Malaysian authorities to discuss ticket scalping with Coldplay organiser following sales

[ad_1] 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 …

Massachusetts lawmakers introduce ‘Taylor Swift’ ticketing bill

[ad_1] 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 …

Assomusica challenges Italian Government on nominal ticketing

[ad_1] 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 …

Color Star Technology reveals K-pop group support

[ad_1] 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 …

Busan and Live Nation announce arena and entertainment complex

[ad_1] Entertainment giant Live Nation and Korea’s Busan Metropolitan City have revealed plans to develop an arena and multi-cultural entertainment complex in Busan.  The city is South Korea’s second most populous city after capital Seoul and the new entertainment destination will include a 20,000-capacity arena, an exhibition centre, hotels and an educational facility. There are …

Opry Entertainment Group expands partnership with AXS

[ad_1] Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) and ticketing platform AXS have expanded an existing relationship to include ticketing services for the OEG-owned and operated venues ACL Live (at The Moody Theater) and 3TEN ACL Live, in Austin, Texas. OEG will implement the full suite of AXS solutions at the two venues, bringing them in-line with the …

Ally Pally opts for Dice as primary ticketing partner

[ad_1] Live event discovery platform Dice has been appointed the primary ticketing partner for iconic London venue, Alexandra Palace. Ally Pally is able to deliver events for capacities ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 across its theatre, West Hall, Great Hall and award-winning park. The partnership represents the largest venue deal for Dice to date.  The …

Houston Astros to reward season ticket-holder loyalty with partnership

[ad_1] The Houston Astros Major League Baseball (MLB) team has partnered with loyalty and fan engagement platform, PointsVille, to reward season ticket-holders for their support. PointsVille’s platform enriches fan and visitors experiences through its immersive loyalty wallet, augmented reality (AR) experiences, rewards and loyalty management system. The partnership will help Astros season ticket-holders to earn, …

APP signs up SI Tickets as ticketing partner

[ad_1] The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) has signed up SI Tickets as its official ticketing partner. SI Tickets will also be the official home of primary ticket sales for all 2023 APP Tour events, beginning with the 2023 APP Newport Beach Open which runs from June 28-July 3.  APP Tour tickets will be available …

Major artists and over 20,000 back campaign to save O2 Academy Brixton

[ad_1] The Prodigy, Muse and Skunk Anansie are just some of the acts that have supported the campaign from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Brixton BID and Save Our Scene to save O2 Academy Brixton from closure. The campaign closed earlier this week with over 20,000 representations delivered to Lambeth Council, with the support …