US Senator Scott Wilk’s legislation to prohibit exclusivity clauses in contracts between primary ticket sellers and entertainment venues in California headed to the Senate Floor and was voted on yesterday (Monday). The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this month. Senator Wilk said: “Exclusivity contracts with entertainment venues mean higher ticket prices …
Malaysian Government reportedly considering law to beat ticket scalpers
The Malaysian Government is reportedly considering introducing a new law to help tackle ticket scalping, following the issues experienced by fans attempting to purchase tickets for November’s Coldplay performance. The government is responding to the recent sales for a Coldplay concert, which saw tickets reportedly listed on resale sites for as much as RM43,000 (£7,637/€8,784/$9,500). …
Fortius appointed as sub-distributor of Paris 2024 hospitality packages
Switzerland-based hospitality provider Fortius has been appointed by Paris 2024 hospitality rights-holder, On Location, as a sub-distributor of Olympic hospitality and travel packages in over 50 countries. Ticket-inclusive hospitality and travel packages for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are now available to purchase, with the platform set to accommodate additional languages and extra services such …
Fleetwood Town signs up Ticketmaster ahead of 2023-24 campaign
English League One football club Fleetwood Town has revealed a new partnership with Ticketmaster Sport, ahead of the 2023-24 season. Ticketmaster Sport has aided Fleetwood in implementing digital ticketing at Highbury Stadium ahead of the next campaign. Not only will digital match tickets be available next season thanks to the partnership, but Ticketmaster will also …
New Scottish music festival cancelled due to poor ticket sales
Midnight Sun Weekender, a new music festival that was set to take place on the Isle of Lewis, has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales. The cancellation was revealed a week out from the event, which was due to take place at Lew’s Castle (pictured) in Stornoway, Scotland from May 25-27. The …
K-pop group Aespa to embark on first global tour
K-pop group Aespa have announced their first global tour ‘Synk: Hyper Line’, produced by live entertainment company Live Nation. There will be stops in the US, Latin America and Europe, with the tour kicking off on August 13 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Further stops in the US include Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, …
Malaysian authorities to discuss ticket scalping with Coldplay organiser following sales
Malaysian authorities are set to meet the organiser of a Coldplay concert at Kuala Lumpur’s 85,000-capacity National Stadium Bukit Jalil, after fans complained they couldn’t purchase tickets to the performance due to scalpers bulk-buying seats. According to reports, the organiser is set to meet with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to ensure the problem does not …
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce ‘Taylor Swift’ ticketing bill
Ahead of Taylor Swift’s performances at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, two lawmakers introduced a Transparent Ticket Pricing act, which would require ticket sellers to fully disclose the total cost of tickets inclusive of fees. Swift performed two concerts at Gillette Stadium over the weekend, one of which endured heavy rain. State Representative Dan Carey …
Assomusica challenges Italian Government on nominal ticketing
Assomusica president Carlo Parodi has sent proposals to the Italian Government to amend the Opera Foundations Decree, which is currently under examination by the Chamber of Deputies. More specifically, Parodi’s proposal is highlighting difficulties surrounding nominal ticketing, which was introduced a few years ago to combat issues in secondary ticketing. The Association of Organisers and …
Color Star Technology reveals K-pop group support
Color Star Technology, an entertainment technology company that aids the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, is set to sponsor two of XODIAC’s audio-visual experiences in the UK and the Netherlands. XODIAC is a new K-pop group that consists of nine members, which is set to make their debut in …