Paris Saint-Germain fans will have the opportunity to watch their side from specially installed seats located at the edge of the pitch, thanks to the club’s partnership with Accor. The French hospitality company’s ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme is offering fans the chance to perch in the special seats through a random draw, …
U2 announce Las Vegas residency at the MSG Sphere
Irish rock band U2 have announced a Las Vegas residency which will take place at the new MSG Sphere at the Venetian, which is set to open this year. Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere will begin this autumn, but exact dates have not yet been revealed. The band shared a trailer during last night …
FIFA’s Request for Information offers opportunity to be involved with 2026 World Cup
FIFA, football’s global governing body, is seeking proposals from interested companies that can deliver a ticketing solution for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be taking place across Canada, Mexico and the US. The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition to feature 48 teams, an expansion on the current 32 teams. FIFA …
Ballot opens for King Charles coronation concert
A ballot has now opened for 10,000 free tickets to watch a concert at Windsor Castle to mark the coronation of King Charles. The concert will be held on May 7, the day after King Charles is crowned at Westminster Abbey, and will be televised by the BBC. There are 5,000 pairs of tickets in …
Ticketing start-up Fanbase raises £1m in latest funding round
Rugby-inspired ticketing start-up Fanbase, which specialises in software to deliver more efficient mobile ticketing and an improved fan experience for smaller clubs, has raised £1m (€1.1m/$1.2m) in a recent investment round. The Edinburgh-based firm is hoping to expand its presence in the US, and is already utilised by clubs in Scotland including Scottish Premiership side …
Second phase of ticket sales open for Netball World Cup 2023
The Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has opened the second phase of ticket sales ahead of this summer’s event. Netball fans are now able to secure tickets for all 60 matches including the semi-finals, bronze medal match and the final. The Netball World Cup is set to take place in Cape …
Swiss ski resort extends Catalate deal to utilise dynamic pricing
Arosa Lenzerheide, a ski resort in Switzerland, has extended its partnership with Catalate, a pricing and e-commerce platform for attractions. The ski resort is located in the Graubünden region of Switzerland and has signed another three-year contract with Catalate to continue utilising the platform’s dynamic pricing and e-commerce offerings. Arosa Lenzerheide originally partnered with Catalate …
NTIA report demonstrates importance of electronic music in the UK
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has presented its first UK Electronic Music Industry Report, which has demonstrated the economic, community and cultural value of the electronic music industry, and the genre’s interwoven presence in live concerts, events, venues and festivals. Published in collaboration with Audience Strategies, the report showcased how electronic music has had …
Floors Castle turns to Vennersys to update attractions management system
Floors Castle has recently enlisted integrated ticketing, retail and visitor management company Vennersys to update its attractions management system. The 300-year-old castle is nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders and makes up the centrepiece of the Roxburghe Estate, which is home to the Duke of Roxburghe and his family. Floors Castle traditionally used calculator tills …
Somerset County Cricket Club launches new ticketing app
Somerset County Cricket Club has launched a new ticketing app ahead of the 2023 season. Created in collaboration with Tixngo, a division of Secutix, the SCCC tickets app is a mobile ticketing wallet that will allow Somerset members and fans to securely store, download and transfer their digital tickets. The new app is compatible on …