Entertainment giant Live Nation has avoided an antitrust lawsuit accusing it and Ticketmaster of exploiting its market power, and forcing inflated prices on fans. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday (Monday) upheld a previous ruling and rejected a class-action lawsuit, as fans and concertgoers forfeited their right to sue when purchasing …
Knuckleheads launches new digital ticket and event management system
Knuckleheads, an idea-to-app store and digital technology company, has launched a new digital ticket and event management system, ‘Wannago?’. The system will help producers across the US to sell tickets to in-person and virtual events. ‘Wannago?’ features native apps for consumers, responsive web apps, integrated merchant services and customer interaction capabilities. ‘Wannago?’ has been designed …
SOLT data shows consistent pricing, attendances and revenues up in 2022
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT)’s 2022 sales data for its member venues, which includes all commercial West End locations and London’s major subsidised theatres, has shown that ticket pricing stayed consistent this year, despite rising costs. It is the first time SOLT has released a full set of annual figures since 2019, after …
Ice Cream Farm opts for Vennersys attraction management and ticketing solution
The Ice Cream Farm, a Cheshire, UK-based attraction, has partnered with Vennersys to utilise the attraction management and solution provider’s VenposCloud system. The attraction and farm is recognised as the largest ice cream shop in the world and welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually. Prior to its partnership with Vennersys, the Ice Cream Farm operated …
Premier League’s problem with ticket touts
The Iridium Consultancy’s Reg Walker has said that the English Premier League’s top clubs each have between 8-12,000 season tickets, memberships and hospitality tickets under the control of touts, according to an article from the BBC. Security expert Walker, who owns The Iridium Consultancy, told BBC Sport that Premier League touting is worth …
Live Company Group reports 15,000 ticket sales ahead of Cape Town Formula E race
Live Company Group (LVCG)’s Live Company Sports and Entertainment (LCSE) division, which manages the 2023 Formula E Cape Town E-Prix in South Africa, has said that 15,000 tickets have been sold for the event so far. The Surrey-headquartered live events, entertainment and sport events company said that roughly 70% of the 21,000 tickets have been …
Real Valladolid suspends season ticket holders over racist abuse
Real Valladolid has suspended 12 of its season ticket holders while alleged verbal racist abuse against Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior (pictured right) is investigated by the authorities and the Spanish LaLiga club. Valladolid said the members will not be allowed to use their tickets to attend games while the investigation was ongoing. The alleged …
PSG fans offered chance to win front row seats with Accor
Paris Saint-Germain fans will have the opportunity to watch their side from specially installed seats located at the edge of the pitch, thanks to the club’s partnership with Accor. The French hospitality company’s ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme is offering fans the chance to perch in the special seats through a random draw, …
U2 announce Las Vegas residency at the MSG Sphere
Irish rock band U2 have announced a Las Vegas residency which will take place at the new MSG Sphere at the Venetian, which is set to open this year. Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere will begin this autumn, but exact dates have not yet been revealed. The band shared a trailer during last night …
FIFA’s Request for Information offers opportunity to be involved with 2026 World Cup
FIFA, football’s global governing body, is seeking proposals from interested companies that can deliver a ticketing solution for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be taking place across Canada, Mexico and the US. The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition to feature 48 teams, an expansion on the current 32 teams. FIFA …