[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Secondary ticketing platform StubHub International has appointed Dan Mucha as chief executive. Mucha has joined StubHub International from online personalisation business Photobox Group, where he was also CEO. Prior to joining Photobox Group, Mucha held senior operating roles with Amazon and …
Tech Stack: Decentralised festivals, virtual reality and more…
[ad_1] Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Driven by blockchain technology DCentralize Festival is a hybrid music festival and conference, set to take place at Prestwold Hall Estate in the UK in August 2023. The live event will be streamed simultaneously in a metaverse hosted by Passage. The event …
NBA launches reimagined NBA App and NBA ID membership program
[ad_1] The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched the reimagined NBA App along with NBA ID, a new membership program offering fans benefits and rewards from the league, teams and partners. NBA ID is free to join and will link experiences across the league’s existing products like NBA League Pass and NBA Pick’Em. Throughout the …
Glasgow and Liverpool go head to head for Eurovision Song Contest
[ad_1] The BBC has revealed an update on the potential host city for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, with just Glasgow and Liverpool left in the running. Last month, the BBC announced a seven-city shortlist comprising Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. A final decision between Glasgow and Liverpool will be made in …
Seat Unique becomes official premium ticketing partner of Edgbaston
[ad_1] Premium marketplace Seat Unique has become the official premium ticketing partner of Birmingham cricket ground, Edgbaston. The deal will last four years and will see Seat Unique power Edgbaston’s premium ticket sales. Fans will be able to purchase premium tickets to watch Warwickshire and England play at Edgbaston through Seat Unique’s online platform, including …
Ed Sheeran backs ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative
[ad_1] Ed Sheeran has pledged his support for Music Venue Trust’s ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative, which aims to take control of the freeholds of music venue premises. By taking control of music venue freeholds, MVT will be able to give them a protected status under benevolent ownership. The concept is built on the ‘Community Share’ …
Last minute tickets for Qatar World Cup go on sale
[ad_1] Last minute tickets for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar are now on sale, with less than two months to go until the tournament. Tickets can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis with this final sales phase running until the end of the tournament. Initial inventory is expected to sell out quickly, but …
Paramore opts for Ticketmaster to limit pricy resales and scalping
[ad_1] Rock band Paramore will utilise Ticketmaster’s ‘Face Value Ticket Exchange’ for their upcoming tour to prevent expensive resales. Paramore is set to begin a concert series in the US with stops in California, Nebraska, Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas and Florida as well as Toronto in Canada and Mexico City in Mexico. Those looking to …
Art Week Tokyo compliments events with free app
[ad_1] Art Week Tokyo (AWT), which runs from November 3-6, has launched an app that offers reduced admission to participating museums, unlimited rides on AWT transport, and entry to the AWT bar. Art fans are able to download their free ticket to Art Week Tokyo and the app, which will also include a customisable map, …
Yankees tickets soar as search for record-breaking home run continues
[ad_1] Tickets to watch Major League Baseball (MLB)’s New York Yankees take on Boston Red Sox yesterday (Sunday) soared to $9,000 (£8,400/€9,400), as fans waited to see a 61st home run from Yankees player Aaron Judge. Judge did not quite reach the record-equalling 61st home run of the season, but tickets across various resale sites …