True Tickets, a provider of secure digital ticket delivery for the Tessitura Network, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Ballet Austin. Using True Ticket’s digital ticket delivery, Ballet Austin patrons can conveniently access tickets through their mobile devices. Customers will also be able to seamlessly transfer tickets to friends or family members, with Ballet Austin …
Cineworld to file for administration in the UK as part of restructuring plans
Cinema chain Cineworld has said that its screens will remain open despite plans to file for administration next month. The cinema chain was hit hard by forced closures at the hand of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cineworld Group includes cinema brands Regal, Cinema City, Picturehouse and Planet. The move will see Cineworld’s London-listed shares …
Hong Kong residents offered free museum entry as part of celebrations
Hong Kong residents will have free access to some of the city’s leading museums and a number of cultural events on July 1. The move is part of the government’s efforts to mark the 26th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. Free admission will be on offer to permanent exhibitions at the Science …
European cinema sees strong growth as audiences return
European cinema saw box office takings rise by more than 50% last year, with over 800 million visits across the region. Data collated by the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade association representing cinema operators and their national associations across 39 European territories, found that box office reached €5.7bn during 2022-23, an increase of …
Aviva secures naming rights for Factory International venue
Insurance provider Aviva has signed up as the naming-rights partner of the new Factory International arts and culture venue in Manchester, UK. Terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed, but the Guardian reported that the multi-year deal is worth £35m. The facility, which will host a Yayoi Kusama exhibition as part of this …
People on the move: DICE, National Theatre and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Vastly experienced music industry executive Caron Veazey has joined the board of directors at DICE. In addition to working alongside the artist development, content, and leadership teams, Veazey will also utilise her leadership experience in diversity, equity and inclusion spaces. Veazey is the founder of …
LIVE backs UK Creative Sector strategy
LIVE has welcomed the UK Government’s new Creative Industries Sector Vision, which has promised £77m in new funds. The document was published last week, and features the expansion of Arts Council England’s Supporting Grassroots Music Venues Fund, providing an additional £5m over two years to support around 400 grassroots music venues projects. LIVE, the industry …
Brighton Fringe boosted by Name Your Price success
Brighton Fringe, the largest arts festival in England, attracted almost 500,000 attendees during its 2023 event. Over four weeks and five weekends, over 160,000 tickets were sold to circus, comedy, theatre and cabaret events. Including free and non-ticketed events, overall attendances were nearly 500,000 people, both in person and online. Brighton Fringe held 880 events, …
German launches €200 KulturPass for all 18-year-olds
Germany has launched its €100m voucher scheme which gives all 18-year-olds €200 towards attending cultural events, institutions and pursuits. The KulturPass is intended to support attractions, festivals and theatres hit hard by the pandemic and still struggling to win back their audience. The aim of the Minister of State for Culture and the Media-backed scheme …
Australia Council for the Arts supports artists and tours in reaching new audiences
The Australia Council for the Arts, which is soon to be renamed Creative Australia, has invested A$2.8m (£1.5m/€1.8m/$1.9m) in supporting artists touring their works and performances across the country, bringing art to regional and remote communities. The funding will provide support to artists in developing their craft or performances, as well as engaging new audiences. …