Dreamland Margate (pictured), a family-focused attraction and entertainment centre on England’s southeast coast, has announced a new deal with AXS. The multi-year partnership will see the ticketing company continue to provide its services for all events across the attraction complex. Dreamland Margate reopened in 2015 and expanded in 2017, and in addition to the amusement …
People on the Move: AXS, Live Nation and more
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… AXS has appointed Australian sports business leader Andrew Travis to head its expansion in Australasia. Travis, formerly chief operating officer of Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) and CEO of Gold Coast Suns, has been named AXS’s chief executive officer of AXS Australia …
AXS reportedly set to launch in Australia
Entertainment giant AEG is reportedly set to open an office in Australia for its AXS ticketing platform. According to a report from The Australian, AXS chief executive Bryan Perez is looking at the Australian live music market as part of a major expansion. The new office would potentially give AEG an Australian-focused ticketing arm that …
AXS adds Trivago as first exclusive accommodation partner
AXS has named Trivago, the global accommodation search platform, as its exclusive accommodation partner in a first-of-its-kind deal for the ticketing group. Through the partnership, which was developed by AEG Global Partnerships, eventgoers will be offered accessible, affordable stay booking options with event ticket purchases made via AXS. As part of the agreement, an interactive, …
Spotify introduces new live events discovery feature
Spotify has introduced a new Live Events Feed, which will replace the music streaming platform’s Concert Hub feature. Music fans will be able to see updates from their favourite bands, artists and creators on upcoming live events. The Live Events Feed will enable fans to discover live events near them and will be personalised to …
Vegas Golden Knights renews partnership with AXS
The National Hockey League (NHL)’s Vegas Golden Knights has renewed its partnership with ticketing platform, AXS. The partnership will span all Foley Entertainment Group (FEG)-owned properties including the 6,000 capacity sport and entertainment facility, Dollar Loan Center. The venue serves as the home of American Hockey League (AHL) and Golden Knights affiliate Henderson Silver Knights …
AXS partners country music’s Grand Ole Opry group
AXS has become the official and exclusive ticketing partner of Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) across its portfolio of leading country music venues in North America. Under the partnership, AXS will provide its full suite of solutions for all OEG properties on a single platform, streamlining tour and show ticketing operations. OEG properties include the Grand …
People on the move: AXS Europe, Arsenal and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Ticketing company AXS Europe has announced that Jonathan Lack has been appointed to the position of head of account management. Lack has 15 years of experience within the ticketing industry, including roles at The O2 in London, Ticketmaster UK and Schottenstein Center in Columbus, …
AXS adds Vince Power Music Group to London venue portfolio
AXS has agreed a deal with Vince Power Music Group to become the official ticketing partner for all the company’s London venues. As part of the five-year deal, Vince Power Music Group will move all future on-sales to the AXS ticketing system. As part of the agreement, customers will be able to use AXS mobile …
Artists sign letter to reject Amazon palm-scanning technology at venues
Music artists are protesting against the use of Amazon palm scanning technology at music venues. The technology, which allows ticketless entry into venues through the scanning of fans’ palms, has been implemented at several US venues including the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. A number of artists such as Kathleen Hanna and Tom Morello have …