HID Global increases events presence with Janam Technologies acquisition

Stockholm-headquartered access solutions provider, ASSA ABLOY, has acquired Janam Technologies, a provider of handheld mobile computers and readers.  The acquisition was completed through identity solutions technology provider, HID Global, which is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group.  Janam’s acquisition will aim to enhance HID’s events access portfolio and improve the experience for fans globally. With …

Tech Stack: BTS, Formula E and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… BTS on screen In February, K-Pop fans will be able to watch BTS’ latest concert, ‘BTS in Busan’ in cinemas worldwide. The cinematic cut has been re-edited and remixed for the big screen, and will feature new close-up angles and a whole new …

A Q&A with SECUTIX CEO Frédéric Longatte

We spoke to SECUTIX chief executive Frédéric Longatte, on the successes of this year and looking forward to what’s in store for the ticketing technology provider in 2023. TheTicketingBusiness: In 2022, SECUTIX’s mobile ticketing technology was used for a number of high-profile events, including the UEFA Women’s European Championships, Wimbledon and concerts from artist Ed Sheeran in …

Tech Stack: NFT Ticketing, Web3 and the music industry, and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… NFT Ticketing SeatlabNFT has partnered with international sports organisation, Everything in Sport (EIS), to provide NFT (non-fungible tokens) ticketing and airdrop functionality for the Women’s Edition (pictured) of its conference in March.  The event is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium …

EU £333,000 metaverse party flops

Just six people attended the European Union (EU)’s metaverse party, according to reports. The EU was attempting to engage with those between the ages of 18 and 35 that were not particularly interested in politics. The European Commission’s foreign aid department spent €387,000 (£333,000/$412,000) on the online space. Journalist Vince Chadwick attended the ‘gala’ concert, …

Fellaz to launch membership and NFT-based ticket for music festival

Fellaz, a Singapore-based Web3 entertainment and lifestyle eco-system, is set to introduce a new NFT-based membership service.  Members will be offered exclusive access to a community with the same membership status, which will enable direct communication with other members through a protocol. The membership can also be used as a premium admission pass to exclusive …

Taylor Swift reportedly considered FTX NFT ticketing before collapse

Taylor Swift was set to partner with FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that has now filed for bankruptcy, which would have included an arrangement to have concert tickets minted as NFTs (non-fungible tokens), it has been reported.  According to the Financial Times, founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried was negotiating with Swift over a deal worth more …

Tech Stack: Virtual festive concerts and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Enter Thee Hottieverse Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieverse VR Concert Tour will now be available through the Meta Quest App Lab. Fans will be able to access the full VR concert with new interactive elements and other fandom essentials. Fans can now find AmazeVR’s …

Tech Stack: TikTok concerts, NFT ticketing and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Metallica’s Helping Hands concert Streaming platform Paramount+ will stream Metallica’s ‘Helping Hands’ concert, which benefits the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. The concert, which is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will stream via the platform in the US …