Madonna announces Celebration Tour – TheTicketingBusiness News

Madonna, the best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, is set to go on a global tour that could surpass her own touring record. The singer announced ‘Madonna: The Celebration Tour’ yesterday (Tuesday), which will feature her catalogue of music from the past four decades.  Produced by entertainment giant Live Nation, the 35-stop tour …

Ronaldo vs Messi super ticket sold to real estate mogul

A Saudi Arabian real estate mogul has won a mega ticket to watch a friendly between two football greats, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, after bidding SAR 10m (£2.1m/€2.4m/$2.7m) at an auction.  It was revealed last week that the businessman had made the significant offer, with the proceeds set to be donated to charity.  The …

Paris 2024 and On Location launch hospitality programme

Paris 2024 and On Location, which is acting as the official and exclusive hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, have launched an e-commerce platform offering customisable hospitality packages to the public.  Fans across the globe will now be able to access official Paris 2024 hospitality packages, which will include tickets to sporting sessions …

Seat Unique signs up first Formula 1 partner

Seat Unique has secured its first Formula 1 partnership and will become an official reseller of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  The new partnership will see Seat Unique power online hospitality and grandstand ticket sales for the race in Azerbaijan through its online platform. Fans will be able to book official hospitality packages through Seat Unique’s …

Palmeiras launches new Palmeiras Pay membership 

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Palmeiras has introduced Palmeiras Pay, a digital account that will bring together financial services, perks and experiences for fans.  The new Palmeiras Pay is linked to the Avanti fan partner programme and the Palmeiras Store. Membership is free, with no administration fee and the app is available to download …

New online season ticket exchange service for Bristol Rovers 

English League One football club Bristol Rovers, via its partnership with Ticketmaster, has introduced an online-only system to allow season ticket holders to exchange their tickets with the club if they can no longer make a match.  Rovers and Ticketmaster, as well as a number of other clubs, have tested and worked on the system …

Queensland residents warned over buying Dinosaur Festival Australia tickets

Shannon Fentiman, Queensland Attorney General, Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Voice, has warned local residents not to purchase tickets from Dinosaur Festival Australia.  Festival Ignite Pty Ltd, which trades as Dinosaur Festival Australia, operates the Dino Festival Australia website and the Facebook page, Light Festival …

Barclays Center returns to Ticketmaster after dropping SeatGeek

Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is returning to its former ticketing vendor, Ticketmaster, only a year or so into its seven-year contract with SeatGeek.  BSE Global, which is the parent company of the venue, named SeatGeek as its new official ticketing partner in July 2021. Barclays Center is the home of National Basketball Association …

Oak View Group introduces Theater Alliance and initial members

Oak View Group (OVG) has formed a Theater Alliance alongside an inaugural roster of 39 theatres and performing arts venues, in 18 markets across the US.  The alliance will benefit from collective buying power, sponsorship opportunities, industry best practices and resources, and shared proceeds from an annual fundraising gala. OVG, the venue development, advisory and …