The Welsh Government has been criticised by an investigation that probed its £4.25m purchase of farmland as it sought to give its backing to the Green Man music festival. Adrian Crompton, the Auditor General, said ministers acted with “avoidable haste” when they chose last March to acquire Gilestone Farm for the music, science and arts …
Brighton uncovers touting ring ahead of Liverpool clash
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion has blocked tickets and suspended more than 100 online accounts after cracking an attempted ticket touting ring which sought to exploit fans ahead of last weekend’s FA Cup tie against Liverpool. Ahead of the fixture at the club’s Amex Stadium, Brighton’s supporter services team uncovered the scam, and …
Lollapalooza India debut attracts 60,000 fans
Lollapalooza India has been hailed for setting new standards for the vast nation’s festival scene after welcoming more than 60,000 fans to its inaugural event. International stars The Strokes, Divine, Jackson Wang and Imagine Dragons were among the 40 acts that performed at the first-ever large-scale international music festival in India. The two-day, multi-genre event …
Watford FC partners with Seat Unique
Seat Unique has become the exclusive premium seating and hospitality platform of English Football League club Watford FC. Throughout the three-year partnership, Seat Unique will be powering Watford’s premium seating and hospitality sales through its online platform, giving fans access to official premium experiences at Vicarage Road stadium. Using innovative technology, fans can now safely …
Tech Stack: Astros, Broadway and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Astros’ chatbot success Houston Astros sold 4,000 tickets through chatbots during their successful 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season as they were crowned World Series winners. The Astros, who reported the second-highest regular season attendance in the American League, deployed Satisfi Labs AI …
People on the Move: Logitix, Milwaukee Brewers and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Aaron LeValley has been appointed to the role of chief strategy officer at Logitix, the live event ticketing technology and analytics specialist. LeValley, a 2021 Sports Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree, will be tasked with helping Logitix partners grow their revenue, …