Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) and ticketing platform AXS have expanded an existing relationship to include ticketing services for the OEG-owned and operated venues ACL Live (at The Moody Theater) and 3TEN ACL Live, in Austin, Texas. OEG will implement the full suite of AXS solutions at the two venues, bringing them in-line with the experience …
AXS Europe triumphs at TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2023
AXS Europe was named the Ticketing Business of the Year tonight (Wednesday) as the industry’s most impactful decision-makers and enterprises were unveiled at TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2023 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, UK. Winners from the UK, USA, Germany, Australia and the Netherlands scooped accolades, with Tim Chambers, Managing Director of the TJChambers consultancy, handed the Outstanding …
AEG Presents tackles ticket scalpers for Skrillex Red Rocks performance
AEG Presents has been tackling ticket scalpers for an upcoming performance from DJ Skrillex, by reclaiming tickets and reselling them to fans through the Fair AXS ticketing platform. The platform is AEG’s own fan verification system and requires fans to register in advance for tickets in order to discourage scalpers. For the Skrillex performance at …
AXS extends partnership with Dreamland Margate
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 …