Doncaster Rovers switch to e-ticketing

[ad_1] 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 …

Australia Council for the Arts supports artists and tours in reaching new audiences

[ad_1] 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 …

UK unveils £77m in new funds for creative industries sector

[ad_1] 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 …

TM updates site after consumer privacy investigation

[ad_1] 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 …

Tech Stack: Sphere, Stage Front and more…

[ad_1] 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 …

Burnley brings in Seat Unique as premium ticket partner

[ad_1] 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 …

People on the move: OVO Hydro, Kulttuuritalo and more…

[ad_1] 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 …

Harry Styles tops Billboard mid-year touring and ticket sales charts

[ad_1] 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, …

Harlequins reveals record season ticket sales, relaunches priority pass

[ad_1] Premiership Rugby club Harlequins recently revealed record sales for 2023-24 season ticket memberships, which sold out for the second season in a row.  The strong demand for tickets last season at The Stoop has seen the club relaunch its Harlequins Ticket Priority Pass, which will enable supporters to secure seats before tickets are released …