English League One football club Bristol Rovers has altered its approach to season tickets ahead of the new season, after supporters complained about the new digital-only initiative. The club was set to adopt digital-only season tickets meaning fans would no longer receive a physical season card, but would instead be emailed a ticket before each …
Live Nation Singapore adds more Billie Eilish tickets
Live Nation Singapore has announced that additional tickets will be available for Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ concert at the city-state’s National Stadium. The new tickets are for spaces in a new standing area at the venue, which will be located behind the two front row standing pens, and are available to purchase now. Tickets …
Borussia Dortmund introduces new ticketing system
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has reshuffled its ticketing system for the sale of single match tickets. The football club has worked alongside fan representatives to improve the sale process of day tickets. Sales of day tickets for home games will still take place exclusively online for the 2022-23 season, with tickets only available in …
Fans frustrated over Bruce Springsteen ticket prices
Bruce Springsteen fans have voiced their anger over inflated ticket prices for his upcoming tour. Tickets for the first six cities of the US leg of the singer’s tour went on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday. Fans were attempting to snap up seats at shows in Tampa, Orlando and Hollywood in Florida, as well as …
Assomusica and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies sign Memorandum of Understanding
Assomusica, the Italian association of live music show producers and organisers, and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum aims to protect young artists and music fans, raise awareness and aid prevention when it comes to negative aspects of the music scene, such as drug-use. The Minister for Youth …
Music Venue Trust partners with Mercury Prize sponsor Free Now
UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots music venues, has partnered with Mercury Prize sponsor and mobility app, Free Now. Free Now will support grassroots music venues across the UK by underwriting the costs of 120 shows by future artists hoping to secure the music prize across 60 locations. As part of the …
UK Athletics partners with Two Circles
UK Athletics has partnered with data management, technology solutions and insights company, Two Circles. The partnership will see Two Circles provide the athletics governing body with proprietary data technology solutions, data-driven content and media support, as well as rights management services. Two Circles will focus on building and modernising ticketing strategies and fan engagement for …
Ticketmaster acquires Thai Ticket Major
Ticketmaster has expanded its presence in Asia through the acquisition of Thai Ticket Major (TTM), which is headquartered in Bangkok. The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3, subject to customary closing conditions being satisfied. Ticketmaster has made the move as it believes that live entertainment markets across all major genres like music, sports, …
Backstage: Elton John, Bieber and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… Elton John has added new stops in Australia and New Zealand as his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is expanded again. The run will see the icon play fives dates in January 2023, including McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, AAMI Park in Melbourne, Allianz Stadium in Sydney, …
Birmingham 2022 chiefs target selling final 200K tickets
Birmingham 2022 organisers still have 200,000 tickets to sell if they are to meet their target of welcoming 1.5m visitors to this summer’s Commonwealth Games. The multi-sport event, which begins on July 29, is on course to be the best attended Commonwealth Games in history. The 1.2m tickets sold already surpasses figures of around 1m …