The Victorian Government has awarded grants to 131 live music venues across the Australian state to support the return of live entertainment. A number of venues have been awarded grants from the Victoria Live Music Venues Support Program, which took submissions between February and March. Grants of up to A$65,000 (£37,000/$47,000/€44,000) have been awarded to …
AMB Sports and Entertainment extends partnership with Ticketmaster
AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), the parent company of the National Football League (NFL)’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer (MLS)’s Atlanta United and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, has extended its partnership with Ticketmaster. As part of the extension, Ticketmaster will continue to ticket all AMBSE games, concerts and events. Fans and attendees will still be able to …
Music industry calls on PRS to reverse cuts decision
Some 50 organisations across the music industry have come together to sign an open letter asking PRS for Music, which pays out royalties for members that have music broadcasted, performed in public, streamed or downloaded, to reverse a decision to make cuts. PRS for Music announced at the end of May that it would be …
India match tickets in hot demand despite AIFF doubts
Tickets for India’s match against Cambodia in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers sold out within 10 minutes, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) left facing calls to issue more tickets. The tickets were complimentary and snapped up quickly for tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) game. Despite the demand, only 12,000 tickets were originally made available for the …
New York bill to provide more transparency for ticket buyers
A new bill has been passed by the state of New York which means ticketing companies will not be able to hide their fees and present them towards the end of a purchase anymore. Two major policies have been introduced to provide transparency for ticket buyers; ticket sellers must include fees upfront and ticket resellers …
UEFA apologises to fans over Champions League final
UEFA, football’s European governing body, has issued an apology to fans who witnessed “frightening and distressing events” in the build-up to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France on May 28. Last week, UEFA commissioned an independent review into the events surrounding the final, which was delayed by …
New Accesso integration allows guests to spread the cost
Accesso, a technology solutions provider for attractions and venues, has established a new integration with financial technology company PayPal. While Accesso first integrated PayPal into the checkout process for the Accesso Passport online ticketing system in 2014, client venues can now offer PayPal’s ‘Pay Later’ options to customers. New options are now available to help …
Millions enjoy Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert, which took place outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, was watched by an average of nearly 12 million people in the UK. Platinum Party in the Palace, which was curated to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, took place on Saturday and was attended by roughly 22,000 people, including …
FanRally to power Houston Astros’ ‘Moon Shot’ subscription service
FanRally has announced a partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Houston Astros to offer fans subscription seat reservation privileges through a ‘Moon Shot’ monthly subscription program. The deal begins today (Monday) with a home game against the Seattle Mariners and will run until the end of the regular season in early October. FanRally is a …
Shanghai International Film Festival cancelled
The Shanghai International Film Festival, which is traditionally held in mid-June, has been cancelled, showcasing the continuing difficulties surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic in China. The 25th edition of the festival will be held next year instead. In 2020, the festival moved its dates from June to August after cinemas were closed due to the pandemic. …