Formula 1 fans will now be able to snap up tickets for the first-ever official F1 exhibition, which is set to open in the Spanish city of Madrid in March next year. The exhibition will run between March 24 and July 16 at IFEMA Madrid, and is delivered across six purpose-built rooms. Each room has …
Westminster City Council launches new culture budget
Westminster City Council has launched a new £1.8m ($2.2m/€2.1m) budget to fund culture projects across London. The budget will be allocated over four years, and will fund a number of projects that will make culture more accessible to residents and visitors to the English capital. Westminster City Council is aiming to break down social and …
Germany’s 18-year-olds offered culture pass to boost arts sector
German teenagers turning 18 will be offered a €200 (£175/$208) culture pass as a birthday present from the Government, to rekindle an interest in arts and live entertainment following the COVID-19 pandemic. The €200 ‘Kulturpass’ will aim to encourage young adults to experience live culture, get outside and give a financial boost to the arts …
NSW Government supports local cultural events through major funding
New South Wales (NSW) Government has partnered with 15 councils to provide a boost for major cultural events and festivals across the region. Some of the councils include Liverpool City Council, Blacktown City Council, Georges River Council, Wollongong City Council, the City of Canterbury Bankstown, Inner West Council and City of Newcastle. Liverpool City Council …
Cost-of-living crisis reveals disparity among audiences
A recent survey conducted among 38 theatres across the UK has shown that the concerns and repercussions of the cost-of-living crisis are not spread evenly across audiences. Some 20% of theatre-goers that said they are more likely to purchase the best available seats said they expect their disposable income to reduce a lot, or have …
English National Opera to relocate after funding is cut
Arts Council England (ACE)’s investment announcement has seen more funds donated to organisations outside of London, impacting major institutions such as the English National Opera (ENO). The ENO is currently based at London Coliseum and will now look to relocate – reportedly to Manchester – as it has lost £12.6m ($14.4m/€14.4m) of annual funding from …
Tix Ticketing becomes Tixly – TheTicketingBusiness News
Icelandic ticketing software company Tix Ticketing has rebranded to become Tixly. The company hopes that the new moniker will boost its global growth ambitions, with the cloud-based event ticketing system already utilised in nine European countries and North America. Tixly has also announced that founder Sindri Finnbogason (pictured left) is switching roles to become the …
French culture to receive significant boost
French culture minister Rima Abdul Malak has said that the French Government will commit a record €4.2bn (£3.8bn/$4bn) budget to cultural activities in 2023. This equates to a 7% increase compared to last year with €711m allocated to the financing of film and audio-visual production, as well as video games. Malak said at a press …
Creativity is just the ticket
The opening ceremony to celebrate Leeds’ year of culture in 2023 has an interesting way of securing a ticket, while promoting creativity. The stadium concert will be free but only those who submit an artistic creation of any kind with their ticket application will be able to attend. “One unmissable show. One way to get …
Study reveals US arts and culture ticket sales fall
Ticket sales fell by a greater average percentage than revenue for 15 major arts and cultural organisations across the United States over the course of the 2021-22 season, according to a new study by non-profit consultancy JCA. ‘Trends in Audience Behavior: Reopening Season Trends’ gathered data from six regional theatres, four music organisations, two opera …