Atos, which specialises in digital transformation and is also the digital technology partner for the 2023 and 2027 editions of the European Games, has launched a new ticketing platform for this year’s event, which is set to be held in Poland. The European Games will take place from June 21 to July 2 and the …
SI Tickets enters primary market with NFT ticket solution
SI Tickets, the Sports Illustrated-backed ticketing site, has announced its entry into the primary ticketing market through the launch of a new self-service event management and platform that incorporates NFT and non-NFT tickets solutions. Box Office by SI Tickets has been developed in partnership with web3 leader ConsenSys and powered by Polygon’s blockchain technology. It …
Tech Stack: Skiing, nature parks and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Not quite so downhill… Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider for attractions and venues, has acquired Paradocs Mountain Software, a Canadian-based provider of software solutions specifically for the ski industry. Paradocs’ all-in-one mountain management solution – MtnOS – will now be known …
Albania’s Unum Festival opts for NFT-TiX partnership
NFT-TiX, a blockchain-based ticketing platform, has announced a multi-year partnership with Unum Festival, a music event held in Shëngjin, Albania. Ticket sales will begin on the platform from May 5, with the festival set to take place June 1-6. The use of blockchain ticketing will help Unum Festival crack down on ticket scalping and fraud, …
Tixr unveils latest UX3 update
Tixr, a primary ticketing and event commerce marketplace, recently unveiled UX3, the third version of its fan-facing user interface. Fans can purchase a range of offerings, in advance and onsite, including admission tickets, hotel packages, parking, food and beverage, hospitality and more. Tixr co-founder and chief executive Robert Davari said: “From music festivals to sporting …
Tech Stack: TicketSwap’s FairShare and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… FairShare Marketplace TicketSwap has introduced FairShare, a new feature that will allow any profit on tickets sold on the secondary ticket market to be shared more equally between the ticket seller and event organiser. This means that TicketSwap and fans will help to …
Live-stream concert platform Mandolin closes down
Live-stream concert platform Mandolin closed down last week, after thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a halt on live touring and concerts. The platform was launched on June 1, 2020, a few months into the pandemic and was later named the best streaming platform at the 2021 Pollstar Awards. In a statement, Mandolin said: …
Bronzeville Neighbourhood Jazz Festival partners with INSID3RS
Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighbourhood Jazz Festival has partnered with INSID3RS to utilise its blockchain ticketing and gamification solution. The second annual jazz event is presented by Bronzeville Helping Hand 501C-3 non-profit, along with sponsors Mariano’s/Kroger, CIBC, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Provident Bank and CIBC Bank to name a few. Bronzeville Neighbourhood Jazz Festival is set to …
True Tickets launches phase two of rules-based ticket sharing feature
True Tickets, secure contactless digital ticketing service, has announced the release of the next version of its rules-based ticket sharing feature. The company launched the rules-based ticket sharing functionality last year. The feature enables event organisers to create and assign rules related to the sharing of digital tickets. The new version allows clients to set …
Snapchat boosts AR presence at festivals through partnership
Snapchat, an instant message and social media app, is set to enhance live music with augmented reality (AR) at a further 16 festivals, as part its multi-year partnership with Live Nation. The partnership with Live Nation was announced early last year, and featured AR experiences at events including Lollapalooza in Chicago, Wireless Festival in London …