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 …

Peter Kay adds extra tour dates due to extreme demand

Comedian Peter Kay has added more than 20 extra dates to meet demand for his new tour, after hundreds of thousands of fans attempted to purchase tickets.  It is the comedian’s first tour for 12 years after his 2017 string of dates were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets went on general sale on Saturday, …

Peter Kay tour sees ‘extraordinary’ demand for tickets

Demand for tickets to see comedian Peter Kay’s first tour in 12 years caused multiple websites and apps offering pre-sale access to cash. Tickets for the tour are set to go on general sale tomorrow (Saturday) but telecommunications companies O2, Virgin Media and Three were offering users access two days earlier.  O2 and Virgin Media …

Tech Stack: Elton John’s immersive experience and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Cinema’s Neil Young event Shakey Pictures, event cinema distributor Trafalgar Releasing and Warners Records have announced that ‘Neil Young: Harvest Time’ will be shown in cinemas worldwide on December 1. There will be select encores on December 4. The film celebrates the 50th …