[ad_1] Ticketmaster Mexico could face a fine worth millions of dollars after more than 1,000 fans were prohibited from entry to a recent Bad Bunny concert, according to reports. NBC News has reported that Mexico’s Federal Consumer Attorney (PROFECO) told local press that fines given to Ticketmaster Mexico could total up to 10% of the …
Tech Stack: NFT Ticketing, Web3 and the music industry, and more…
[ad_1] Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… NFT Ticketing SeatlabNFT has partnered with international sports organisation, Everything in Sport (EIS), to provide NFT (non-fungible tokens) ticketing and airdrop functionality for the Women’s Edition (pictured) of its conference in March. The event is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur …
People on the move: AEG Presents UK and more…
[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… AEG Presents UK has appointed Chris Wareing (pictured left) as senior vice-president for global touring and Paris Harding (pictured right) as its latest promoter. Wareing hopes to expand the company’s hip hop and rap presence globally, and has experience in this …
EU £333,000 metaverse party flops
[ad_1] Just six people attended the European Union (EU)’s metaverse party, according to reports. The EU was attempting to engage with those between the ages of 18 and 35 that were not particularly interested in politics. The European Commission’s foreign aid department spent €387,000 (£333,000/$412,000) on the online space. Journalist Vince Chadwick attended the ‘gala’ …
Bad Bunny tours reign supreme, Ed Sheeran sells most tickets in 2022
[ad_1] Industry data from Pollstar has revealed that Ed Sheeran’s ‘+–=÷× Tour’ (‘Mathematics Tour’) sold the most tickets in 2022, with more than three million tickets sold. Sales for Sheeran’s tour grossed $251.3m (£202m/€236m), placing him third behind rapper Bad Bunny and Sir Elton John. Bad Bunny’s ‘World’s Hottest Tour’ and ‘El Último Tour Del …
Fellaz to launch membership and NFT-based ticket for music festival
[ad_1] Fellaz, a Singapore-based Web3 entertainment and lifestyle eco-system, is set to introduce a new NFT-based membership service. Members will be offered exclusive access to a community with the same membership status, which will enable direct communication with other members through a protocol. The membership can also be used as a premium admission pass to …
NSW Art Gallery’s new space attracts 86,000 visitors in first week
[ad_1] The Art Gallery of New South Wales (NSW)’s new expansion has attracted over 86,000 visits in its first week, with 25,000 visiting for the one-night-only Art for All concert held in The Domain. The free concert was headlined by English singer Ellie Goulding and celebrated the new building in Sydney, and was a culmination …
Taylor Swift fans offered second chance to purchase Eras Tour tickets
[ad_1] Taylor Swift fans have been given a second chance to secure tickets for the singer’s Eras Tour, with reports of those having signed up to Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan programme receiving notifications that tickets are available. Billboard has reported that users of the Verified Fan programme – which is Ticketmaster’s attempt at squeezing out bots …
The Kia Oval ticket ballot closes with record requests
[ad_1] The Kia Oval ticket ballot for 2023 international entries has closed with over one million ticket requests, a record for Surrey County Cricket Club and the ground. Unprecedented demand for tickets via the ballot saw 119,000 individuals request over 1.1 million tickets in total. A release from Surrey – which plays its cricket at …
PDC launches mobile ticketing for World Darts Championship
[ad_1] The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has launched mobile ticketing for the 2022-23 Cazoo World Darts Championship. Tickets will be available through the new PDC Tickets App, in a bid to improve fan experience, security and sustainability across darts events. The app will offer fans the ability to access mobile tickets through their smartphone. The …