Theatre ticketing platform Stagedoor has been acquired by live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment Group. Stagedoor offers users audience and critic reviews, personalised recommendations and booking opportunities. As part of the deal, Stagedoor’s staff, and co-founders chief executive Michael Hadjijoseph and chief technology officer Alex Cican, will remain with the company. Hadjijoseph said: “We’re delighted to …
AudienceView launches white-label app, adds Realife Tech to portfolio
AudienceView, a provider of ticketing and e-commerce solutions for the live events industry, has launched an integrated, white-label mobile app platform. Clients will be able to configure a fully-branded consumer app to expand the relationship with all event attendees, rather than the sole ticket buyer. AudienceView Spotlight is an extension of AudienceView Unlimited, a …
Ticketmaster cancels Taylor Swift general on-sale, issues explanation into chaos
Ticketmaster has been forced to cancel the general on-sale of Taylor Swift tickets after more than two million tickets were snapped up during the pre-sales for the singer’s US Eras Tour. In a statement, the Live Nation-owned ticketing platform said: “Due to extraordinary high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet …
Industry reacts to UK Chancellor’s autumn budget
Bodies from across the live entertainment, theatre and night time industries have called the UK Chancellor’s autumn budget a ‘missed opportunity’. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the autumn budget yesterday (Thursday) and despite calls for an extension to Theatre Tax Relief and a cut to VAT on ticket sales for circus, entertainment and performing arts companies, …
Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events
Research from not-for-profit agency Marketing Manchester has revealed that the estimated impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 equates to a £27m ($32m/€31m) boost to the local economy. Marketing Manchester’s aim is to promote Greater Manchester in the UK and on the international stage. The agency has worked with Emirates Old Trafford to …
Tixly announces first North America client
The newly rebranded Tixly has signed up its first client in North America, with the Heymann Performing Arts Center set to utilise the Icelandic company’s ticketing and CRM platform. The Heymann Performing Arts Center opened in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1960 and has hosted Broadway musicals, concerts, symphony, theatre and more. The venue incorporates a 2,200-seat …
Germany’s MGNFY partners with Gigmit
MGNFY, a ticket marketing agency, festival promoter and artist management company headquartered in Germany, and music booking online platform Gigmit, have entered into a strategic partnership. The relationship with Gigmit will bolster MGNFY’s dedication to helping artists and promoters position themselves by combing data-driven management, booking and marketing. Both MGNFY and Gigmit are aiming to …
SI Tickets becomes official ticketing partner of Major Arena Soccer League
SI Tickets, the ticket platform from media brand Sports Illustrated, has partnered with the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) as its official ticketing partner for the 2022-2023 season. The deal means that SI Tickets will gain access to exclusive ticket packages and marketing integrations with MASL and its 14 North American teams. Fans will be …
CTS Eventim predicts record year
CTS Eventim has said it is expecting a record year, following the release of its full third quarter financial results. The ticketing services and live entertainment company’s third quarter has once again improved on a pre-COVID third quarter in 2019. This adds to Eventim’s 2019-beating second quarter earlier this year. Eventim revealed earlier this month …
New survey demonstrates impact of rising costs on musicians
Research from charity Help Musicians has demonstrated the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on artists in the UK. The charity found that more than eight in 10 professional musicians are worried about meeting mortgage or rent costs. A further nine in 10 said that their career is being impacted by poor mental health and 91% …