Ticketing and live event discovery platform Dice has announced the launch of a new fan feature in the form of ‘Groups’. Developed by Dice’s product team, Groups will help fans to connect with their friends and coordinate going out to events. Fans using Dice will have the option to create a Group from their profile …
Over four million attempt to purchase tickets for Taylor Swift Australia shows
A record-breaking four million people across Sydney and Melbourne attempted to secure tickets to see Taylor Swift during the Frontier Touring member pre-sale. A spokesperson from Ticketek Australia said that prior to the onsale this morning, over 800,000 fans were in the lounge waiting to secure tickets for the singer’s Eras Tour, which is another …
Tech Stack: K-pop, attractions and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Protecting K-pop K-pop agency SM Entertainment has launched a new reporting website called ‘KWANGYA 119’ to help protect the rights and interests of SM artists. The platform will function as a messaging board where fans can report issues surrounding defamation, fake news, copyright …
People on the move: Logitix, Tixserve and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Jon Bailey has joined Ludus, a US-based ticketing platform utilised by more than 2,000 performing arts organisations including schools, colleges, community theatres and performing arts centres to manage their ticketing, marketing, fundraising and streaming. Bailey has more than 20 years of experience …
Three Ways to Boost Event Attendance, Awareness, and Viewership with Athlete Partnerships
In today’s competitive marketing landscape, brands are constantly seeking innovative strategies to enhance event attendance, increase awareness, and maximize viewership. One effective approach gaining traction is partnering with athletes on social media to draw eyes. These partnerships offer a unique opportunity to tap into the influence, reach, and engagement of athletes, creating a powerful synergy …
Surreal report reveals entertainment offerings important to Brits
Surreal, a Melbourne-headquartered provider of live entertainment management software, has revealed that an entertainment offering positively affects where Brits choose to go out. According to its latest report ‘Understanding Consumer Sentiment Towards Live Entertainment’, 61% said entertainment offerings are key to choosing a destination. Some 98% of the respondents also said that they would pay …
Wireless Festival to call Finsbury Park home for next five years
Wireless Festival is set to take place in Finsbury Park for the next five years, after promoter Festival Republic signed a deal with Haringey Council. The rap and urban music festival will now take place in the north London park until 2027, despite opposition from locals and the Friends of Finsbury Park group. According to …
Cineworld to file for administration in the UK as part of restructuring plans
Cinema chain Cineworld has said that its screens will remain open despite plans to file for administration next month. The cinema chain was hit hard by forced closures at the hand of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cineworld Group includes cinema brands Regal, Cinema City, Picturehouse and Planet. The move will see Cineworld’s London-listed shares …
Taylor Swift Melbourne concerts declared major events to protect against ticket scalping
The Victorian Government has declared Taylor Swift’s Melbourne Eras Tour concerts as a major event, helping to crack down on ticket scalpers and stop fans from being ripped off. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, has made a major event ticketing declaration for Taylor Swift’s Melbourne performances under the Major Events Act …
DEAG Corporate Bond 2023/2026 successfully placed in full
DEAG Deutsche Entertainment (DEAG) has successfully completed the placement of its Corporate Bond, with an issue volume of €50m (£43m/$55m). The issue was oversubscribed and the offering was terminated earlier yesterday (Monday). The annual fixed interest rate was set at 8% during the book building process. DEAG announced the issuance of the Corporate Bond earlier …