The Sporting News has partnered with ticket resale marketplace TicketSmarter to provide tickets for sporting events, concerts and theatre shows across the US and Canada. Users of The Sporting News network will be able to purchase tickets related to the content they are reading through TicketSmarter integrations. The integrations will be live across The Sporting …
CTS Eventim sees boost from reopening of core markets
The rebound of core markets for CTS Eventim has resulted in its ticketing and live entertainment segments posting a significant increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2022. Revenue for the first quarter came in at €139.2m (£119m/$149m) compared to €19.6m in the same period for the year prior. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation …
MP Kevin Brennan elected as chairman of the APPG for Music
Member of Parliament (MP) Kevin Brennan has been elected as the chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Music in the UK. The APPG for Music is one of the largest groups in Westminster with more than 100 members, who meet to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding the music industry. Labour MP Brennan is …
Singapore Grand Prix announces headline acts
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to welcome headline performances from international artists alongside the racing action, with the likes of Green Day, Westlife and Marshmello (pictured) set to perform. More than 75 performances will take place over the three-day race weekend from September 30 to October 2. The performances will happen across …
Tickets on sale for Rainforest World Music Festival’s virtual performances
Tickets for Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022’s virtual performances are now available to purchase. The festival is being held as a hybrid event, with the physical concert taking place at Sarawak Cultural Village in Pantai Damai, Malaysia. International music fans will be able to watch performances from the festival via a livestream. This year’s …
Music Venue Trust launches Music Venue Properties
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has set up a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS), named Music Venue Properties (MVP), to help grassroots music venues by purchasing freeholds. MVP will then be able to lease the properties back to operators on a “friendly lease” with reduced rents and make contributions to insurance or repairs, as well as …
CTS Eventim and TikTok to take music fans backstage
Social media platform TikTok has partnered with ticketing and entertainment company CTS Eventim to bring the experience of German festivals Rock am Ring and Deichbrand to fans globally. Artists and creators will share experiences from backstage with fans that make up the TikTok community. The partnership will include hashtag campaigns and an official playlist for …
Live Nation introduces paid internships
Live Nation’s Concerts team has introduced a paid internship scheme with the aim of boosting equitable opportunities and building a more diverse team. There is a demand to work in live music, as shown by the 15,000 applications for 50 openings received for the college internship program. The entertainment giant revealed that a mixture of …
Manila concert for Ben&Ben ahead of first US tour
Ben&Ben has announced a major concert in Manila (pictured) for this September. The Filipino nine-piece folk-pop band confirmed the news yesterday (Sunday) with ticketing details yet to be announced. The concert will take place September 3 at CCP Open Grounds, which has a seated capacity of around 8,458. September 3, CCP Open Grounds. More details …
Tickets launch for Formula E London E-Prix
Formula E tickets have launched for the 2022 London E-Prix, with the announcement that London-raised DJ and producer Jax Jones will perform at the event. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be returning to the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London for Rounds 13 and 14 of the racing series on July 30 and …