Afro Nation is set to expand into Miami, Florida in May, following festivals in Portugal, Puerto Rico and Ghana. The festival will take place in the US for the first time and will celebrate not only Afrobeats, but also dancehall, hip-hop, amapiano and other Black-led music genres. Afro Nation Miami 2023 will be headlined by …
Consumer Protection warns over UFC resale tickets
Western Australia’s Consumer Protection agency is continuing to warn consumers that have purchased inflated tickets from unauthorised resellers that they may be refused entry, or have their tickets cancelled, for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 284) event at Perth’s RAC Arena (pictured). The event is set to take place on February 12. A consumer …
The NEC joins festival associations to explore further opportunities
The NEC has joined two festival organisations to continue its exploration of opportunities within the events industry. Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has joined the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and the Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) to aid its events diversification strategy. The NEC Campus boasts 387 acres of hard-standing ground and 59 acres …
Victorian Government reminds consumers to be cautious when purchasing resale tickets
Victoria’s state government has reminded consumers to take precautions when purchasing tickets for events across the Australian summer. The warning comes after Consumer Affairs Victoria received over 1,100 reports about event ticketing and resale during the 2021-22 financial year. A number of Victorians reported to the consumer agency that they have overpaid for tickets on …
Eventbrite to refund those scammed by fake New Year’s Eve boat party
Ticketing platform Eventbrite has said it will refund those that were scammed into purchasing tickets for a non-existent New Year’s Eve yacht party just off Adelaide’s coastline. According to a report from ABC News, South Australia Police are investigating an incident which saw more than 100 people pay for tickets to the party which did …
Strong year predicted for live events industry in 2023
The live events industry in the UK is set to have a strong year in 2023, with rising demand for festivals, gigs, West End theatre and VIP event tickets. According to an article from the Guardian, demand for tickets is increasing despite a cost-of-living crisis across the UK, which will continue the industry’s recovery following …
Afrochella ends after five years
Afrochella will not return after five years of festivals celebrating Ghanaian music and culture, according to organisers. The festival, which took place December 28-29, featured performances from the likes of Burna Boy and Skepta. As per the BBC, co-founder Abdul Abdullah told attendees at the 7,000-capacity El-Wak Stadium in Accra, Ghana, that “this is the …
Northern Territory events receive A$2.34m boost
Northern Territory residents and visitors to the Australian state will be able to enjoy a jam-packed events calendar in 2023, thanks to a A$2.34m (£1.3m/$1.6m/€1.5m) funding boost through the local government’s Event Funding Programme (EFP). The Northern Territory Government’s funding is administered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). Categories of funding include community, event …
HID Global increases events presence with Janam Technologies acquisition
Stockholm-headquartered access solutions provider, ASSA ABLOY, has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition was completed through identity solutions technology provider, HID Global, which is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Janam’s acquisition will aim to enhance HID’s events access portfolio and improve the experience for fans globally. With …
Connect Festival has curfew extension refused
Connect Festival organisers have been refused permission for acts to play later, after this year’s edition in Edinburgh (pictured) garnered more noise complaints than any other event. The festival is presented by DF Concerts and is set to take place August 25 – 27 next year, in the grounds of the Royal Highland Centre. City …