Tuskegee University in Alabama has launched an online sports ticketing platform. Guests can purchase general admission tickets to all Tuskegee athletic sporting events through the HomeTown Fan app from HomeTown Ticketing. Fans can also purchase tickets online through the Golden Tigers’ website. Digital scanning at entrance gates will also help to avoid long lines and …
Lyte confirms acquisition of Festicket and Event Genius assets
Event technology platform Lyte has confirmed the acquisition of Festicket and Event Genius assets. Festicket recently fell into administration after filing a moratorium in an attempt to rescue the company in August. Lyte had agreed to purchase Festicket and Event Genius’ assets last month and the acquisition has now been confirmed. Festicket worked with festivals …
Mini-budget a ‘missed opportunity’ to help sector
UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed a ‘mini-budget’ today that outlined a series of tax cuts, however members of the creative and entertainment sector feel the support is not enough. While the basic rate of income tax has been cut, the 45% top rate of tax for higher earners has been abolished, and an increase in …
Easol launches new financing solution for festival and event organisers
Travel and experience commerce technology company Easol is launching Easol Capital, a new financing solution tailor-made for festival organisers. Sourcing capital can often be difficult for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the events and travel industries, as traditional finance providers continue to be reluctant when it comes to offering loans after the pandemic. The current cost …
TodayTix group acquires Secret Cinema
TodayTix Group has acquired London-based entertainment company Secret Cinema in a deal worth over $100m (£90m/€102m), it has been reported. It is hoped the move will boost the ticketing platform’s presence in the growing immersive film and television events space. Over the years, Secret Cinema has produced experiences with the likes of Disney, Marvel, Universal, …
Vivid Seats becomes Bleacher Report’s official ticketing partner
Online marketplace Vivid Seats has partnered with sports media brand, Bleacher Report, as its official ticketing partner. Bleacher Report reaches over 175 million sports fans according to the brand, across its app, web and social channels. Vivid Seats will provide these fans with a ticketing service through the Bleacher Report app and website. As part …
Administrators appointed for crumbling Festicket
Administrators have been appointed for the ailing Festicket, after the festival package company failed to come up with a rescue plan. According to a filing on Companies House, Administrators Lee Manning, Cameron Gunn and Simon Jagger of ReSolve Advisory Limited have been appointed. Festicket worked with festivals and events as official partners to provide general …
Live Nation Germany acquires Goodlive
Live Nation Germany has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in festival, booking and services agency, Goodlive. The acquisition was made from private equity backers Paragon Partners and Goodlive’s founders. Berlin-headquartered Goodlive is behind festivals and event experiences such as Splash Festival in Ferropolis and Superbloom Festival in Munich. It is hoped the deal …
NTIA survey reveals impact of spiralling costs on night time economy
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed a flash poll taken over the last week that gives an indication of the current impact of rising costs on the night time economy and hospitality businesses in the UK. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed a flash poll taken over the last week that …
Grand Rapids Griffins launches business-minded memberships
The Grand Rapids Griffins, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the Detroit Red Wings, has launched a new season ticket membership designed specifically for businesses. Named Business Edge, the program allows companies to connect with customers, generate new business and strengthen relationships, as well as helping with team culture …