New Axess and Ticketmaster partnership for Bristol Rovers 

The upcoming football season will see Bristol Rovers begin a new partnership with Axess and Ticketmaster, which will deliver the English League One club’s ticketing and access control at The Memorial Stadium.  The new partnership will see the introduction of Axess software and scanning hardware for access control at the stadium. Axess has worked with …

Organisations collaborate to amplify voices of Black disabled creators and professionals in music

Charity Attitude is Everything and Black Lives in Music (BLIM) have revealed their first major collaboration, the ‘Unseen Unheard’ report and podcast.  The disability-led and Black-led charities have joined forces to amplify the voices of Black disabled creators and professionals working across the UK’s music industry. Based on survey findings taken from BLIM’s October 2021 …

Sunderland AFC adds APT SKIDATA as new partner for access control

English Championship club Sunderland AFC has appointed APT SKIDATA as its new partner for access control at the Stadium of Light.  The new five-year partnership will see the people access solutions provider upgrade and install the latest access control technology at the 48,707-capacity stadium, with completion predicted ahead of the 2023-24 season. Fans will benefit …

SKIDATA brings the wow factor

Tibetan bridge Castelsaraceno Italy Experience green tourism at Castelsaraceno with the world’s longest Tibetan bridge! You will simply say ‘WOW’. The bridge with its 1160 steel steps to cross, its 586 meters length and 80 meters height from the ground, is an attraction suitable for everyone: couples, families with children and all people who love …

Tech Stack: Hybrid theatre, New Year’s Eve in the metaverse and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Hybrid theatre Award-winning online theatre company Remote Theater has announced its fourth season, which will include hybrid, online and offline performances. Remote Theater was created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2023 will feature an in-person and live-streamed concert in …

HID Global increases events presence with Janam Technologies acquisition

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. With …

Fabrikus World utilises Connect&Go solution

Connect&Go, the integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology provider, has partnered with Fabrikus World in the South of France.  The Montreal-headquartered company will provide its Konnect all-in-one management platform, which will enable the theme park to power a seamless experience through technology and real-time data.  By utilising the Konnect platform and a new integration …

Accesso extends presence in North America

Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider to the leisure, entertainment and cultural sectors, has expanded its roster with a batch of new clients. Accesso has added 15 North American operators – from casinos to theatres – to its list of clientele, with the partners utilising the Accesso ShoWare box office ticketing suite. New companies …