A Brazilian lawmaker has introduced a new law to tackle ticket scalping, after Taylor Swift announced shows in the country as part of the singer’s Eras Tour. Six shows will take place across Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and a new ‘Taylor Swift law’ would see penalties including up to four years in prison …
Goiás launches Sou Amor plan for fans with ASD/ADHD
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Goiás Esporte Clube has introduced a new membership catered towards fans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fans will have access to an exclusive box at the club’s Hailé Pinheiro Stadium to follow games. The box is set within a sensory room to offer comfort …
Softjourn expands into Brazil with new office
Softjourn, a software development company that specialises in ticketing, has announced that it has opened a new office in São Paulo, Brazil. The new office in Brazil will provide enhanced delivery centres for new and existing clients, offer new career opportunities for local IT professionals and expand Softjourn’s global footprint within Latin America. Emmy Gengler, …
Brazil’s The Town festival makes record-breaking start
Brazil’s new The Town Music and Art Festival has sold out three of its five days in the first three hours of sales. Some 420,000 of 500,000 tickets have been purchased for the inaugural São Paulo event, which is backed by Rock in Rio promoter Rock World and Live Nation Entertainment. The partners said the …
Palmeiras launches new Palmeiras Pay membership
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Palmeiras has introduced Palmeiras Pay, a digital account that will bring together financial services, perks and experiences for fans. The new Palmeiras Pay is linked to the Avanti fan partner programme and the Palmeiras Store. Membership is free, with no administration fee and the app is available to download …
Tickets go on sale for first edition of Women’s Finalissima
Tickets are now on sale for the first ever edition of the UEFA-CONMEBOL Women’s Finalissima between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium. The match is contested by the winners of UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, England, and the 2022 CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina champions, Brazil. The Finalissima will take place on Thursday, April 6 next year, …
Palmeiras investigates ticketing issues – TheTicketingBusiness News
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Palmeiras has hired an external audit to investigate failures in the club’s ticket sales system following complaints from fans, according to a report from Gazeta Esportiva. It is hoped that the audit and subsequent changes will also help to deter ticket touts from taking advantage of fans wishing to …
Sao Paulo proposes the end of half-price ticket sales
The Legislative Assembly of Sao Paulo, Brazil has approved a bill that ends the half-price entry tickets to theatres, sport events, cinemas and attractions for senior citizens and students. Instead, the bill proposed that half-price tickets should be made available to all residents. State Deputy and Congressman Arthur do Val put the bill forward, which …