CTS Eventim brings in Trevi to begin Milan arena construction

Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has commissioned civil engineering company Trevi with the first construction phase of the new Arena Santa Giulia in Milan.  The multifunctional arena in Italy is part of the development of the new Santa Giulia district and will be used for ice hockey events during the 2026 Winter Olympic …

Petrol stations in Germany to offer ticket sales for concerts, sporting matches and more

Petrol stations in Germany are set to be the surprise backdrop for concert, sport and entertainment ticket sales, thanks to a collaboration between consumption-on-the-go specialist Lekkerland, ticketing and live entertainment provider CTS Eventim and prepaid and payment provider Epay. The partnership has resulted in a digital ticketing solution that enables the nationwide sale of tickets …

CTS Eventim introduces paid media agency Edge

CTS Eventim, a provider of ticketing services and live entertainment, has founded Edge (Entertainment Digital), a paid media agency that specialises in the entertainment market. Edge will have the ability to place targeted content on relevant portals outside of Eventim’s own platforms, which will enhance the entertainment company’s portfolio of services. Edge’s own services will …

People on the move: CTS Eventim and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… CTS Eventim has promoted Karsten Elbrecht (pictured) to chief commercial officer, ticketing, in Germany. Elbrecht, who has extensive experience within the ticketing industry including over decade with Eventim, will collaborate with German promoters and aim to expand the German ticketing business.  Tasks will include …

CTS Eventim posts record results for 2022

Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has revealed its full-year financials for 2022, with record results.  Consolidated revenue amounted to €1.9bn (£1.7bn/$2bn) in 2022, representing an increase of 372% compared to the previous year’s €408m. Eventim offered a glimpse at the company’s successful 2022 earlier this month. The group’s normalised EBITDA amounted to €384m …

Over 1,500 people join model lawsuit against Eventim

CTS Eventim is at the centre of a model determination lawsuit in a dispute over the refund of tickets prices with more than 1,500 people joining. A spokesperson for the Consumer Centre Federal Association told the German Press Agency that by the end of February, 1,513 consumers had entered the register of complaints. The association …

People on the move: TEG, Southbank Centre and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Entertainment, ticketing, digital and data company TEG has appointed Timothy Ho as managing director, Asia.  Ho is set to replace Brendon Bainbridge, who is leaving TEG after 17 years.  TEG chief executive Geoff Jones said: “Brendon has been an asset to TEG …

CTS Eventim’s preliminary results showcase strong year

Ticketing and live entertainment services company CTS Eventim has delivered a strong business performance in 2022, according to its preliminary results.  While the full report for last year will be published at the end of March, CTS Eventim has said that consolidated revenue rose by 372% year on year, from €408m (£363m/$434m) in 2021 to …

CTS Eventim revealed as Athletics Championships ticketing provider

Ticketing services and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has become the exclusive ticketing provider of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.  From August 19-27 next year, Budapest will host the Championships and 420,000 tickets have been placed on sale today (Monday). Athletes from over 200 countries will attend and there will be 14 stadium sessions …