English Football League club Plymouth Argyle has revealed that its 2022-23 season ticket sales are now the highest on record. Argyle, which plays its domestic football in League One, moved to a digital ticketing system in 2003, with ticket data incomplete prior to this change. Since the records were digitised, the 2004-05 season held the …
Vivenu opens new tech hub and doubles headcount
Primary ticketing software provider Vivenu has opened a new tech hub in Darmstadt, Germany, as part of its growth aspirations. The company has also ramped up its hiring strategy, as a result of high demand for its primary ticketing solution across the US and Europe. Vivenu’s headcount has subsequently doubled over the last year. Vivenu …
Everton to trial digital away tickets at Manchester City
English Premier League club Everton will trial digital away tickets, starting with its match against Manchester City on New Year’s Eve. Everton has been working with other Premier League clubs to arrange trials for upcoming away fixtures, according to a report from Liverpool Echo. The trial against Manchester City will be limited to tickets sold …
Paris 2024 Olympics first draw to open this week
Paris 2024 has launched its ticketing campaign for the Olympic Games, which will see all tickets sold from a single digital platform for the first time. This week, from December 1, fans will be able to apply for tickets from anywhere in the world. The draw will run until January 31. This particular sales phase …
World Cup attendances stand at 94% after first round of group matches
FIFA World Cup attendances for the first round of group stage matches amounted to 94% compared to stadium capacities for the event. The World Cup in Qatar has also sold over three million tickets, with the highest attendance from the opening round going to the match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium (pictured) on …
Italy’s Culture Minister dedicates funds to cinema recovery
Italy’s cinema industry is set to receive a boost thanks to cut-price tickets, according to the country’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sanguiliano. As seen by the demise of major cinema chains in the UK and US, cinemas suffered significantly due to long periods of closure during the pandemic. According to a report from news outlet Il …
Fans able to snap up tickets for World Athletics Championships in December
With less than 250 days to go until the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the organising committee is set to put 420,000 tickets on sale in December. Athletics fans will be able to secure their seat at the Championships from December 12, with a priority pre-sale taking place on December 9. Those that register will …
Event organiser TADC Sweden files for bankruptcy
TADC Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest event organisers, has filed for bankruptcy. The organiser said that the lasting impact of the pandemic, increased costs and a lull in ticket sales were to blame. TADC was due to organise shows from acts such as Trivium, Alestorm, Lamb of God, W.A.S.P, Helloween and more. The company has …
Champions Travel appointed Atlético de Madrid official match break reseller
Champions Travel, a sports and events ticketing, and hospitality company has been appointed by Atlético de Madrid as the Spanish club’s official match break reseller in the UK and Ireland. As part of the new relationship, Champions Travel will be offering official ticket packages including Longside Blocks 506-509, as well as official museum entry and …
Glastonbury told to improve crowd control and noise levels in 2023
UK flagship festival Glastonbury has been asked to reduce noise and improve crowd control ahead of the 2023 event. Organisers have been told by Mendip District Council, which is responsible for issuing the licence for the festival, that there were concerns over the way the festival is managed. In a report published by the council, …