Events start-up Pollen is reportedly trying to find a buyer, and has turned to investment banking company Goldman Sachs and restructuring firm Kroll to aid its search. According to a report from Sky News, Pollen has turned to the companies to help salvage its future. However, one source said that Kroll’s involvement was solely surrounding …
Cover Genius acquires Booking Protect
Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded insurance, has acquired Booking Protect to expand its presence in the live event and entertainment market. Booking Protect is an embedded ticket protection provider for ticket sellers and live events companies. It has worked with the likes of SeatGeek, Spectrix, AudienceView and Night Out in the US; Zaiko in …
Victoria’s live music sector to receive funding boost
Victoria’s live music industry will receive a new A$8m (£4.6m/$5.6m/€5.4m) boost from the government as part of the Live Music Restart Program – Festivals and Events funding initiative. The program supports the cost of planning and delivering an established music festival or a series of events that will attract crowds of more than 3,000 people. …
Bristol Rovers changes season ticket plans following supporter feedback
English League One football club Bristol Rovers has altered its approach to season tickets ahead of the new season, after supporters complained about the new digital-only initiative. The club was set to adopt digital-only season tickets meaning fans would no longer receive a physical season card, but would instead be emailed a ticket before each …
Live Nation Singapore adds more Billie Eilish tickets
Live Nation Singapore has announced that additional tickets will be available for Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ concert at the city-state’s National Stadium. The new tickets are for spaces in a new standing area at the venue, which will be located behind the two front row standing pens, and are available to purchase now. Tickets …
Borussia Dortmund introduces new ticketing system
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has reshuffled its ticketing system for the sale of single match tickets. The football club has worked alongside fan representatives to improve the sale process of day tickets. Sales of day tickets for home games will still take place exclusively online for the 2022-23 season, with tickets only available in …
Fans frustrated over Bruce Springsteen ticket prices
Bruce Springsteen fans have voiced their anger over inflated ticket prices for his upcoming tour. Tickets for the first six cities of the US leg of the singer’s tour went on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday. Fans were attempting to snap up seats at shows in Tampa, Orlando and Hollywood in Florida, as well as …
Assomusica and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies sign Memorandum of Understanding
Assomusica, the Italian association of live music show producers and organisers, and Italy’s Minister for Youth Policies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum aims to protect young artists and music fans, raise awareness and aid prevention when it comes to negative aspects of the music scene, such as drug-use. The Minister for Youth …
Music Venue Trust partners with Mercury Prize sponsor Free Now
UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots music venues, has partnered with Mercury Prize sponsor and mobility app, Free Now. Free Now will support grassroots music venues across the UK by underwriting the costs of 120 shows by future artists hoping to secure the music prize across 60 locations. As part of the …
UK Athletics partners with Two Circles
UK Athletics has partnered with data management, technology solutions and insights company, Two Circles. The partnership will see Two Circles provide the athletics governing body with proprietary data technology solutions, data-driven content and media support, as well as rights management services. Two Circles will focus on building and modernising ticketing strategies and fan engagement for …