UK sees increased live entertainment ticket sales following pandemic closures

Last year saw the most tickets ever sold for live entertainment in the UK, according to research from Virgin Media O2.  The research from O2 and its Priority Tickets platform showed that there was a 43% increase in sales compared to 2019, the last full year unimpacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform also experienced …

Watford Borough Council appoints AEG Presents to operate Watford Colosseum

Watford Borough Council has appointed venue operator and concert promoter, AEG Presents, to run the Watford Colosseum. The 2,000-capacity venue is set to reopen in the English town in 2024 following an extensive programme of improvements and refurbishment. AEG was top of the pile after a rigorous procurement process to find a new operator for …

Accesso partners with London attraction IFS Cloud Cable Car

Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider for attractions and venues, has partnered with the IFS Cloud Cable Car. The Cable Car is a urban cable car attraction in the UK, operated by consultancy and construction firm Mace. Accesso will support the London-based attraction’s on-site ticketing, eCommerce operations and global ticketing distribution.  Owned by Transport …