New Orleans Saints renew SeatGeek partnership

Ticketing platform SeatGeek has renewed its partnership with the National Football League (NFL)’s New Orleans Saints.  It was announced today (Tuesday) that Saints fans will continue to use the SeatGeek app to purchase and manage tickets, as well as scan directly into the stadium. The organisation’s back office will also benefit from SeatGeek’s backend client-facing …

Yorkshire Cricket sees sales uplift following Seat Unique partnership

Seat Unique has helped Yorkshire County Cricket Club to grow its revenue through an uplift in hospitality sales for first-time buyers.  The premium ticketing company has said that after six months of working together, there has been a ‘significant uplift’ for Yorkshire Cricket. In April, Seat Unique announced that it had teamed up with the …

Suggested Glastonbury capacity reduction to combat illegal drug use

The UK’s flagship festival Glastonbury could be asked to reduce its capacity rates to help combat illegal drug use.  Under its current license, Glastonbury uses a private company to make drug seizures, accept surrenders and test any substances found. However, organisers do not have to make the figures available to the police or the public. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 sees interest from 100 countries

Fans from 100 countries snapped up seats during the Visa pre-sale for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is set to take place in Australia and New Zealand next year.  Following the pre-sale, single match passes are now available with prices starting at just A/NZ$20 (£11/$13/€13) for adults and A/NZ$10 for children. Fans residing in …

Danbury Hat Tricks taps Tixr as partner

Ticketing platform Tixr has been named as the official ticketing partner of ice hockey team Danbury Hat Tricks and Danbury Ice Arena.  The Danbury Hat Tricks play in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) and Tixr will also feature as a sponsor partner. Herm Sorcher, president, Hat Tricks Organisation, said: “We’re always looking for ways …

The Lion King anniversary performance to benefit Entertainment Community Fund

Broadway’s 25th anniversary of The Lion King will see a select number of tickets benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.  Formerly the Actors Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund supports those working in the entertainment and performing arts industry. The Lion King’s 25th anniversary performance is set to take place on November 13 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, …