[ad_1] Ticketmaster said it has captured over $500m for artists and event organisers from resale markets in 2022 alone as it responded to criticism over its use of dynamic pricing for the recent Bruce Springsteen on-sale. The ticketing giant was slammed earlier this month by influential US Congressman Bill Pascrell, the Chairman of the House …
Backstage: Justin Bieber, Bob Dylan and more
[ad_1] A round-up of the latest live music news… Justin Bieber has postponed the remainder of his world tour with 70 concerts across four continents impacted. The Canadian singer said the same health problems that caused him to postpone dates in North America earlier this year were the reason for his decision to cancel upcoming …
Seattle Mariners launches Work from the Ballpark Day
[ad_1] Seattle Mariners has introduced a new promotion designed to attract home-workers to afternoon games at T-Mobile Park. Work from the Ballpark Day was introduced for this week’s game against Chicago White Sox, which started at 1.10pm in the Washington city. The Mariners said around 150 fans bought the special $50 tickets that included a …
Legends League Cricket signs up BookMyShow
[ad_1] Legends League Cricket, the India-based competition for retired stars of the game, has announced BookMyShow as the exclusive ticketing partner for its upcoming season. The four-team series, which will feature the likes of Brett Lee, Jacques Kallis, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle, runs between September 18 and October 8, 2022. Tickets for the games …
UK’s new Culture Secretary urged to prioritise action on rising costs
[ad_1] The UK’s new Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has been urged to take immediate action to support the entertainment and arts sectors in the wake of rising costs. Donelan, a former WWE marketing executive, replaces Nadine Dorries in the role, which covers entertainment, sport and the arts, after being appointed by new UK Prime Minister …
Moratorium filed by Festicket ends, suggestions of falling into administration
[ad_1] A moratorium filed by festival package company Festicket has come to an end, with Companies House filings detailing suggestions from monitors that the company should enter administration. Filings show that the moratorium was ended by monitors on August 30 as ‘the company is unable to pay any of the following that have fallen due: moratorium …
SeatGeek becomes official ticket provider for San Diego Open
[ad_1] Ticketing platform SeatGeek has today (Wednesday) announced a new multi-year partnership with the San Diego Open. SeatGeek will become the official ticket provider for the tennis tournament, with organisers able to access products such as the backend technology platform, Unify. The backend platform allows teams, theatres and arenas to create, sell and manage access …
Wales’ George North joins Seat Unique as brand ambassador and investor
[ad_1] Wales Rugby, British & Irish Lions and Ospreys player George North has joined Seat Unique as a brand ambassador and investor. North will sit alongside fellow rugby legends Sam Warburton and Sir Clive Woodward as a representative of the Seat Unique brand. Seat Unique will work alongside the Wales player to make official hospitality …
People on the move: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Tix Ticketing and more…
[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Einar Þór Gústafsson has left his role of vice-president of product and engineering at Tix Ticketing after one year. He has taken up a new position as product manager at Gangverk, a software company based in Reykjavik. More specifically, Þór Gústafsson will be working …
Tech Stack: Attractions, digital ticketing and more…
[ad_1] Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Connect&Go implements Konnect Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has partnered with Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone. The two attractions will utilise the Konnect platform, an all-in-one attractions management platform. Roaring Springs and Wahooz …