[ad_1] The live events industry in the UK is set to have a strong year in 2023, with rising demand for festivals, gigs, West End theatre and VIP event tickets. According to an article from the Guardian, demand for tickets is increasing despite a cost-of-living crisis across the UK, which will continue the industry’s recovery …
Afrochella ends after five years
[ad_1] Afrochella will not return after five years of festivals celebrating Ghanaian music and culture, according to organisers. The festival, which took place December 28-29, featured performances from the likes of Burna Boy and Skepta. As per the BBC, co-founder Abdul Abdullah told attendees at the 7,000-capacity El-Wak Stadium in Accra, Ghana, that “this is …
Music fans oppose dynamic pricing, priced out of gigs according to research
[ad_1] Music fans across Britain have been priced out of attending live music gigs, according to recent research from data and analytics group, YouGov. Research from YouGov showed that more than half of Britons also strongly opposed dynamic pricing when it comes to purchasing tickets. The survey demonstrated that 71% were against the idea, including …
Event Management System: Everything you need to know – Blog
[ad_1] Planning and organizing an event is no small feat – from deciding the type of event to managing its logistics, there’s a lot that goes into it. But what if you had help with all these tasks? Event management systems are here to make your life easier! In this article, we’ll discuss all the …
Northern Territory events receive A$2.34m boost
[ad_1] Northern Territory residents and visitors to the Australian state will be able to enjoy a jam-packed events calendar in 2023, thanks to a A$2.34m (£1.3m/$1.6m/€1.5m) funding boost through the local government’s Event Funding Programme (EFP). The Northern Territory Government’s funding is administered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). Categories of funding include community, …
HID Global increases events presence with Janam Technologies acquisition
[ad_1] Stockholm-headquartered access solutions provider, ASSA ABLOY, has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition was completed through identity solutions technology provider, HID Global, which is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Janam’s acquisition will aim to enhance HID’s events access portfolio and improve the experience for fans globally. …
2022 in review – December
[ad_1] Glastonbury Festival organisers announced in early December that Sir Elton John will be headlining the event in 2023, which will be the iconic singer’s last UK performance on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Sir Elton will be closing the festival on Sunday June 25 with a lively performance on the Pyramid Stage. A …
2022 in review – November
[ad_1] The month of November saw Ticketmaster come under fire for its handling of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket pre-sale. The platform was unable to deal with the amount of traffic despite the company using its Verified Fan scheme. It subsequently cancelled the general onsale and had to resort to using Ticketstoday to sell …
2022 in review – October
[ad_1] As the year began to wind down, investor Silver Lake started to look at exit options for its ticketing and live entertainment business, TEG, according to reports. TEG, which also owns ticketing firm Ticketek, was acquired by Silver Lake in 2019. A North America coalition led by economic libertarian groups and consumer champions was …
2022 in review – September
[ad_1] Manchester is set to welcome a new arts venue in 2023 in the form of the £186m ($227m/€213m) Factory International, with its opening events announced in September 2022. Director Danny Boyle will use the space to launch a live production of The Matrix, while the venue will also become the permanent home of the …