Ticketing and live event discovery platform Dice has announced the launch of a new fan feature in the form of ‘Groups’. Developed by Dice’s product team, Groups will help fans to connect with their friends and coordinate going out to events. Fans using Dice will have the option to create a Group from their profile …
Banijay to acquire live entertainment company Balich Wonder Studio
French entertainment company Banijay has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italian live entertainment company, Balich Wonder Studio. Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio was founded in 2013 and has worked on major events such as the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup; the Pan American Games Ceremonies in Peru in 2019 and in Chile …
DEAG sees strong start to 2023
Live entertainment and ticketing company DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) has witnessed its revenues increase in the first quarter of 2023. In the first three months of this year, revenues have increased by 55% to €48m (£42m/$52m), compared to €31m in the same period, the year prior. It is also an improvement on the €25.5m …
SeatGeek settles class action lawsuit on pandemic refunds
Ticketing platform SeatGeek has agreed to a nationwide class action settlement in the US, putting a stop to claims that it did not provide customers with full cash refunds for events cancelled due to the pandemic. The settlement will affect SeatGeek customers that purchased tickets to a live event via the company’s mobile website between …
East London venue Troxy extends partnership with Dice
Live event discovery platform Dice has extended its primary ticketing partnership with Troxy, a Grade II Art Deco-listed venue in East London. The partnership has spanned the last five years, and will continue to benefit fans looking to purchase tickets to performances from artists such as The Flaming Lips, Diplo, Le Tigre and The Mars …
FestivalPass partners with Spin to create SXSW studio and VIP experience
Subscription membership for live events, FestivalPass, has partnered with Spin magazine to create a mobile content studio, as well as a VIP experience at a concert. Ahead of SXSW 2023 in Austin, Texas – which is currently running until Sunday – FestivalPass and Spin transformed a bus into a co-branded content space for Spin editors …
Close teams up with Ticketmaster
Communications app Close has partnered with Ticketmaster to provide the ticketing company’s customers with an improved digital customer experience. Visitors will be able to find all event information in the Close app after purchasing their ticket thanks to an API link between Close and Ticketmaster. Buyers will be able to access the information as soon …
Corriere dello Sport-Stadio teams up with Vivaticket
Italian media outlet and newspaper Corriere dello Sport-Stadio has partnered with Vivaticket to sell tickets for sporting matches, concerts and other events. Vivaticket is an operator in the creation, production, marketing and management of integrated electronic ticketing and access control systems. Starting from this month, readers will be able to purchase tickets through the newly …
NIVA partners with R.Cup to reduce single-use plastic at live music events
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) in the US has partnered with R.Cup, a sustainable company that provides reusable cups to help reduce the reliance on single-use plastic at concerts. R.Cup is a full-service reuse system that provides different types of cups and containers, collection bins, delivery and pick-up logistics, sanitising services, programme training and …
Strong year predicted for live events industry in 2023
The live events industry in the UK is set to have a strong year in 2023, with rising demand for festivals, gigs, West End theatre and VIP event tickets. According to an article from the Guardian, demand for tickets is increasing despite a cost-of-living crisis across the UK, which will continue the industry’s recovery following …