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, …
Tramlines Trusts supports local charities and funds Sheffield economy
The Tramlines Trust, which was created this year by the organisers of Tramlines festival, has distributed over £30,000 ($36,000/€35,000) to local groups and beneficiaries. The festival also brought in almost £4m to the local economy in 2022, according to research. An independent report from Bluegrass Research and Sheffield City Council demonstrated that Tramlines festival, which …
Record summer of ticket sales boosts DEAG Q3
DEAG Deutsche Entertainment has witnessed positive business growth over the course of 2022, thanks to a summer of record ticket sales. Revenue in the third quarter rose to €101.7m (£87.5m/$106m) in 2022, a 72% increase compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019, and a significant improvement on €16.7m in the same period the year …
Phoebe Bridgers sold-out Singapore concert sees ticket waitlist created
AEG Presents has set up a waiting list for fans hoping to purchase tickets for a sold-out Phoebe Bridgers (pictured) concert in Singapore. The organiser announced on social media platform, Instagram, that the concert had sold out today (Friday) and fans could sign up to a waiting list that will notify them if more tickets …
The Mousetrap heads to Broadway
The Mousetrap, which is the world’s longest-running play, is marking its 70th anniversary today (Friday) and is also set to open on Broadway for the first time next year. The ‘Whodunit’ play was written by Agatha Christie and was first performed on November 25 1952 at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal. The production went on to become …
Senator confirms anti-trust hearing concerning Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster and Live Nation will be the topic of a US Senate anti-trust panel hearing on the lack of competition in the country’s ticketing industry. The hearing follows Ticketmaster’s issues with a Taylor Swift pre-sale, which saw millions of fans attempting to purchase tickets. Fans struggled for hours with crashes and glitches, with tickets soon …
Hockey World Cup marks 50 days to go with ticket sale announcement
Hockey India has marked 50 days until the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, with the announcement that tickets sales have started. The tournament is set to take place between January 13-29 next year and will feature 16 different countries. Hockey games will be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium and the newly …
House Of Vans London set to close after eight years
London venue House Of Vans is set to close its doors for good in December. The venue, which is located at The Arches by Waterloo train station, is sponsored by US shoe brand Vans and has welcomed performances from major artists over nearly a decade. In a statement on Instagram, House Of Vans said: “After …