AudienceView, a provider of ticketing and e-commerce solutions for the live events industry, has launched an integrated, white-label mobile app platform. Clients will be able to configure a fully-branded consumer app to expand the relationship with all event attendees, rather than the sole ticket buyer. AudienceView Spotlight is an extension of AudienceView Unlimited, a …
Vivid Seats posts robust Q3
Ticket marketplace Vivid Seats has posted a robust Q3, which is up on a COVID-hit Q3 in 2021 but slightly down on Q2 in some areas. Revenues of $156.8m (£136.7m/€156.7m) demonstrate a 12% increase compared to $139.5m in Q3 2021 and is up on the $147.7m in Q2 this year. A net income of $18.7m …
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 …
Live Events Reinsurance Scheme protects 15,000 jobs and supports 150 events
The UK Government has said that almost 15,000 jobs and more than 150 events have been supported by its Live Events Reinsurance Scheme, which was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme closes in September, but has offered aid to a number of events on the British calendar including The Brit Awards, Virgin Radio’s Big …
UK Government set to introduce specialist haulier changes
The UK Government has made it easier for live music and touring industry specialist hauliers to move more freely between Great Britain and the European Union (EU) from late summer. Hauliers that serve music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move more freely due to new measures such as dual registration. Drivers …
Fans to enjoy Coachella virtually through YouTube for tenth year
This weekend’s Coachella festival will be live-streamed on Youtube, meaning music fans from across the globe can experience the event and watch their favourite artists without physically being there. The festival has been streamed on YouTube for the last 10 years of the event, with livestreams set to be available across both weekends of the …
Western Australia extends live events support program
The Government of Western Australia has extended its live events support program to include rescheduled shows. The Getting the Show Back on the Road+ (GTSBOTR+) scheme was originally set up to reduce the financial risks of running a ticketed event during the pandemic. It has now been extended to include rescheduled events. GTSBOTR+ allows for …
Vivid Seats posts positive results in ‘comeback year’
Stan Chia, chief executive of online ticket marketplace Vivid Seats, has called 2021 a “comeback year” after the company released its full-year financial results. Vivid Seats posted revenues of $443m (£336m/€400m) in 2021 compared to just $35m the year prior. Net loss also improved significantly from $774m in 2020 to $19m at the end of …
Tomorrowland festival sells out 600,000 tickets
Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival has sold 600,000 passes for its 2022 festival. The event has been cancelled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the sell-out demonstrating Europe’s pent-up demand for live music festivals. Belgium’s flagship festival will return in-person for the first time since 2019 with three weekends in July in …
Uber adds Explore function for live events and experiences
Transport company Uber has added a new function that will allow its customers to browse and book experiences, including live events. Uber Explore will also allow users to book dinner reservations and other activities. Customers will see locations recommended for them based on the categories they have chosen in the Explore tab, which will include …