Boutique ticketing solution XTIXS has partnered with GET Protocol to announce a decentralised finance (DeFi)-funded event featuring artist Lewis Capaldi (pictured) in Reykjavik in August. This means that the show, Reykjavik Live, is backed up by a bespoke application of blockchain technologies including DeFi, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and GET Protocol’s utility token $GET. Future ticket …
Tech Stack: Hybrid concerts, NFTs and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Boxing and NFTs Floyd Mayweather beat fellow boxer Don Moore in an exhibition fight recently at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Tickets for the event were only available for just over 20 VIP fans with all tickets sold as an NFT (non-fungible …
Live events subscription marketplace festivalPass launches
Austin-based company festivalPass has launched a live events subscription marketplace, with users able to access music, film, food and wine, art, sports, lifestyle and tech experiences around the globe. Users will have access to 80,000 live events for a monthly subscription price and with no added ticket fees. FestivalPass members will be able to book …
Tixngo to be utilised by Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium has announced a partnership with blockchain mobile ticketing solution, Tixngo. Starting this summer, the 90,000-capacity stadium will deliver digital tickets through a new Wembley-branded wallet, which will be powered by Secutix solution Tixngo. The London stadium will launch the solution for Ed Sheeran’s five nights at Wembley, with the British artist’s shows beginning …
Indian Institute of Technology utilises NFT ticketing
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain platform, Binance, to offer students NFT (non-fungible token) tickets for a cultural festival. Binance will also provide proof of attendance protocol during the festival, named Rendezvous, which is taking place until tomorrow (Tuesday). The NFT tickets have been used for attendees …
London venue Koko links up with cryptocurrency platform Luno
Luno, a cryptocurrency platform, has partnered with London venue Koko (pictured), to host DJ shows, immersive experiences and discussions in a new event space. The Luno is a multi-format space at the top of the venue, which is a 19th century theatre turned music venue. Koko is set to reopen April 29 after a restoration …
Tech Stack: NFT ticketing, cashless ballparks and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… NFT-enabled festival BlockDown will be held in Sibenik, Croatia in May and is an NFT (non-fungible token)-enabled festival. The event will focus on exploring Web3 with a particular focus on the metaverse, NFts, gaming and DAOs (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation) will start to play …
Kuala Lumpur set to hold music/blockchain festival mash-up
Kuala Lumpur is set to hold a music and blockchain festival in September, with Malaysian music acts announced to perform. Blockfest will feature live music plus content from those within the blockchain industry including Kyoto Protocol, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Naratu and Carthreena. The tech festival is set to be held at the Sentul Depot in …
The Ticket Factory reveals mobile ticket solution powered by SecuTix
The NEC Group’s official box office, The Ticket Factory, has introduced a 100% mobile ticket solution as part of a collaboration with SecuTix. Utilita Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena, which are two of NEC Group’s venues, are the first venues to utilise blockchain mobile ticketing technology in the UK, according to SecuTix and The …
NASCAR at COTA NFTs set to drop
NASCAR fans will be able to celebrate the start of race week with the launch of NASCAR at COTA stadium series NFTs (non-fungible tokens), following successful NFT drops. The NFTs will be available from 12pm CST (5pm GMT) today (Monday). Speedway Motorsports, which owns a number of race tracks across the US, will launch the …