Fix The Tix, a coalition of 30 US organisations representing live entertainment, music and performing arts, has published a plan it believes can “reform” ticketing in the country. The group was launched last month and features organisations such as the National Independent Venues Association (NIVA), the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and more. In …
West End ticket prices mellow after COVID-19 spikes – survey
West End ticket prices have stabilised for the first time since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Stage’s recent ticket survey. Last year, top-price tickets for productions across London’s West End saw a 20% surge in price compared to pre-pandemic. Now, The Stage has revealed that the average most expensive ticket …
Management completes buy-out of Billetto
Ballroom, a holding company led by Billetto management, has acquired 100% of the debt and equity in Billetto, an event marketplace in Denmark and Sweden. The holding company is made up of Billetto founder Patrick Borre with investment from existing chairman Joe Cohen, MC-Group, The Öhman Group and VNV Global. Billetto was acquired from the …
TicketManager brought in by Carolina Panthers as ticket management partner
The Carolina Panthers and TicketManager have teamed up to bring in the event and guest management platform as the NFL franchise’s official corporate ticket management partner. TicketManager’s tools and technology will be utilised by all corporate partners and corporate ticket-holders, including corporate ticket re-sale powered by the team’s exclusive seller of all tickets, Ticketmaster. Panthers …
Primavera Sound Madrid cancels opening day due to weather
Today’s (Thursday’s) Primavera Sound Madrid opening day has been cancelled due to safety concerns around an adverse weather forecast. Organisers of the festival revealed yesterday evening that the first day had been cancelled due to the “persistent severe weather experienced in recent weeks that has affected the pre-production of the festival” and the heavy storms …
FC Copenhagen posts Scandinavian attendance record
FC Copenhagen has achieved a record average attendance for a football club across Denmark and the wider Scandinavian region. The Danish Superliga club welcomed an average gate of 28,860 spectators during the 2022-23 season, which is the highest-ever aggregate crowd across the region, according to Mikkel Bjerre, FC Copenhagen’s ticketing and customer service manager. The …
Great Canadian boosts programming with Live Nation
North American gaming group Great Canadian Entertainment has announced an exclusive partnership with Live Nation to bring leading music and comedy acts to its venues across Canada. Great Canadian, which operates 25 properties in Canada, including casinos and race tracks, has named Live Nation Canada as its exclusive booking agent, and the two companies will …
San Diego MLS signs Legends to lead ticket sales
New Major League Soccer team San Diego MLS has signed up Legends to manage its global partnerships, premium seating and season ticket sales. According to a statement issued by the partners, Legends is working with San Diego MLS ownership and chief executive Tom Penn to formulate long-term partnerships and season ticket memberships for the club …
Magic Weekend attendance up as fans back Super League event’s future
Super League’s 2023 Magic Weekend attracted a crowd of 63,269 to Newcastle’s St James’ Park in what was the rugby league event’s highest overall crowd in five years. The opening day figure of 36,943 was the fourth-highest single-day attendance since the event – which sees an entire six-game round of Super League matches played over …
Tech Stack: Apple’s AR headset and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Apple’s AR headset Apple’s new augmented reality (AR) Vision Pro headset has been tipped to transform how people enjoy live entertainment. The spatial computer product, which was introduced at the tech giant’s annual WWDC event, has the capability of enhancing areas of life …