BookMyShow to support inaugural Indian MotoGP event

BookMyShow has been unveiled as the official ticketing platform for India’s inaugural MotoGP motorcycle-racing event later this year. The platform is inviting fans to register their interest in tickets ahead of the MotoGP Bharat event over the weekend of September 22-24 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Initial reports suggest that general admission …

Malaysian Government reportedly considering law to beat ticket scalpers

The Malaysian Government is reportedly considering introducing a new law to help tackle ticket scalping, following the issues experienced by fans attempting to purchase tickets for November’s Coldplay performance.  The government is responding to the recent sales for a Coldplay concert, which saw tickets reportedly listed on resale sites for as much as RM43,000 (£7,637/€8,784/$9,500). …

K-pop group Aespa to embark on first global tour

K-pop group Aespa have announced their first global tour ‘Synk: Hyper Line’, produced by live entertainment company Live Nation.  There will be stops in the US, Latin America and Europe, with the tour kicking off on August 13 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Further stops in the US include Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, …

Malaysian authorities to discuss ticket scalping with Coldplay organiser following sales

Malaysian authorities are set to meet the organiser of a Coldplay concert at Kuala Lumpur’s 85,000-capacity National Stadium Bukit Jalil, after fans complained they couldn’t purchase tickets to the performance due to scalpers bulk-buying seats.  According to reports, the organiser is set to meet with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil to ensure the problem does not …

Color Star Technology reveals K-pop group support

Color Star Technology, an entertainment technology company that aids the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, is set to sponsor two of XODIAC’s audio-visual experiences in the UK and the Netherlands.  XODIAC is a new K-pop group that consists of nine members, which is set to make their debut in …

Busan and Live Nation announce arena and entertainment complex

Entertainment giant Live Nation and Korea’s Busan Metropolitan City have revealed plans to develop an arena and multi-cultural entertainment complex in Busan.  The city is South Korea’s second most populous city after capital Seoul and the new entertainment destination will include a 20,000-capacity arena, an exhibition centre, hotels and an educational facility. There are three …

Liverpool FC to return to Singapore for pre-season 

Premier League club Liverpool is set to return to Singapore for its pre-season tour this summer, which will feature fellow English club Leicester City and Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga as part of the Singapore Festival of Football.  Liverpool will face Leicester at Singapore’s National Stadium on July 30 to contest the Standard Chartered …

Government of Western Australia warns consumers ahead of Coldplay ticket sales 

Western Australians have been warned by the state government over ticket scalping for a one-off concert by British band Coldplay at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Tickets were available in the pre-sale today (Monday), while the general public will be able to purchase tickets from tomorrow. Coldplay’s show will take place on November 18 and it is …