Research commissioned by the Northern Territory Major Events Company in Australia has found that community events have provided significant economic benefits to the area. The 22 events that received support through the Northern Territory Major Events Company’s Event Funding Programme delivered a gross expenditure stimulus of A$39.8m (£22m/€25m/$26m) to the Territory in 2021-2022. These events …
Taylor Swift pre-sale issues ramp up Ticketmaster-Live Nation break up calls
Taylor Swift fans faced a long wait to try and secure tickets for the singer’s 2023 Eras tour in the US, after Ticketmaster faced “historically unprecedented demand”. Hundreds of thousands of fans attempted to secure tickets through the Live Nation-owned ticketing company, causing the platform to crash. Fans were able to join the queue after …
Germany’s 18-year-olds offered culture pass to boost arts sector
German teenagers turning 18 will be offered a €200 (£175/$208) culture pass as a birthday present from the Government, to rekindle an interest in arts and live entertainment following the COVID-19 pandemic. The €200 ‘Kulturpass’ will aim to encourage young adults to experience live culture, get outside and give a financial boost to the arts …
Welling United opts for Ticketpass partnership
National League South football club Welling United has announced ethical ticketing platform Ticketpass as the club’s official ticketing partner. The online platform donates 50% of its booking fees to charities around the world, and the partnership with Welling United will also benefit the club’s chosen charity, Chartwell Cancer Trust. The club will absorb the fees …
Transforming event ticketing at the HK7s 2022 with Tixserve
The all-new Tixserve-powered HKRU Ticketing app was rolled out at the flagship HSBC HK7s this November bringing enhanced ticket security, engagement and efficiency for both the event organisers and spectators. Context The flagship Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament – globally recognised as the premier tournament of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – took place …
Tech Stack: Digital ticket stubs and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Digital ticket stubs Digital sports collectibles platform ClubStubs, in partnership with technology studio Appetite Creative, has reportedly produced commemorative NFT (non-fungible token) ticket stubs. These ticket stubs will be available to American football fans across more than 100 live games during the 2022 …
Northumberland Zoo utilises N-gage tech to boost visitor experience
Northumberland Zoo in the UK has partnered with County Durham-based N-gage to implement the company’s audience engagement platform and attraction management software. The partnership with the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) developers and audience engagement specialists aims to creative an improved visitor experience. The technology will also help the zoo and aquarium sector to create strategies surrounding development …
People on the move: AEG Presents, Ticketmaster Sport and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Music and live entertainment company AEG Presents has appointed Georgie Donnelly as its first head of comedy. Donnelly’s appointment is part of AEG Presents’ plan to expand beyond music, placing an emphasis on the growth of live comedy. In her new role, …
Live Nation donates over two million tickets to Vet Tix
Live Nation has donated over two million tickets to the military community through its partnership with the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix). The partnership started in 2014 and Live Nation has continued to donate tickets to the military community. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have donated tickets to performances in country, pop, rock, hip-hop and other …
Carriageworks unveils 2023 programme – TheTicketingBusiness News
Australian contemporary multi-arts organisation Carriageworks has unveiled its programme for 2023. There will be world premiere performance works, large-scale exhibitions and a strong focus on First Nations artists and perspectives. The 2023 Artistic Programme will include contemporary art, dance, performance, music, opera, food and major events. Blair French, Carriageworks chief executive, told AussieTheatre.com: “Carriageworks has …