Sustainability has been one of the buzz words of the year in live entertainment circles – even with the biggest names in the industry. British band Coldplay announced that its global stadium tour to accompany the new album, Music Of The Spheres, would adopt a series of green initiates. Coldplay hopes that its measures will …
2021 year in review – November
The Astroworld tragedy overshadowed everything else in a dark month for the industry. Ten concert-goers died, with the victims ranging in age from nine to 27 years old, and 300 were injured in a catastrophic crowd crush that will undoubtedly have implications for all of the event’s stakeholders and spectators – and the industry as …
Spectra utilises FEVO for group ticketing opportunities
Live events and entertainment company Spectra has announced that social commerce technology company FEVO is its group ticketing partner. Spectra will utilise FEVO for group ticketing opportunities at its venues. FEVO has been integrated into more than 40 Spectra venues, including Fair Park in Dallas, the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines and PPL Center …
Doubled-jabbed fans to enjoy Lanka Premier League cricket
Sri Lanka’s cricket fans will be able to return to stadiums for the second edition of the country’s Lanka Premier League, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) allowing a 50% capacity. The tournament started yesterday (Sunday) with Galle Gladiators taking on Jaffna Kings at the R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Five teams are participating in …
NFTs – the next big ticketing disruptor?
As 2021 draws to a close, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are being explored by an increasing number of live event operators, right-holders and famous names, building on an established and growing presence in digital art and gaming. Unquestionably, it is an intriguing space that has already attracted numerous high-profile participants, including rapper Snoop Dogg, basketball great …