US Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr have introduced an updated BOSS and SWIFT Act legislation, which they believe is needed for transparency and regulation within the live events ticket marketplace. The legislation is named in honour of artists Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, with fans …
FC Barcelona cuts season ticket prices ahead of Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys stay
FC Barcelona’s board of directors have agreed to a 50% reduction in the prices of season ticket prices for the 2023-24 season, which will be spent at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The move has been made in response to fan’s displeasure at the Spanish LaLiga club’s initial ticketing details, which saw up to a 30% …
DEAG sees strong start to 2023
Live entertainment and ticketing company DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) has witnessed its revenues increase in the first quarter of 2023. In the first three months of this year, revenues have increased by 55% to €48m (£42m/$52m), compared to €31m in the same period, the year prior. It is also an improvement on the €25.5m …
TEG acquires Left Field Live and Rugby Live
Live entertainment, sport, ticketing and data business TEG has acquired Left Field Live and Rugby Live. Left Field Live and TEG have worked together since 2014 to deliver events globally, partnering with brands and clubs such as the Premier League’s Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City; LaLiga’s Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid; Serie …
Further Las Vegas Grand Prix hospitality offerings unveiled
Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have revealed new hospitality experiences for November’s inaugural Formula 1 race, including Heineken House, Club SI and Club Paris. Tickets for the new hospitality experiences will be available via the third and final round of ticket sales, which will begin on June 9. American Express card members will receive pre-sale …
Professional Fighters League utilises Web3 partnership to offer NFT VIP experiences
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts league, has partnered with Web3 technology company CrossTower to offer NFT VIP experiences for fans. The NFT (non-fungible token) VIP experiences will be built on the blockchain XRP Ledger (XRPL). Together, PFL and CrossTower will release a limited number of NFT VIP tickets as part of …
CTS Eventim brings in Trevi to begin Milan arena construction
Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has commissioned civil engineering company Trevi with the first construction phase of the new Arena Santa Giulia in Milan. The multifunctional arena in Italy is part of the development of the new Santa Giulia district and will be used for ice hockey events during the 2026 Winter Olympic …
Queensland supports the arts through touring fund
The Queensland Government has supported 13 arts tours through an investment of almost A$1.6m (£844,000/€973,000/$1m) via the Touring Queensland Fund, with the aim of engaging regional communities. The funding will go towards 13 touring arts and cultural experiences, including five full-time industry placements. The funding will support a range of arts experiences, from music tours …
Broadway stats comparable to pre-pandemic levels
Broadway League end-of-season statistics have revealed that some 12.3 million attended shows with grosses reaching $1.58bn (£1.28bn/€1.47bn). It is the first full season since Broadway returned following a period of COVID-19 pandemic closures, with the statistics covering between May 23, 2022 and May 21, 2023. The Broadway League, a US trade association for the Broadway …
Future Ticketing adds Cambridge RUFC to portfolio
Future Ticketing has partnered with Cambridge Rugby, which recently claimed the National League 1 title and gained promotion to the Championship for the first time. Championship Rugby is the second tier of English men’s rugby union, with winners of the league promoted to the Premiership. Liam Holton, Future Ticketing chief executive, said: “Future Ticketing is …