The Government of the Netherlands has announced the further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for live events, venues and nightclubs. From February 18, all locations will be able to stay open until 1am, up from the current 10pm curfew. However, until February 25, coronavirus entry passes must be shown at businesses such as cinemas, theatres, music …
People on the move: Eventim Live Asia, AEG Presents and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Eventim Live Asia has appointed Samantha Tzovolos as managing director and Mike Galt as senior vice-president, touring. Eventim Live Asia is the new venture from entertainment company CTS Eventim and has brought in Tzovolos and Galt to grow within the Asian market. …
Future Ticketing and League of Ireland celebrate record season ticket sales
Ticketing software provider Future Ticketing has revealed record season ticket sales for its SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division partner football clubs. Over 15,000 season tickets have been processed through the Future Ticketing digital platform ahead of the new campaign this weekend. Future Ticketing is a partner of nine of the Premier Division’s 10 …
Savannah Bananas split from the ticketing norm
Based in Savannah, Georgia in the US, the team was founded in 2016 and has entertained thousands of fans since. There have been multiple sell-out crowds across the years and records broken for attendances. The team play more than just baseball in the Coastal Plain League (won twice by the Bananas) and perform dance routines …
New Zealand Government extends events insurance scheme
New Zealand’s Events Transition Support Payment (ETSP) scheme will be extended until January 31, 2023 and will also be expanded to include business events. The scheme was originally introduced at the end of last year to help large events recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and run during the summer, but the arrival of the Omicron …
UEFA to offer loyal fans 30,000 tickets to club finals
UEFA is set to offer fans 30,000 free tickets across its club competitions including the Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Women’s Champions League. Tickets will be available to fans of the teams that reach the finals of each competition, to thank them for their support for European football during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
SSE Arena Wembley undergoes OVO rebrand
London’s iconic SSE Arena Wembley has a new naming-rights partner, it has been announced today (Tuesday). OVO Arena Wembley is the new moniker for the venue, which has welcomed some of the world’s biggest artists and performers over the years. Sustainability will play a major role in the new agreement, as Bristol-headquartered green energy supplier, …
Rugby World Cup Sevens builds momentum with ticket dates
World Rugby has announced that tickets for this year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in South Africa will go on sale on February 28. The three-day tournament will run in Cape Town (pictured) from September 9-11 and will feature 40 men’s and women’s teams from across the globe. Organisers hope this year’s tournament can build one …
AIF calls for Government-backed support to deal with mounting costs and shortages
Association of Independent Festivals chief executive Paul Reed (pictured) has warned of the “perfect storm” of ending VAT relief, Brexit, the supply chain crisis and worker shortages for UK festival organisers this summer. Reed has said that while the widespread return of large events this summer is a welcome sight, it will not be a …
Lovetovisit.com partners with Musement – TheTicketingBusiness News
Tourism and culture platform Lovetovisit.com has partnered with tours and activities company, Musement. The collaboration will mean the new platform will take bookings for Musement’s portfolio of attractions such as The Tower of London, The London Eye, Harry Potter Studios, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as other UK tourist hotspots. Lovetovisit.com, which has …