London Theatre Week kicks off today (Monday) and will run until March 6, with tickets available for hit West End shows for as little as £15 ($20/€18). The scheme includes West End Blockbusters and Off West End and fringe hit shows. Theatre fans will be able to watch long-running classics or the latest productions to …
Stadium tour featuring Def Leppard sells one million tickets, adds new dates
Over one million tickets have been sold for a major rock concert series featuring iconic artists such as Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The Live Nation-produced tour is taking place in stadiums across the US and Canada, starting with Suntrust Park in Atlanta. Due to demand for tickets to …
NASCAR launches Daytona 500 NFTs for ticket holders
Motorsport series NASCAR has partnered with Wax blockchain to launch an NFT (non-fungible token) collection, which celebrated yesterday (Sunday)’s Daytona 500 race. The NASCAR NFTs were free and only available to ticket holders for the US event. Organisers emailed around 25,000 NASCAR ticket holders to announce the launch, and provide details on how to download …
The O2 suffers major damage following Storm Eunice
The O2 has suffered extensive damage as a result of Storm Eunice, which tore through parts of the UK today (Friday). Panels on top of the famous dome venue in East London have been ripped off, leaving a substantial hole in its roof. A spokesperson for the O2 said in a statement: “Due to today’s …
A boost for German events as restrictions set to ease
Germany is set to ease its coronavirus restrictions, with next month bringing good news for events and nightclubs. From March 4, the maximum permitted size for outdoor events will be increased to 25,000. Nightclubs will also reopen, but only for those that have received all three doses of the vaccine against COVID-19, or two doses …
Cuffe and Taylor pens deal with historic Yorkshire venue
Promoters Cuffe and Taylor have signed a deal to programme live music events at The Piece Hall (pictured) in Halifax, Yorkshire. Cuffe and Taylor are part of global entertainment company, Live Nation Entertainment, and have agreed the five-year deal to co-promote headline shows at the venue. The Piece Hall was originally opened in 1779 for …
Northampton Saints signs new ticketing services provider
Northampton Saints and Ticketmaster Sport have announced that the ticketing company is to become the rugby union club’s new ticketing services provider. Ticketmaster will provide sports ticketing technology solutions for Northampton Saints, with supporters able to take advantage of the new and improved website to purchase tickets. Laura Tringham, Northampton Saints’ head of marketing and …
Oak View Group secures financing deal for Co-op Live
Oak View Group has recently closed and funded debt financing to fund the construction of Manchester’s Co-op Live venue. The global venue development, advisory and investment company is working alongside Manchester City Football Group (CFG) as an equal joint venture partner, as the new venue is based on its Etihad Campus. The new 23,500-seat arena …
ASM Global and ILMC link up to expand bursary scheme
Venue and event management company ASM Global and the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) have announced a new partnership. The collaboration hopes to expand the ILMC’s Alia Dann Swift Bursary Scheme, which helps to promote and encourage the next generation of young executive talent. It will be supported by ASM Global’s corporate social responsibility platform, …
C3 Presents and Live Nation acquire intimate Stubb’s venue
Stubb’s, a 2,500-capacity venue in Austin, Texas, has been acquired by concert promoter C3 Presents and its parent company, Live Nation. The new owners plan to renovate the outdoor music venue, which also incorporates a BBQ restaurant. C3 Presents and Live Nation completed the deal at the end of last year, and not only includes …