Ticketmaster Australia and the AFL’s Greater Western Sydney Giants are set to launch a series of digital collectibles during the remainder of the 2023 season. Beginning in round 14 of the Australian Football League (AFL), the Giants will issue one exclusive digital collectible, backed by NFT (non-fungible token) technology, per home game at Giants Stadium. …
Doncaster Rovers switch to e-ticketing
English League Two football club Doncaster Rovers will move to e-tickets for the upcoming season at Eco-Power Stadium, following an upgrade of its ticketing sales system. Supporters will no longer receive physical copies of match tickets, and will instead be sent an email containing an e-ticket which will include a QR code to be scanned …
Australia Council for the Arts supports artists and tours in reaching new audiences
The Australia Council for the Arts, which is soon to be renamed Creative Australia, has invested A$2.8m (£1.5m/€1.8m/$1.9m) in supporting artists touring their works and performances across the country, bringing art to regional and remote communities. The funding will provide support to artists in developing their craft or performances, as well as engaging new audiences. …
UK unveils £77m in new funds for creative industries sector
Hundreds of grassroots venues and touring musicians are among those set to benefit from new arts funding announced by the UK Government. The cash boost is part of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Creative Industries Sector Vision, which was unveiled this week and features some £77m of new funding across the sector. It is hoped that more …
Leeds’ new Project House names ticket partner ahead of launch
New Leeds music venue Project House has named Dice as its primary ticketing partner ahead of its opening next month. The new 1,000 capacity venue will launch in mid-July as Leeds celebrates its Year of Culture 2023. The multi-use events space will host a varied programme of music, exhibitions, vintage, food and record markets, conferences …
TM updates site after consumer privacy investigation
Ticketmaster has made a series of changes to its US website after being found to be in breach of best practice guidelines concerning consumer privacy and data collection by third-party companies. Ticketmaster acted after an investigation by the BBB National Programs (BBBNP), which oversees self-regulation programmes in areas such as advertising and marketing, was triggered …
Tech Stack: Sphere, Stage Front and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Sphere debuts “stunning” new camera system Sphere Entertainment has announced the launch of Sphere Studios, dedicated to developing the next generation of original immersive entertainment exclusively for Sphere through cutting-edge technology, tools and production facilities. The first of the Studios’ immersive innovations includes …
Burnley brings in Seat Unique as premium ticket partner
Burnley Football Club has announced Seat Unique as its official online hospitality and premium ticket partner. Following the Clarets’ promotion to the Premier League, Seat Unique will exclusively power the hospitality and premium experience offering at Turf Moor over the next three years. Burnley FC have long been committed to hosting exceptional premium matchday experiences …
People on the move: OVO Hydro, Kulttuuritalo and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC), which includes the OVO Hydro and The Armadillo, has appointed Colin Hartley as director of operations. Hartley has worked on numerous landmark events in the country, including the Glasgow 2018 European Championships. He was also championships director …
Harry Styles tops Billboard mid-year touring and ticket sales charts
British artist Harry Styles has topped sales tallies for the first time for his touring efforts, with $138.6m (£110m/€128m) made and 1.2 million tickets sold. Styles has beaten fellow British artist Sir Elton John to the number one sport on Billboard’s Top Tours chart. In 2021, he placed third in the abridged year-end ranking, number …