LA Live’s Microsoft Theater will officially be renamed as Peacock Theater from July 11, following a multi-year agreement between AEG and NBCUniversal’s premium streaming service, Peacock. The 7,100-seat concert and special events venue is located within AEG’s four million-square-foot downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment district, LA Live. The district’s 40,000 square-foot open air …
People on the Move: AEG, Ticketmaster and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… AEG Global Partnerships has promoted Matthew Zweck to vice-president, global partnerships APAC, to oversee the group’s expansion across the Asia Pacific region. Zweck, who has been with the Los Angeles-headquartered group for 10 years, will lead the expansion of the group’s sponsorship …
AEG to expand Global Partnerships division in Asia Pacific
AEG Global Partnerships has announced plans to expand across the Asia Pacific region. The commercial and sponsorship division will focus on building strategic partnerships for AEG’s portfolio of assets in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand from its Melbourne, Australia base. It now plans to expand the unit’s reach to Nagoya and Osaka …
Firefly Music Festival reveals AEG Global Partnerships-brokered Autograph deal
Firefly Music Festival has partnered with Tom Brady’s Web3 brand Autograph and live entertainment company AEG Presents. Attendees will have exclusive access and experiences to discover at this year’s festival, which will take place at the end of the month in Dover, Delaware. The deal, which was brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, will involve all …
People on the move: Project Admission, UrVenue and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Project Admission, a technology company that specialises in digital ticketing solutions for the sport and entertainment industries, has appointed former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey to its board of directors. Kerrey is currently the managing director of boutique investment bank, Allen & Company. He said: “I’ve …
SSE Arena Wembley undergoes OVO rebrand
London’s iconic SSE Arena Wembley has a new naming-rights partner, it has been announced today (Tuesday). OVO Arena Wembley is the new moniker for the venue, which has welcomed some of the world’s biggest artists and performers over the years. Sustainability will play a major role in the new agreement, as Bristol-headquartered green energy supplier, …
People on the move: AEG Presents, OVG and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Live Entertainment company AEG Presents has appointed Brett Williams (pictured left) as senior vice-president of global touring and talent. His role will prioritise identifying, signing and booking talent for the division. AEG Presents’ president of global touring and talent Gary Gersh said: “Brett …
Sage lands naming rights to Gateshead Arena complex
ASM Global has agreed a deal with Sage for the financial services company to take on naming rights to the new arena and conference centre development on Gateshead Quayside. The wide-ranging development, which is scheduled to open in 2024, will span 54,500 square metres and will be anchored by a 12,500-capacity multi-purpose arena. The Sage …