[ad_1] The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Save Our Scene and Brixton BID have launched a campaign to save O2 Academy Brixton from permanent closure, following the death of two people as the result of a crowd crush. In December last year, two people died following a crowd crush at a gig from Afrobeats artist, …
Custom Content Blocks to Enhance Event Registration Website and More
[ad_1] Custom content blocks:Amp up your event pages with tailor-made content that strikes a chord with your audience. Spark interest and boost attendance with sections on who should attend, what to expect, and key takeaways. Multiple event organizer profiles:No more juggling multiple accounts! Now, manage diverse events, brands, and collaborations effortlessly within a single account. …
UK Gov rejects CMA’s recommendations on secondary ticketing
[ad_1] The UK Government has rejected the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s recommendations on secondary ticketing, some 19 months after they were made, saying that it “does not currently intend to introduce further regulation in this area”. The Government added that it would instead focus on “its consumer protection measures in the recently introduced Digital …
Cricket attendances bounce back in 2022 after pandemic
[ad_1] The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed that total attendance at cricket matches bounced back following the pandemic to reach 2.9 million in 2022. The figure is the second highest annual attendance on record, and is the highest ever when excluding global events such as the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. …
MSG’s Las Vegas Sphere venue sees further building cost increase
[ad_1] Madison Square Garden Entertainment’s (MSG Entertainment) highly anticipated Las Vegas Sphere venue is set to cost $2.3bn (£1.8bn/€2.1bn), after the company reported a cost increase of a further $125m. According to reports, documents showcasing the $125m increase were filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday (Wednesday). The Sphere at The Venetian’s …
Eventbrite to introduce further AI tools
[ad_1] Event management and ticketing platform Eventbrite has announced the integration of new GPT-powered tools to help creators with time-consuming steps involved in event planning. The new features will be rolled out later this month, and will help event organisers with tasks such as the creation of event pages and email campaigns. Further AI (Artificial …
Seat Unique named premium hospitality provider for Jacksonville Jaguars in the UK
[ad_1] Seat Unique has been appointed as the official premium hospitality provider of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars in the UK. The deal covers the Jaguars’ game at Wembley Stadium on October 1 against Atlanta Falcons. Official hospitality packages and premium tickets for the game will be available to purchase from tomorrow (Friday) via Seat Unique. …
Tixr named as preferred partner of American Association of Professional Baseball
[ad_1] Tixr has been named as the preferred primary ticketing partner of the American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB). The ticketing platform will begin handling events for the AAPB this year as part of a multi-year deal, with the league serving as a Major League Baseball partner league. AAPB commissioner Joshua Schaub said: “Ensuring a …
India’s Fanatic Sports debuts new finance options for global sports events
[ad_1] Indian sports experiences operator Fanatic Sports has opened a new finance service through travel fintech SanKash. Fanatic offers travel and event ticket and hospitality packages around the world. It is the official travel agent of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India and an authorised seller for the 2023 Ryder Cup, Roland Garros …
Eventbrite revenue surge aided by tech uptake
[ad_1] Eventbrite posted its best figures since the beginning of the pandemic as revenue surged during the first quarter of 2023. In a trading update for the three months to March 31, Eventbrite recorded revenue of $77.9m, which was up 39% on the $55.9m posted in Q1 2022 and a three-year high. Paid ticket volume …