has become the first black woman to have a Broadway theatre named after her. Horne, who died in 2010, was the first black woman to be nominated for a Tony Award, the highest theatrical honour on Broadway for starring in the 1957 musical Jamaica. Years later in 1981, Horne also …
Glastonbury coach and ticket packages sell out in 22 minutes
Coach and ticket packages for next year’s Glastonbury Festival sold out in just 22 minutes after going on sale yesterday (Thursday). The UK’s flagship festival returned this year after COVID-induced cancellations in 2020 and 2021. Glastonbury will return to Worthy Farm next year from June 21-25 and the usual rush for tickets did not disappoint, …
Live Nation’s busy summer drives record third quarter
Live Nation Entertainment has reported a record third quarter, powered by a busy summer with concerts from the likes of The Weeknd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bad Bunny. Reported revenue for the third quarter amounted to $6.2bn (£5.52bn/€6.33bn) made up of $5.3bn for concerts; $531m for ticketing; $343m for sponsorship and advertising and a …
French events in doubt due to Paris 2024 security requirements
France’s live events sector is set to be put on hold in the summer of 2024 as police and security resources are directed towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Government Minister Gérald Darmanin told public radio station France Inter that as many as 45,000 police officers would be required to keep Paris safe for up …
Backstage: Taylor Swift, Slipknot and more
Taylor Swift has confirmed North American stadium dates for her first world tour in five years. The North American leg of her The Eras Tour will begin at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023 and run through to August, with the final two shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Swift will …