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 …
Social House Entertainment partners with TicketSmarter
Production company Social House Entertainment has announced a partnership with ticketing platform TicketSmarter. As an official ticket partner, TicketSmarter will sell tickets for numerous Social House Entertainment events including the Tacos and Tequila Festivals in Kansas City and Fort Worth, Texas. TicketSmarter will provide festival-goers with a way to purchase tickets, safely and securely, for …
Blur to play one-off gig at Wembley Stadium
Britpop band Blur are set to reunite for a one-off gig at Wembley Stadium next year. The gig will take place on Saturday, July 8 and will bring members Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree back together to perform some of Blur’s biggest songs. It will be the band’s only UK appearance …
Qatari authorities arrest FIFA World Cup ticket touts
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has revealed that its security authorities arrested three people for the unauthorised reselling of tickets to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Three men of different nationalities were detained outside of official ticketing centres in Doha. The Ministry added that anyone who is found to violate the rules around reselling tickets could …
Tickets go on sale for Dubai Esports Festival grand finals
Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) earlier this month, tickets are now on sale for the festival’s main attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals. The Finals will take place in Dubai from November 17-20 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. DEF 2022 is …
EngageRM teams up with Queensland Cricket
Sports and entertainment business technology services provider EngageRM has entered into a three-year partnership with Queensland Cricket. As part of the deal, Queensland Cricket will use EngageRM’s data-driven platform to optimise day-to-day operations and enhance their interactions with partners and fans. Queensland Cricket governs all levels of sport in the Australian state, including the Queensland …
Sherman Theatre introduces cost-of-living initiatives
Sherman Theatre in Cardiff has introduced a number of initiatives to support audiences and those in the industry during the cost-of-living crisis. Schemes include ‘pay what you can’ previews and free workspaces for creatives to use. According to a report from The Stage, the theatre has started a scheme called ‘open house’ to encourage creatives …
Over 80,000 witness England’s T20 World Cup win
England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory was watched by over 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. The official attendance for the final was 80,462, though this figure was beaten by the 90,293 that watched India vs Pakistan earlier in the tournament. England beat Pakistan by five wickets to lift the …