Watford Borough Council has appointed venue operator and concert promoter, AEG Presents, to run the Watford Colosseum. The 2,000-capacity venue is set to reopen in the English town in 2024 following an extensive programme of improvements and refurbishment. AEG was top of the pile after a rigorous procurement process to find a new operator for …
People on the move: AEG Presents and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Concert promoter and entertainment company, AEG Presents, has appointed Rich Johnson (pictured) as senior vice-president of ticketing and revenue. He will oversee the department under the company’s Global Touring division. Before taking on his new role at AEG Presents, Johnson frequently advised ticketing …
The Bowery Presents announces plans for outdoor concert venue
The Bowery Presents and HYM Investment Group have announced plans to open a seasonal outdoor, general admission concert venue at Suffolk Downs, a racetrack in Boston. The Stage at Suffolk Downs will be located infield of The Track at 525 William F McClellan Highway, and will be able to host up to 8,5000 concert-goers. The …
AEG Presents and K-Pop promoter Powerhouse announce strategic partnership
AEG Presents and K-Pop touring and marketing company Powerhouse have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on all aspects of live K-Pop business including touring, production, marketing and media. The concert promotion and artist development company started its relationship with Powerhouse in 2010, and worked to produce the SM Town Concert at Staples Center, as …
Senators question FTC over bot tactics
US Senators have turned to the country’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to discuss the agency’s plans to fight the use of bots in ticketing, following the issues which plagued the recent Taylor Swift pre-sale. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee announced recently they would be holding a hearing to examine the ticketing industry, while Senators …
Phoebe Bridgers sold-out Singapore concert sees ticket waitlist created
AEG Presents has set up a waiting list for fans hoping to purchase tickets for a sold-out Phoebe Bridgers (pictured) concert in Singapore. The organiser announced on social media platform, Instagram, that the concert had sold out today (Friday) and fans could sign up to a waiting list that will notify them if more tickets …
Just For Laughs London reveals initial comedy acts
Organisers of comedy festival Just For Laughs London have revealed its first-ever line-up for the event, which will be held in March at The O2 (pictured). In collaboration with live entertainment company AEG Presents, Just For Laughs is set to take place across four days between March 2-5 at The O2. Tickets are due to …
People on the move: AEG Presents, Ticketmaster Sport and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Music and live entertainment company AEG Presents has appointed Georgie Donnelly as its first head of comedy. Donnelly’s appointment is part of AEG Presents’ plan to expand beyond music, placing an emphasis on the growth of live comedy. In her new role, …
The Bowery Presents reveals intimate New York venue
The Bowery Presents, a regional partner of AEG Presents and concert promoter, has announced the acquisition and opening of a new venue in New York. Racket is located in the area of Chelsea, was formerly the Highline Ballroom and will have a capacity of 650. The new intimate venue is set to open in early …
Festicket owed more than £22.5m at time of collapse
Festival package company Festicket owed £22,560,175 (€25,937,322/$25,333,835) in unsecured debts to creditors before entering administration, according to a filing on Companies House. The filing shows that some of the UK-based creditors include Event Horizon, which was owed £2,290,244 and Slammin’ Events, which was left £1,346,679 out of pocket. AEG Presents was also owed £1,506,352. …