Q&A with Softjourn’s Lyubomyr Nykyforuk: Trends in 2023

TheTicketingBusiness spoke to Lyubomyr Nykyforuk, Softjourn’s head of the solution creation department, about ticketing trends in 2023 and the role of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector. Nykyforuk has over 16 years of experience within the industry and has been working on Softjourn ticketing projects since 2007, when the company signed its first …

Tech Stack: Virtual Reality concert, immersive theatre and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… K-Pop VR concert at SXSW K-Pop group Aespa are set to debut their first virtual reality (VR) concert at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) festival. VR concert production and distribution company AmazeVR recently revealed that the 20-minute ‘Aespa VR Concert at Kwangya’ …

Cleveland Cavaliers’ United Gold Pass to unlock unique experiences

The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Cleveland Cavaliers recently launched its Cavs United Gold Pass, which will offer holders unique and unprecedented experiences.  As a founding Cavs United Gold Pass holder, fans will have access to Cavs gear, in-arena experiences, member-only premium enter-to-win opportunities, as well as discounts throughout the 2022-23 season. On top of securing …

Charlotte 49ers launch new app with transition to mobile ticketing

The Charlotte 49ers have launched an updated mobile app, with the university football team moving to full mobile ticketing for the 2023-24 season.  The new-look app is powered by Sidearm Sports, which provides the technology platform that powers official websites, mobile apps, statistical integration, live audio and visual streaming, and e-commerce platforms for collegiate partners. …

Wallaroo chosen as Detroit Lions AI and ML partner

The National Football League (NFL)’s Detroit Lions has partnered with Wallaroo to act as the franchise’s official artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) partner.  The Lions will work with Wallaroo to utilise AI across a number of business objectives on and off the field, including ticketing, parking, concessions, retail and fan sentiment.  Detroit Lions …

Tech Stack: Live-streamed theatre, Sydney Festival and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… League of Live Stream Theater Theatre and tech entrepreneurs Jim Augustine and Oren Michels have introduced the League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), a non-profit service that will bring Broadway and US regional theatre productions to homes worldwide. The organisation will make its …

Accreditation in stadiums – TheTicketingBusiness News

Visitor and employee management as it should be: smart, easy and secure.  Ensuring proper accreditation of employees, security staff, catering services, VIP and press journalists for entry to assigned stadium sections is more important than ever. Accurate personal identification helps to maintain the high level of safety that is indispensable today. The SMART System by …

Calvin Harris to present immersive, virtual TikTok concert

Calvin Harris (pictured) is set to perform an immersive, virtual concert for dance fans through video-sharing platform TikTok. The award-winning DJ and producer will present The Calvin Harris Experience in partnership with virtual entertainment company Wave. Premiering on January 13, the concert will take fans on a musical journey through Harris’ virtual universe, with audio …

Tech Stack: Hybrid theatre, New Year’s Eve in the metaverse and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Hybrid theatre Award-winning online theatre company Remote Theater has announced its fourth season, which will include hybrid, online and offline performances. Remote Theater was created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2023 will feature an in-person and live-streamed concert in …

Ideas and Innovations to introduce new ticketing kiosk platform

Ideas and Innovations (I&I) has revealed a new retail ticketing platform in conjunction with its strategic ticketing partnerships for live events and theatre. I&I is a physical and digital technology marketing company that works alongside retail partners to create, develop and implement retail consumer kiosk programmes.  The ticketing kiosk platform will offer I&I’s retail partners …