[ad_1] The New York Metropolitan Opera has been forced to sell tickets through a different site after the company’s computer systems were targeted in a cyberattack. On Friday, the Metropolitan Opera announced on social media that it would sell $50 ($41/€47) tickets to some performances on a site run by Lincoln Center. The Met’s computer …
Digital Ally to create separate entertainment, ticketing business
[ad_1] TicketSmarter owner Digital Ally, which supplies video technology to law enforcement agencies, has revealed plans to split into two independent, publicly traded companies. Upon completion, stockholders will own equity in two businesses – Digital Ally and Kustom Entertainment, which will include TicketSmarter. The board of directors agreed that splitting the company was the best …
Accessible ticketing scheme launches for Broadway shows
[ad_1] The Harriet Tubman Effect (HTE) has partnered with a number of Broadway shows to launch Lantern Tix, an accessible ticketing initiative. Through the new scheme, groups and individuals from New York community-based organisations, schools and under-resourced communities will be able to watch Broadway shows for just $22.50 (£18/€21). The Harriet Tubman Effect is a …
Bad Bunny fans turned away from concert due to fake ticket mix up
[ad_1] Bad Bunny fans were reportedly turned away from a concert in Mexico City on Friday night, after issues surrounding tickets being cancelled by Ticketmaster despite being valid. The gig took place at the 87,000-capacity Estadio Azteca, where fans reported that their tickets were called fake or duplicated by security, or had been cancelled by …
CTS Eventim revealed as Athletics Championships ticketing provider
[ad_1] Ticketing services and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has become the exclusive ticketing provider of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. From August 19-27 next year, Budapest will host the Championships and 420,000 tickets have been placed on sale today (Monday). Athletes from over 200 countries will attend and there will be 14 stadium …
Stage Front VIP becomes One Championship’s official VIP experience partner
[ad_1] Martial arts organisation One Championship has welcomed Stage Front VIP as its official VIP experience partner. The multi-year partnership means that Stage Front VIP will provide VIP experiences for One Championship globally, and act as the organisation’s VIP experience partner in North America. One of Stage Front VIP’s first tasks is to provide experiences …
Women’s Super League witnesses 200% increase in average attendances
[ad_1] The Women’s Super League (WSL) has seen its average attendances increase by 200% following England Women’s win at Euro 2022 in the summer. England beat Germany in the final of UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 at a packed Wembley Stadium, which boasted a bumper crowd of 87,192. The attendance set a record across the men’s …
Qatar’s FIFA World Cup visitor expectations fall short
[ad_1] Qatar welcomed just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the FIFA World Cup, a stark contrast to the 1.2 million tourists expected by organisers. According to Reuters, which has seen an organisers’ report, Qatari officials predicted the peak period for international visitors to be between November 24-28 during the group …
FIFA World Cup turns to identity solutions provider HID
[ad_1] HID, a provider of identity solutions, has announced that it is the smart ticket producer of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the third time HID has worked with the FIFA World Cup. This year, the company provided a fully custom solution for outer-perimeter access control and all exit gates. The World …
English National Opera offers update following DCMS meeting
[ad_1] The English National Opera (ENO) has offered an update following its meeting with the DCMS Select Committee surrounding its funding cuts. Last month, Arts Council England (ACE) announced that the ENO would have its £12.6m ($15.5m/€14.6m) annual funding cut, with a possibility of relocating. Instead, the organisation will receive £17m over three years. The …