Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix has sold out grandstand and park pass tickets for race day, just hours after going on sale. The race weekend will take place between March 30 and April 2, with over 130,000 expected to watch the race on the Sunday. Tickets went on sale today (Tuesday) and were snapped up …
Northern Territory research shows benefits of community events
Research commissioned by the Northern Territory Major Events Company in Australia has found that community events have provided significant economic benefits to the area. The 22 events that received support through the Northern Territory Major Events Company’s Event Funding Programme delivered a gross expenditure stimulus of A$39.8m (£22m/€25m/$26m) to the Territory in 2021-2022. These events …
Carriageworks unveils 2023 programme – TheTicketingBusiness News
Australian contemporary multi-arts organisation Carriageworks has unveiled its programme for 2023. There will be world premiere performance works, large-scale exhibitions and a strong focus on First Nations artists and perspectives. The 2023 Artistic Programme will include contemporary art, dance, performance, music, opera, food and major events. Blair French, Carriageworks chief executive, told AussieTheatre.com: “Carriageworks has …
Over 80,000 witness England’s T20 World Cup win
England’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory was watched by over 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. The official attendance for the final was 80,462, though this figure was beaten by the 90,293 that watched India vs Pakistan earlier in the tournament. England beat Pakistan by five wickets to lift the …
Dua Lipa fans left waiting
Dua Lipa fans had to wait for hours at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday night after the ticketing app used for the concert went down. Fans waited outside Qudos Bank Arena for the venue’s second show during Dua Lipa’s tour of Australia, after reports of the app failing. Staff resorted to manually checking emails before …
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 sees interest from 100 countries
Fans from 100 countries snapped up seats during the Visa pre-sale for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is set to take place in Australia and New Zealand next year. Following the pre-sale, single match passes are now available with prices starting at just A/NZ$20 (£11/$13/€13) for adults and A/NZ$10 for children. Fans residing in …
Silver Lake looking into TEG exit options – report
Investor Silver Lake is reportedly looking into exit options for ticketing and live entertainment business TEG. According to the Australian Financial Review, Silver Lake and TEG have been talking to investment banks in recent weeks to paint a picture of who may be willing to invest in the company. Talks are expected to mandate at …
Victoria supports next round of live music initiatives, people and businesses
The Victoria Government in Australia has awarded AUD$11m (£6m/$7m/€7m) to various artists, festivals and programmes that will bring a boost to live music in the region. As part of an ongoing scheme through Creative Victoria, the money will support local music and jobs for thousands in the music industry, and promote Victorian music locally and …
Australia’s T20 title defence to begin with sold-out game against New Zealand
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will begin on Sunday with Sri Lanka vs Namibia and UAE vs Netherlands, will see hosts Australia defend its title against New Zealand in front of a sell-out crowd. Australia will face New Zealand on October 22 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (pictured). Over 600,000 tickets have …
Tixel, Bolster Group report details ticket-buying habits in Australia
Ticket marketplace Tixel and culture marketing agency Bolster Group have released a report detailing the preferences and behaviours of ticket buyers, as well as a look into the state of the music and events market in Australia. The report, called All Options Open – Ticketing State of Play 2022, details responses from more than 1,200 …