Backstage: Adele, Eurovision and more…

A round-up of the latest live music news…  Adele (pictured) has announced that her postponed Las Vegas residency will begin in November, 11 months after it was originally set to begin. The singer wrote on Instagram: “Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows. I truly was …

SeatGeek adds payment options for fans with Affirm partnership

SeatGeek and payment network Affirm have agreed a new partnership to provide fans with more ways to pay when purchasing tickets for live music and entertainment.  Music fans will be able to choose a payment option that suits them when selecting Affirm at checkout. Patrons can select options ranging from monthly payments to four interest-free …

Digonex links up with Vivaticket in dynamic pricing move

Digonex, a dynamic pricing solutions provider for the attractions and live entertainment industries, has launched a strategic alliance with Vivaticket. Vivaticket is an operator in the creation, production, marketing and management of integrated electronic ticketing and access control systems. Vivaticket clients will now have access to Digonex’s dynamic pricing services, meaning they will be able …

Elevate Sports Ventures and Learfield Amplify expand National Sales Center

Elevate Sports Ventures and Learfield Amplify have announced their intentions to expand Amplify’s National Sales Center to professional sports teams, venues and live events.  Collegiate sports marketing company Learfield currently works with over 100 professional and collegiate sports partners across its ticketing development and seating businesses.  Sports and entertainment consulting agency Elevate Sports Ventures will …

Your Best Ticket launches ticket brokering company

Ticketing marketplace Your Best Ticket has launched a new ticket brokering company, which it has been working on for the last two years.  Your Best Ticket was launched in 2021 and offers tickets for concerts, theatre, sports and comedy shows. The company was founded by chief executive Suzanne Edeawe while celebrity fitness and nutrition expert, and …

FanSided appoints TicketSmarter as official ticket provider 

FanSided, a fandom-focused sports, lifestyle and entertainment network of over 300 websites, has announced a partnership with ticket resale marketplace, TicketSmarter. Through the partnership, TicketSmarter will become FanSided’s official ticket provider. TicketSmarter will also have access to editorial sponsorship, homepage co-branding, and ticket integrations across main and vertical-specific navigation bars. TicketSmarter will gain further exposure …

Tech Stack: NFTs, investment and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… NFT ticketing  NFT (non-fungible tokens) platform Afterparty has recently closed a $4m (£3m/€3.2m) funding round to bring total capital raised to $7m. The platform is hoping to use the funding to launch an NFT ticketing platform for artists. Investors include celebrity hotel heiress …

BookMyShow invests in TribeVibe, taps into college entertainment market 

BookMyShow has cemented its interest in the college entertainment market by making an undisclosed investment in TribeVibe, a college entertainment company. The Mumbai-headquartered ticketing and entertainment company will target students and aim to bridge the gap between this particular young consumer base and brands. The investment will also enable BookMyShow to scout for those looking …

NTIA survey reveals 26% rise in operating costs for night time sector 

A recent Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) survey has revealed that businesses in the nightlife sector have witnessed a 26% rise in their total operating costs in the last year alone. Some 198 NTIA members across England, Wales and Scotland responded to the survey, which reported an average increase of 18% in food and drink …