AEG Presents, a division of AEG Europe’s global sports, entertainment and venue operator group, and the City of Wolverhampton Council have announced the opening of the newly-named The Halls Wolverhampton. Shows are set to open in June 2023 at the new 3,404-capacity The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton and the 1,289-capacity The Wulfrun at The …
The Halls Wolverhampton set to re-open in June 2023
AEG Presents, a division of AEG Europe’s global sports, entertainment and venue operator group, and the City of Wolverhampton Council have announced the opening of the newly-named The Halls Wolverhampton. Shows are set to open in June 2023 at the new 3,404-capacity The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton and the 1,289-capacity The Wulfrun at The …
3Arena expects to return to profit in 2022
Dublin concert venue 3Arena, which is operated by Live Nation-owned Amphitheatre Theatre, is expecting to return to profit this year following two COVID-impacted years. Over the next few weeks, singers Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Sigrid and rapper Kendrick Lamar are set to perform at 3Arena as part of its jam-packed 2022 schedule. According to a …
Liverpool to host 67th Eurovision Song Contest
The BBC and European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have revealed that Liverpool will host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, following a competitive bidding process. There had been a shortlist of seven UK cities before Glasgow and Liverpool were announced as the final two contending for Host City status. Liverpool will host Eurovision in place of 2022 …
Impressive ticket sales ahead of Rugby League World Cup
The upcoming Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has sold 350,000 tickets, with International Rugby League chair Troy Grant calling the figure “great”. In an interview with Insidethegames, Grant said: “Cost of living increases means late minute ticket-buying will be a likely outcome, so we’re optimistic targets are being met.” The tournament is set to kick …
PRS for Music reveals record-breaking royalty distribution
PRS for Music, which represents the rights of over 160,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK and globally, has revealed a record-breaking £211m (€240m/$233m) royalty distribution to members. The figure marks the highest-ever payment in its 108-year history, and an 18% year-over-year increase on October 2021. Live and public performance royalties were up …
Revised ticketing bundles for Qatar’s museums
Qatar Museums, a government entity that oversees the nation’s museums, has revised its ticketing policy for entry into museums until December 31, 2022. The new policy is already in place and visitors should book and purchase tickets through the Qatar Museums website. Museum admission tickets will also include entry to exhibitions held at numerous institutions. …
Semnox RFID solution implemented at Fun City venues across Middle East
Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, has implemented its Parafait RFID cashless solution at Fun City venues across the Middle East. Landmark Group’s Fun City venues can be found across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and India. Fun City venues in India have already …
Tuskegee University launches online sports ticketing platform
Tuskegee University in Alabama has launched an online sports ticketing platform. Guests can purchase general admission tickets to all Tuskegee athletic sporting events through the HomeTown Fan app from HomeTown Ticketing. Fans can also purchase tickets online through the Golden Tigers’ website. Digital scanning at entrance gates will also help to avoid long lines and …
Haunted houses producing magic sales figures
Haunted attractions in North America are delivering some frighteningly positive statistics as the sector builds up to Halloween later this month. A survey by Passage, an event ticketing company which operates ticketing brand HauntPay, found that the total number of guests visiting a haunt each year is increasing, with 68% of attractions seeing at least …