Independent live music promoter All Things Live has announced its entry into the Middle East, with the company headed up by promoter Thomas Ovesen. All Things Live Middle East (ATL Middle East) is already operating and the new partnership is the result of prior successful collaborations between ATL and the new ATL Middle East chief …
Exhibition World Bahrain celebrates grand opening
Venue management and live entertainment company ASM Global has announced the opening of the 950,000 square-foot Exhibition World Bahrain. ASM Global has said the new space is the largest exhibition centre in the Middle East and is expected to position Bahrain as a destination for regional and international conventions. The opening event was attended by …
Live Nation launches Middle East events sustainability project
Live Nation Middle East has launched a new green initiative designed to transform sustainability standards in the region’s events sector. The live events giant’s regional division and Emirates Nature – WWF have collaborated on a programme developing guidance and best practices to enhance the sustainability of concert tours. Based on Live Nation’s Green Touring Program, …
World Cup attracts 17 million ticket applications
Some 17 million tickets have been requested in the first application window for this year’s FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar. The first sales period for the tournament lasted just under three weeks and finished yesterday (Tuesday) with the largest number of applicants coming from the host nation. FIFA also saw applications from footballing fanatics …