Boston’s new MGM Music Hall at Fenway formally opened yesterday (Monday) with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The performing arts centre is located immediately behind Fenway Park, home of Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Boston Red Sox. The 91,500 sq ft venue can accommodate up to 5,000 guests in an intimate setting with versatile seating options, including …
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch launches in Hong Kong
Live Nation’s Ones To Watch online artist discovery platform has launched in Hong Kong. Following a successful run in Australia and New Zealand, the platform has now launch in Hong Kong to showcase the local emerging talent. It will enable musicians to connect with fans and provide a boost to their budding careers, with the …
AEG and Live Nation settle New Year’s Eve Coachella event dispute
Entertainment giants AEG and Live Nation have settled a case over a New Year’s Eve event in the city of Coachella in California. AEG-owned Goldenvoice was unhappy with the event’s name which was originally called ‘Coachella Day One 22’, as it believed it implied a formal connection to the flagship Coachella Valley Music and Arts …
Live Nation posts strong Q2 results
Live Nation Entertainment has posted a strong Q2 with a solid 40% increase in revenue to hit $4.4bn (£3.62bn/€4.3bn) compared to $575m in Q2 last year. Concerts revenue amounted to $3.5bn while ticketing brought in $575m. Sponsorship and advertising brought in $263.8m while other eliminations amounted to a loss of $2.7m bringing the total to …
Toby Leighton-Pope brought in as managing director of TEG Europe
TEG has announced that Toby Leighton-Pope has been made managing director of the newly formed TEG Europe. Leighton-Pope will oversee the expansion of TEG Europe, which has amalgamated TEG’s UK-based live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data operations. TEG Europe comprises TEG Live Europe; ticketing platform Ticketek; TEG’s data science and analytics business Ovation; indie …
Pollen turns to Goldman Sachs and Kroll in search for buyer – report
Events start-up Pollen is reportedly trying to find a buyer, and has turned to investment banking company Goldman Sachs and restructuring firm Kroll to aid its search. According to a report from Sky News, Pollen has turned to the companies to help salvage its future. However, one source said that Kroll’s involvement was solely surrounding …
Live Nation Singapore adds more Billie Eilish tickets
Live Nation Singapore has announced that additional tickets will be available for Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ concert at the city-state’s National Stadium. The new tickets are for spaces in a new standing area at the venue, which will be located behind the two front row standing pens, and are available to purchase now. Tickets …
Ticketmaster acquires Thai Ticket Major
Ticketmaster has expanded its presence in Asia through the acquisition of Thai Ticket Major (TTM), which is headquartered in Bangkok. The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3, subject to customary closing conditions being satisfied. Ticketmaster has made the move as it believes that live entertainment markets across all major genres like music, sports, …
People on the move: Protecht, ASM Global and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Ticket protection solutions provider Protecht has appointed Mark Kramer (pictured left) as chief technology officer. Kramer spent eight years as vice-president of engineering at Pac-12 Networks, an American sports-orientated digital cable and satellite television network. He earned multiple awards for his work in sports and …
Live Nation enters regional Australian market
Live entertainment giant Live Nation has entered into regional Australia through a new deal with Anita’s Theatre, a small historic venue in Thirroul. The city is a northern seaside suburb in Wollongong, which is roughly 60km south of Sydney. It is the first time Live Nation has entered the regional Australian market. Live Nation already …