The UK’s new Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has been urged to take immediate action to support the entertainment and arts sectors in the wake of rising costs. Donelan, a former WWE marketing executive, replaces Nadine Dorries in the role, which covers entertainment, sport and the arts, after being appointed by new UK Prime Minister Liz …
Moratorium filed by Festicket ends, suggestions of falling into administration
A moratorium filed by festival package company Festicket has come to an end, with Companies House filings detailing suggestions from monitors that the company should enter administration. Filings show that the moratorium was ended by monitors on August 30 as ‘the company is unable to pay any of the following that have fallen due: moratorium debts; …
SeatGeek becomes official ticket provider for San Diego Open
Ticketing platform SeatGeek has today (Wednesday) announced a new multi-year partnership with the San Diego Open. SeatGeek will become the official ticket provider for the tennis tournament, with organisers able to access products such as the backend technology platform, Unify. The backend platform allows teams, theatres and arenas to create, sell and manage access to …
Wales’ George North joins Seat Unique as brand ambassador and investor
Wales Rugby, British & Irish Lions and Ospreys player George North has joined Seat Unique as a brand ambassador and investor. North will sit alongside fellow rugby legends Sam Warburton and Sir Clive Woodward as a representative of the Seat Unique brand. Seat Unique will work alongside the Wales player to make official hospitality and …
People on the move: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Tix Ticketing and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Einar Þór Gústafsson has left his role of vice-president of product and engineering at Tix Ticketing after one year. He has taken up a new position as product manager at Gangverk, a software company based in Reykjavik. More specifically, Þór Gústafsson will be working on …
Tech Stack: Attractions, digital ticketing and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Connect&Go implements Konnect Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has partnered with Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone. The two attractions will utilise the Konnect platform, an all-in-one attractions management platform. Roaring Springs and Wahooz will …
Keystone Centre and Brandon Wheat Kings team up with Ticketmaster
The Keystone Centre in Brandon, Canada has partnered with Ticketmaster to service the venue’s ticketing and online fan engagement offerings. In its new role of official ticketing partner, Ticketmaster will provide ticketing for all Brandon Wheat Kings junior ice hockey games in the Western Hockey League (WHL), concerts and events. Hockey and live events fans …
STAR details impact of pandemic and recommendations for building back
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers), the self-regulatory body for live events ticketing in the UK, has published a report on how the industry fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Independent ticketing specialist Will Quekett was commissioned by STAR to interview 39 stakeholders from across the ticketing and events industry. This included venues, events organisers …
North London derby set to smash WSL attendance record
Arsenal has enjoyed a ticket sales boom for the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League. The club has sold more tickets for the match with Tottenham than the combined total of its four matches held at the Emirates Stadium (pictured) last season. More than 40,000 supporters have purchased a ticket …
York City Knights offers free tickets to key workers
Championship rugby league club York City Knights is offering free tickets for key workers in the NHS, police, fire service and the armed forces, as well as teachers. The Knights’ upcoming match against Workington Town at LNER Community Stadium (pictured) this weekend has been dubbed ‘Heroes Day’. Not only will the key workers be offered …