We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Tuboleta has appointed Jorge Alberto Ríos Molina (left) as the new chief executive of the Colombian ticketing company. Molina has more than 30 years of experience across advertising, marketing and telecommunications. In his new role, Molina will continue Tuboleta’s digital transformation. Following …
AEG Europe calls on Government to block MSG Sphere London plan
AEG Europe, owner of The O2, has called on the UK Government to permanently block the proposed MSG Sphere in London after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove indicated that he is preparing to call in the planning decision. In AEG’s latest attempt at preventing the construction of the MSG Entertainment venue in the UK’s capital …
Strong year predicted for live events industry in 2023
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 following …
Over 400 venues sign up to FAC’s merchandise campaign
Hundreds of venues have signed up to a campaign agreeing to not take a cut of artists’ merchandise sales. The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) originally announced a new directory in January that highlighted music venues charging zero commission on the sale of merchandise. The FAC has now told NME that over 400 venues have signed …
People on the move: TRG Arts, AEG Europe and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Arts management consultancy TRG Arts has appointed Tony Followell (pictured right) as managing director, UK and Europe. Followell will be responsible for strategy and execution of the company’s vision, and financial and relational goals across the region. Before joining TRG Arts, Followell was …
People on the move: AEG Presents UK and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Toby Leighton-Pope (pictured left) has stepped down from his role as co-chief executive of live events company AEG Presents in the UK, it has been announced by AEG Europe. Leighton-Pope originally joined AEG in 2016 where he was appointed as joint-CEO alongside …