Singapore is to welcome immersive experience Sensory Odyssey to the ArtScience Museum at the start of its world tour following a successful Paris debut. The multi-sensory exhibition, which features video, sound and scent, will be held at the museum that is located within the integrated resort of Marina Bay Sands from May 27 to October …
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 …
Ticketek strikes long-term Melbourne Racing Club deal
TEG’s Ticketek has sealed a five-year agreement with Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), host of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. The deal was announced to coincide with the release of tickets on general sale for the 2023 edition of the carnival, which will span race days on October 14, 18 and 21, as well as November 18 …
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 …