Hundreds of venues have signed up to a campaign agreeing to not take a cut of artists’ merchandise sales. The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) originally announced a new directory in January that highlighted music venues charging zero commission on the sale of merchandise. The FAC has now told NME that over 400 venues have signed …
People on the move: Live Nation, Coventry City and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Entertainment company Live Nation has named four new hires for its dedicated Latin touring team. Daryivett Romo (pictured right) has joined Live Nation as director of Latin tour marketing, while Katrina Rodriguez (pictured middle right) has become the manager of Latin tour marketing. Stephanie …
Driift reveals over 85,000 tickets were sold for Little Mix livestream
Online music event promoter and producer, Driift, has revealed that more than 85,000 tickets were sold for a recent livestream of a Little Mix concert. The livestream, which was broadcast from The O2 in London on May 14, marked the final date of the Little Mix Confetti Tour. It was watched by ticket-buyers in 143 …
KPOP.FLEX heads to London for second event in 2023
European K-pop festival, KPOP.FLEX, has announced one of its 2023 events will be heading to the UK. Organisers Kpop Europa (a partnership between Live Company Group and Explorado Group) and PK Events announced that one of its 2023 editions will take place at The O2 Arena in London from September 22-24. The London edition next …
People on the move: The O2, Vivid Seats and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Christian D’Acuña (pictured left) has been promoted to the role of senior director of programming (UK) at The O2 in London. D’Acaña took up the position earlier this year and will continue to take the lead on programming alongside Emma Bownes, as well …
Helping to limit the environmental impact of events
Earth Day is celebrated globally and always on April 22, marking the necessary efforts required to secure the future of the planet. Some big changes are needed in order to scale back the damage caused by humans living on Earth, but sometimes that can feel overwhelming for just one person looking to make a difference. …
Concerts for Carers adds new Glasgow venues to initiative
Concerts for Carers, a charity initiative, and telecommunications giant O2, have announced more venues are joining the scheme to provide free tickets to shows for National Health Service (NHS) and paid care workers. The scheme has been running for six months to give back to NHS and care workers with free tickets to top events. …
LLDC gives green light to London’s MSG Sphere
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has approved plans for MSG Sphere, the proposed new arena project that has drawn vocal opposition, notably from AEG, operator of The O2. Intended as one of a series of similar projects across the world, MSG Sphere is backed by Madison Square Garden Entertainment, operator of the iconic Madison Square …
AEG reiterates opposition to MSG Sphere project
AEG, operator of The O2 in London, has reiterated its opposition to the MSG Sphere arena project in the English capital ahead of a planning committee meeting next week. MSG Entertainment, which operates the iconic Madison Square Garden arena in New York, is planning on building a new venue in London. A planning application for …
Praise for staff and experts as The O2 confirms reopening
The O2 has praised those that have helped to ensure the venue can reopen within days of damage inflicted by Storm Eunice, after confirming it will resume hosting shows from tomorrow (Friday). The London venue was damaged during high winds, with the storm tearing off panels from its iconic dome roof and leaving a significant …