[ad_1] The upcoming Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has sold 350,000 tickets, with International Rugby League chair Troy Grant calling the figure “great”. In an interview with Insidethegames, Grant said: “Cost of living increases means late minute ticket-buying will be a likely outcome, so we’re optimistic targets are being met.” The tournament is set to …
PRS for Music reveals record-breaking royalty distribution
[ad_1] PRS for Music, which represents the rights of over 160,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK and globally, has revealed a record-breaking £211m (€240m/$233m) royalty distribution to members. The figure marks the highest-ever payment in its 108-year history, and an 18% year-over-year increase on October 2021. Live and public performance royalties were …
Revised ticketing bundles for Qatar’s museums
[ad_1] Qatar Museums, a government entity that oversees the nation’s museums, has revised its ticketing policy for entry into museums until December 31, 2022. The new policy is already in place and visitors should book and purchase tickets through the Qatar Museums website. Museum admission tickets will also include entry to exhibitions held at numerous …
Semnox RFID solution implemented at Fun City venues across Middle East
[ad_1] Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, has implemented its Parafait RFID cashless solution at Fun City venues across the Middle East. Landmark Group’s Fun City venues can be found across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and India. Fun City venues in India have …
Tuskegee University launches online sports ticketing platform
[ad_1] Tuskegee University in Alabama has launched an online sports ticketing platform. Guests can purchase general admission tickets to all Tuskegee athletic sporting events through the HomeTown Fan app from HomeTown Ticketing. Fans can also purchase tickets online through the Golden Tigers’ website. Digital scanning at entrance gates will also help to avoid long lines …
Haunted houses producing magic sales figures
[ad_1] Haunted attractions in North America are delivering some frighteningly positive statistics as the sector builds up to Halloween later this month. A survey by Passage, an event ticketing company which operates ticketing brand HauntPay, found that the total number of guests visiting a haunt each year is increasing, with 68% of attractions seeing at …
England’s rugby league team partners Sportsbreaks
[ad_1] Sportsbreaks has become a partner and shirt sponsor of England’s teams ahead of this year’s Rugby League World Cup 2021. The agreement with the Rugby Football League (RFL) will see the Sportsbreaks logo appear on the sleeve of the playing shirts of the three England teams during the competition, which begins later this month. …
Ticketmaster Sport rolls out away ticketing digital solution
[ad_1] Ticketmaster Sport is rolling out its away ticketing digital technology across English football following a successful trial. The system seeks to overcome some of the challenges that have traditionally complicated away match ticketing for both the home and visiting clubs and their supporters. Home teams can now offer fully digital tickets for all fans …
SXSW loses court action against insurer
[ad_1] South By Southwest (SXSW) has lost a court action against its insurer over who should cover its legal costs in relation to a class action lawsuit over its cancellation in 2020. District Judge Robert Pitman concluded that Federal Insurance Co is not required to cover the costs that the Texas-based festival incurred when dealing …
Electric Group renews with TM as Newcastle NX opens
[ad_1] Venue operator Electric Group has agreed a renewal of its long-term partnership with Ticketmaster as it opens its overhauled NX Newcastle. The Newcastle venue, formerly O2 Academy, this week hosts its first live show since a £27m redevelopment project, with Digga D to perform. NX Newcastle can hold 2,100 for club nights and 1,550 …