StubHub has revealed a 25% increase in ticket sales, compared to the 2019 US summer concert season. The ticket resale platform has said that the increase in ticket sales is attributed to the number of events this summer, which is almost double that in the same period in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. …
Circuit of the America launches packages ahead of US F1 Grand Prix
Circuit of the Americas (COTA), along with partner entertainment consulting firm Elevate Sports Ventures, has unveiled ticket, travel, hotel and experiential packages for the 2022 US Formula 1 Grand Prix. The circuit, which is in Austin, Texas, will hold the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix from October 21-23. The packages are inclusive of …
UEFA warns fans over unauthorised finals tickets
European football governing body UEFA has warned fans ahead of the upcoming Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals about the dangers of purchasing tickets on the secondary market. UEFA has issued a statement explaining that tickets to the finals are sold by UEFA and are subject to strict terms and conditions which prevent …
Integration improves Imagine Dragons VIP experience
Digital Seat Media has partnered with agency RedPeg Marketing to keep VIP ticket holders up-to-date before attending the world tour of American pop rock band Imagine Dragons (pictured). Throughout the first leg of the tour in the US, the real-time fan engagement technology platform provided VIP ticket holders an Imagine Dragons VIP card via a …
Glamorgan Cricket appoints CM.com as exclusive ticketing partner
Netherlands-based cloud software company CM.com has agreed a deal to become the exclusive ticketing partner of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Ahead of the 2023 cricket season, Glamorgan has committed to delivering an enhanced customer experience for its fan base and has selected CM.com to implement a new ticketing approach. The company’s integrated marketing and customer service platforms will be …
Live Nation launches Middle East events sustainability project
Live Nation Middle East has launched a new green initiative designed to transform sustainability standards in the region’s events sector. The live events giant’s regional division and Emirates Nature – WWF have collaborated on a programme developing guidance and best practices to enhance the sustainability of concert tours. Based on Live Nation’s Green Touring Program, …
Major Dutch national park picks Ticketcounter
Hoge Veluwe National Park, the largest privately owned nature reserve in the Netherlands, has selected Ticketcounter as its new ticketing partner. Through the multiyear deal, Ticketcounter will be responsible for all on-site and online ticket sales as well as the technology for access control on site. The ticketing operator will also become a sponsor of …
Shrewsbury Town moves forward with Advanced ticketing
English Football League club Shrewsbury Town FC has appointed new partners, Advanced, to deploy their cutting-edge ticketing management platform, TALENT. The move will help the third-tier League One club take its ticketing, event and commercial operations to the next level and deliver against its priority to improve the experience of both fans and staff. The …
Backstage: Harry Styles, Arcade Fire and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… Harry Styles has announced a 32-date North American tour to promote his new album, Harry’s House. Produced by Live Nation, Love On Tour 2022 will include many of North America’s most notable venues, kicking off on August 15 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Styles will continue his …
Tomorrowland drinks to Coca-Cola partnership
Tommorowland Belgium has announced a partnership with Coca-Cola that will expand the Belgian electronic dance music festival through on-site activations, competitions and live streaming. The multinational beverage supplier will join forces with Tommorowland to promote a pan-European consumer contest where winners will have the opportunity to gain backstage access and immersive in-person brand experiences at …