The organising committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has unveiled a first look at its ticket pricing details. The official launch of ticketing, which will include the full price list, will take place in December, but Paris 2024 organisers have offered a glimpse of their plans. More than one million tickets will be offered …
TEG announces formation of TEG Europe
TEG has today (Tuesday) announced the formation of TEG Europe, bringing together its UK-based live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data operations into a single integrated operation. TEG Europe will be based out of Bristol and London and will comprise TEG Live Europe, which includes the former TEG MJR’s touring business; TEG Venues, which includes …
Tickets to go on sale for Japanese anime-inspired theme park
Tickets for a Japanese theme park that is based on the films of anime studio Studio Ghibli are set to go on sale next month. The theme park will be based on Studio Ghibli work, including the Oscar-winning ‘Spirited Away’. Tickets will go on sale on August 10 and will be sold using a lottery …
Ticketmaster releases statistics following Bruce Springsteen ticket pricing anger
Ticketmaster has released statistics about costs and percentages following fans’ anger over ticket prices for Bruce Springsteen’s tour. Last week, the first set of tickets went on sale for Springsteen’s US tour, with some Platinum seats costing almost $5,000 (£4,000/€5,000) for a mid-arena seat due to high demand from fans driving up the price. Ticketmaster …
Pollen turns to Goldman Sachs and Kroll in search for buyer – report
Events start-up Pollen is reportedly trying to find a buyer, and has turned to investment banking company Goldman Sachs and restructuring firm Kroll to aid its search. According to a report from Sky News, Pollen has turned to the companies to help salvage its future. However, one source said that Kroll’s involvement was solely surrounding …
Cover Genius acquires Booking Protect
Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded insurance, has acquired Booking Protect to expand its presence in the live event and entertainment market. Booking Protect is an embedded ticket protection provider for ticket sellers and live events companies. It has worked with the likes of SeatGeek, Spectrix, AudienceView and Night Out in the US; Zaiko in …
Victoria’s live music sector to receive funding boost
Victoria’s live music industry will receive a new A$8m (£4.6m/$5.6m/€5.4m) boost from the government as part of the Live Music Restart Program – Festivals and Events funding initiative. The program supports the cost of planning and delivering an established music festival or a series of events that will attract crowds of more than 3,000 people. …
Bristol Rovers changes season ticket plans following supporter feedback
English League One football club Bristol Rovers has altered its approach to season tickets ahead of the new season, after supporters complained about the new digital-only initiative. The club was set to adopt digital-only season tickets meaning fans would no longer receive a physical season card, but would instead be emailed a ticket before each …
Live Nation Singapore adds more Billie Eilish tickets
Live Nation Singapore has announced that additional tickets will be available for Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ concert at the city-state’s National Stadium. The new tickets are for spaces in a new standing area at the venue, which will be located behind the two front row standing pens, and are available to purchase now. Tickets …
Borussia Dortmund introduces new ticketing system
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has reshuffled its ticketing system for the sale of single match tickets. The football club has worked alongside fan representatives to improve the sale process of day tickets. Sales of day tickets for home games will still take place exclusively online for the 2022-23 season, with tickets only available in …