Download sees line-up diversity improvements but ‘still a long way to go’

Download boss Andy Copping has said that while the rock festival has improved in recent years concerning its gender-balanced line-ups, there is still a long way to go.  Next year’s 20th anniversary festival is set to be four days long and will be headlined by acts such as Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon and Metallica …

Ticketing issues for Good Things Festival sees patrons charged multiple times 

Fans vying to secure presale tickets for Sydney’s Good Things Festival experienced issues when trying to pay for their order. Pre-sale tickets went live at 10am this morning (Tuesday) in Australia, with alternative music fans looking to secure tickets to the event, which was founded in 2018. The festival’s ticketing partner Oztix issued a statement …

Arena Gliwice extends partnership with Eventim Poland

Arena Gliwice in Poland has recently announced an extension to its partnership with entertainment and ticketing company Eventim Poland. The extension will cover the next five years, and was renewed just before world-renowned Dutch violinist André Rieu performed in the main arena. Arena Gliwice boasts a 13,752-capacity main arena and a 3,360 smaller arena and is …

Helping to limit the environmental impact of events 

Earth Day is celebrated globally and always on April 22, marking the necessary efforts required to secure the future of the planet. Some big changes are needed in order to scale back the damage caused by humans living on Earth, but sometimes that can feel overwhelming for just one person looking to make a difference. …

Bring Me The Horizon reduces tour emissions in first post-pandemic UK arena tour 

Bring Me The Horizon reduced its touring emissions by 38%, according to a new report from not-for-profit organisation, A Greener Festival. The British band embarked on the first arena tour in the UK since the pandemic, in September last year. The tour reduced emissions by using renewable fuel for trucks, introducing the consumption of plant-based …