Live Nation Canada has acquired The KEE to Bala in partnership with the entertainment venue’s current operators, Mike Strong and Mike Homewood. The venue is located on Lake Muskoka, in Bala, Ontario and was originally constructed as a dance hall in 1942. It has hosted performances from both Canadian and international acts including Blue Rodeo, …
Great Canadian boosts programming with Live Nation
North American gaming group Great Canadian Entertainment has announced an exclusive partnership with Live Nation to bring leading music and comedy acts to its venues across Canada. Great Canadian, which operates 25 properties in Canada, including casinos and race tracks, has named Live Nation Canada as its exclusive booking agent, and the two companies will …
Canadian Government targets “junk fees” through Budget
Canada’s Government is to follow US politicians by clamping down on so-called “junk fees” that push up the price of concert tickets and other consumer purchases. In the Budget 2023, the Federal Government said it is taking action to crack down on what are considered “unexpected, hidden, and additional” fees. It said it wants to …
Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets
Ticketmaster is facing a class action lawsuit over the cost of ticket prices to see Canadian rapper Drake, according to reports. The Toronto Star reported that Montreal-based law firm LPC Avocat has filed a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster over allegedly price gauging tickets for Drake’s upcoming ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour. The newspaper obtained a …
Bonnetts Energy Centre rolls out Paciolan ticketing system
Bonnetts Energy Box Office has introduced a new ticketing system from Paciolan. The box office is the exclusive ticketing provider for events held at the 2,960-seat multi-purpose Bonnetts Energy Centre arena, The Bowes concert venue, the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre, and bar and venue Better than Fred’s in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The …
FIFA’s Request for Information offers opportunity to be involved with 2026 World Cup
FIFA, football’s global governing body, is seeking proposals from interested companies that can deliver a ticketing solution for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be taking place across Canada, Mexico and the US. The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition to feature 48 teams, an expansion on the current 32 teams. FIFA …
World Junior Men’s hockey championship suffers from poor ticket sales
The recent World Junior Men’s hockey championship in Edmonton, Canada witnessed poor ticket sales due to strange timing, scandal and steep prices. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) 2022 tournament finished on Saturday with Canada winning the gold medal. However, there were not many fans there to witness the victory. The average attendance before the …
Sportsbreaks.com expands partnership with Manchester United
Sports travel experience provider Sportsbreaks.com has announced an expanded partnership with English Premier League club Manchester United. The new deal will see Sportsbreaks.com focus on the North American market, offering US and Canada-based Manchester United fans the opportunity to travel to Old Trafford for a match. The partnership will also involve Sportsbreaks.com’s affiliate company inspiresport, …
F7 Entertainment Group launches in Canada
Canada has a new music promotion company, F7 Entertainment Group. The full-service promotion firm was founded by Sarath Samarasekera, Emmanuel Patterson, Nhaelan McMillan, Timur Inceoglu and Ryan Penner. The group has previous experience of working within the sector at other major promotion and live entertainment companies, including Live Nation and Union Events. Upcoming events from …
MRG adds second US venue to its roster
Entertainment and hospitality company MRG Group has expanded its portfolio with a new venue in Brooklyn, and has also added two new talent buyers to its MRG Live team. The Atlantic in Brooklyn, New York is the seventh performance venue to be managed and/or booked by the MRG Group and the second in the US …