[ad_1] A Saudi Arabian businessman is at the front of the queue to secure a the VIP spot at an upcoming match between footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, after making a SAR 10m (£2.1m/€2.4m/$2.7m) bid. According to a report from Reuters, general manager of real estate group AgarOne, Mushref Al-Ghamdi, is currently the …
Silverstone MD suggests four-day British Grand Prix weekend
[ad_1] The Formula 1 British Grand Prix could become a four-day race weekend to offer motorsport fans more on-track action. Speaking on the main stage at motorsport event Autosport International in Birmingham yesterday (Thursday), the managing director of Silverstone (pictured), where the British GP is staged, said that Formula 1 needed to change the format of …
Data analysis shows live music audiences overtaking theatre
[ad_1] Data-driven consultancy Data Culture Change, in partnership with Campaign for the Arts, has analysed data from the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) which shows a slowdown in the upwards trajectory in post-pandemic arts attendances. In the three months from July to September 2022, the DCMS found that more adults in …
Tessitura teams up with Logitix
[ad_1] Tessitura, a non-profit technology company that serves arts and culture organisations, has partnered with ticketing technology company, Logitix. The partnership will offer performing arts associations more resources for optimising ticket distribution, and in turn maximising revenue. Proprietary software, distribution tools and analytics from Logitix will help theatres and performing arts centres to open new …
Patron Technology acquires Fan Interactive Marketing
[ad_1] Patron Technology, a technology platform for the live entertainment industry, has acquired Fan Interactive Marketing, a fan engagement and data-driven marketing solutions provider. The acquisition will benefit live entertainment organisations that wish to connect further with their fans. Fan Interactive’s marketing solutions and knowledge of audience development will also complement Patron Technology’s offering, and …
BetMGM sells concert tickets for pre-Super Bowl event
[ad_1] Sports betting app BetMGM is testing the waters by selling tickets to its first West Fest, kicking off the festivities for this year’s Super Bowl. The outdoor concert will feature performances from country artists Tim McGraw and Bailey Zimmerman at Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District. Super Bowl LVII is set to take place on Sunday, …
Live Nation increases convertible note offering to $900m
[ad_1] Live Nation Entertainment has increased its offering to $900m (£740m/€834m) in aggregate principal amount of its 3.125% convertible senior notes due 2029, a $50m rise on the previously announced $850m. A convertible note is a short-term debt that converts into equity and the promoter says it intends to use some of the net proceeds …
Premier League Disability Advisory Group calls on UEFA to resolve ticketing dispute
[ad_1] The Premier League’s Disability Advisory Group (DAG) has called for UEFA to help resolve a ticketing dispute between Spanish club Real Madrid and Liverpool, which will see disabled supporters only have access to four wheelchair spaces for a Champions League game in March. The wheelchair spaces are also all contained in the home end …
San Antonio Spurs set to break NBA single-game attendance record
[ad_1] The San Antonio Spurs are set to break the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s single-game attendance record tomorrow night (Friday). The Spurs will be taking on the Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome – the franchise’s former home – and the team has sold 63,592 tickets for the game. With standing room tickets, the game …
Charlotte 49ers launch new app with transition to mobile ticketing
[ad_1] The Charlotte 49ers have launched an updated mobile app, with the university football team moving to full mobile ticketing for the 2023-24 season. The new-look app is powered by Sidearm Sports, which provides the technology platform that powers official websites, mobile apps, statistical integration, live audio and visual streaming, and e-commerce platforms for collegiate …