Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communication and Theatre Union (BECTU) head Philippa Childs has warned that expensive theatre ticket prices could deter audiences, leaving theatre workers vulnerable. Childs told The Stage: “When faced with soaring ticket rates amid the ever-increasing cost-of-living crisis, audiences will have little choice but to cut back on the expense of going to the …
Eurovision fans miss out on finals after tix failure
Eurovision fans were left disappointed after tickets they’d purchased to watch Saturday’s final never arrived. According to Variety, a number of fans purchased tickets for the Eurovision final in Turin, Italy (pictured), from resale site Viagogo. However, as it got closer to the event, the tickets failed to arrived before customers received an email to …
DEAG boasts positive sales in first quarter
Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) has seen a major rebound in the first quarter of 2022, with sales increasing from €1.1m (£934k/$1.1m) to €31m. For the same period in 2021, operating sales for the entertainment company were €1.1m while reported sales were €4m, showcasing how the company’s sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels in the first …
GL events UK acquires Field and Lawn
GL events UK has acquired fellow events infrastructure provider Field and Lawn, with GL events UK assuming 100% ownership of the company. Field and Lawn has operations across the UK including hubs in Broxburn near Edinburgh, Bristol and Runcorn. The company was founded in 1986 and provides event marquees, temporary industrial buildings, placemaking services and …
Bills fans given glimpse of personal seat licence prices
Fans of National Football League (NFL) franchise Buffalo Bills have been given a glimpse of what the team might be charging for personal seat licences at the new $1.4bn (£1.1bn/€1.3bn) stadium. According to an email sent to fans and obtained by The Buffalo News, prices could range between $500 and $16,500 for a personal seat …
Rajasthan Government to introduce e-ticketing for monuments and museums
The Rajasthan Government in India is set to introduce e-ticketing for all of the state’s monuments and museums. The Department of Archeology and Museology will introduce online ticketing to make it easier for tourists and visitors. The move follows reports of harassment from illegal guides, and the fact that a number of monuments do not …
UK festivals commit to tackling sexual violence at events
Over 100 festivals in the UK have committed to tackling sexual violence at events, including Reading and Leeds, Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters and Parklife. Some 105 festivals have committed to The Association of Independent Festivals’ (AIF) Safer Spaces At Festivals campaign, with the aim of tackling sexual violence. The initiative had originally launched in May 2017 …
Melbourne events set to receive cash injection
Melbourne (pictured) is set to receive a A$25m (£14m/$17m/€17m) boost from the City of Melbourne council to invest in events and attract visitors. The draft Budget 2022-23 is due to be released tomorrow (Tuesday), which will include a major event and festival program to encourage people to visit the Australian city, support local businesses and …
Former USGA employee sentenced to 14 months in prison for $3.3m ticket scam
A former United States Golf Association (USGA) employee has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for embezzling more than $3.3m (£2.7m/€3.2m) worth of US Open tickets. The announcement was made by US Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and the US Department of Justice. Former USGA employee, Robert Fryer, was sentenced by United States District Judge …
Lancashire Cricket renews agreement with Sportsbreaks.com
Lancashire Cricket has revealed that Sportsbreaks.com has extended its agreement to remain the standalone sponsor of Thunder Cricket. Sports travel experience provider Sportsbreaks.com first sponsored the regional women’s side last year, and will also remain the official sports travel partner of Lancashire Cricket. The company’s branding will be showcased at Emirates Old Trafford via the …