Primary ticketing software provider Vivenu has opened a new tech hub in Darmstadt, Germany, as part of its growth aspirations. The company has also ramped up its hiring strategy, as a result of high demand for its primary ticketing solution across the US and Europe. Vivenu’s headcount has subsequently doubled over the last year. Vivenu …
Softjourn’s contingency plans for Ukraine office put to the test
Softjourn, a technology service provider with a focus on ticketing, has outlined how it has continued to operate its Ukraine offices in the midst of war with Russia. Softjourn has had a contingency plan in place for a number of years to keep the company going and workers safe. “Our contingency plan began in 2014, …
Tech Stack: A Meta virtual reality Notorious B.I.G concert and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… A Meta virtual reality concert Meta, the company behind social media giant Facebook, has revealed an upcoming virtual reality concert from Notorious B.I.G. The digital event has been called ‘Sky’s the Limit’ and will premiere exclusively on Meta’s Horizon Worlds VR platform. The …
Ticketmaster Poland signs esports deal
Ticketmaster has lined up its first esports deal and has partnered with ESL Faceit Group. The culmination of pro gaming tour, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), is set to take place on February 10-12 next year, at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland. As part of its first esports deal, Ticketmaster Poland provided its ticketing technology …
New London King’s Cross venue to open with David Hockney show
London is set to welcome a new venue, Lightroom, which is billed as a ‘new home for spectacular artist-led shows’. Lightroom is located in King’s Cross on Lewis Cubitt Square and has been designed by Haworth Tompkins as a sister space to the Bridge Theatre. The new London venue is a joint venture between design …
Tech Stack: Digital ticket stubs and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Digital ticket stubs Digital sports collectibles platform ClubStubs, in partnership with technology studio Appetite Creative, has reportedly produced commemorative NFT (non-fungible token) ticket stubs. These ticket stubs will be available to American football fans across more than 100 live games during the 2022 …
Tickets go on sale for Dubai Esports Festival grand finals
Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) earlier this month, tickets are now on sale for the festival’s main attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals. The Finals will take place in Dubai from November 17-20 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. DEF 2022 is …
EngageRM teams up with Queensland Cricket
Sports and entertainment business technology services provider EngageRM has entered into a three-year partnership with Queensland Cricket. As part of the deal, Queensland Cricket will use EngageRM’s data-driven platform to optimise day-to-day operations and enhance their interactions with partners and fans. Queensland Cricket governs all levels of sport in the Australian state, including the Queensland …
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 …
Oveit and Utrust partner to enter events and entertainment market
Fintech company Oveit has partnered with Swiss start-up Utrust, which offers cryptocurrency payment solutions. The aim of the partnership is to integrate a new payment method into the entertainment market to allow event organisers to accept and use cryptocurrency payments more easily. Mihai Dragan, chief operating officer of Oveit, said: “We strive to help the …