A new survey from mobility app Free Now has offered a look into the UK’s relationship with music and how the population feels it is important to support and maintain independent music venues. The new Mercury Prize sponsor recently partnered with UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents and supports grassroots music venues, to …
Coachella Valley Firebirds tickets go on sale for the first time
Ice hockey fans will now be able to purchase tickets to watch the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the first time. The Coachella Valley Firebirds franchise is the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the National Hockey League (NHL)’s Seattle Kraken. This is the first public on-sale in the new franchise’s history, with fans now able …
Atlanta Falcons to open Ticketmaster Studios
The National Football League (NFL)’s Atlanta Falcons (pictured) is building a new digital production facility that will be located within the Falcons’ training location, with Ticketmaster holding the naming rights as part of a multi-year partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE). The new 9,500 sq ft facility, named Ticketmaster Studios, is predicted to open …
Boston’s MGM Music Hall officially opens
Boston’s new MGM Music Hall at Fenway formally opened yesterday (Monday) with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The performing arts centre is located immediately behind Fenway Park, home of Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Boston Red Sox. The 91,500 sq ft venue can accommodate up to 5,000 guests in an intimate setting with versatile seating options, including …
Oklahoma State University surpasses 2021 season ticket sales total
Oklahoma State University (OSU) football has already surpassed last year’s season ticket sales total. OSU is set to sell more than 45,500 season tickets compared to the 44,800 sold the year prior. The athletics department is also on course to sell out its Student Posse All Sports Pass ticket offering, which is currently 2,500 sales …
Fans unhappy with Blackpink tour prices
Fans of K-pop group Blackpink have voiced their anger over the price of tickets for the band’s upcoming ‘Born Pink’ tour. The tour kicks off in October with two dates in Seoul before heading to North America, and was announced earlier this month. The group’s management, YG Entertainment, released details of ticketing last week with …
Knicks and Rangers fans drive MSG Sports revenues
Madison Square Garden Sports (MSG Sports) has posted a revenue of $821.4m (£698/€826m) for fiscal 2022, a record for the company. MSG Sports owns the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s New York Knicks and the National Hockey League (NHL)’s New York Rangers. Revenue for the year ended June 30 and is up 98% year-over-year. The $821.4m …
West End workers agree to revised SOLT pay offer
Backstage and front-of-house workers on the West End have accepted a revised pay offer from the Society of London Theatre (SOLT). The new deal includes a 10% increase to minimum pay rates, as well as a number of revisions in the SOLT/Bectu Collective Bargaining Agreement. This covers pay and working conditions for front-of-house and backstage …
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 …
Some fans receive Reading and Leeds refunds after major schedule changes
Some angry music fans have received refunds for Reading and Leeds tickets after several acts pulled out of the festivals. Bands such as Måneskin (pictured) and Rage Against The Machine, as well as artist Jack Harlow, have cancelled their performances at the events, which led to a number of angry customers wanting their money back. …