The UK Government has announced an energy price guarantee scheme that will provide support for businesses, including entertainment and hospitality venues, for an initial six months. In new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ first major policy announcement, the Government said an energy price cap will be introduced for businesses and other non-domestic energy users for the …
Ticketmaster returns $500m to artists and event organisers from resale market
Ticketmaster said it has captured over $500m for artists and event organisers from resale markets in 2022 alone as it responded to criticism over its use of dynamic pricing for the recent Bruce Springsteen on-sale. The ticketing giant was slammed earlier this month by influential US Congressman Bill Pascrell, the Chairman of the House Ways …
Seattle Mariners launches Work from the Ballpark Day
Seattle Mariners has introduced a new promotion designed to attract home-workers to afternoon games at T-Mobile Park. Work from the Ballpark Day was introduced for this week’s game against Chicago White Sox, which started at 1.10pm in the Washington city. The Mariners said around 150 fans bought the special $50 tickets that included a designated …
Legends League Cricket signs up BookMyShow
Legends League Cricket, the India-based competition for retired stars of the game, has announced BookMyShow as the exclusive ticketing partner for its upcoming season. The four-team series, which will feature the likes of Brett Lee, Jacques Kallis, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle, runs between September 18 and October 8, 2022. Tickets for the games in …
UK’s new Culture Secretary urged to prioritise action on rising costs
The UK’s new Culture Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has been urged to take immediate action to support the entertainment and arts sectors in the wake of rising costs. Donelan, a former WWE marketing executive, replaces Nadine Dorries in the role, which covers entertainment, sport and the arts, after being appointed by new UK Prime Minister Liz …
SeatGeek becomes official ticket provider for San Diego Open
Ticketing platform SeatGeek has today (Wednesday) announced a new multi-year partnership with the San Diego Open. SeatGeek will become the official ticket provider for the tennis tournament, with organisers able to access products such as the backend technology platform, Unify. The backend platform allows teams, theatres and arenas to create, sell and manage access to …
Wales’ George North joins Seat Unique as brand ambassador and investor
Wales Rugby, British & Irish Lions and Ospreys player George North has joined Seat Unique as a brand ambassador and investor. North will sit alongside fellow rugby legends Sam Warburton and Sir Clive Woodward as a representative of the Seat Unique brand. Seat Unique will work alongside the Wales player to make official hospitality and …
People on the move: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Tix Ticketing and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Einar Þór Gústafsson has left his role of vice-president of product and engineering at Tix Ticketing after one year. He has taken up a new position as product manager at Gangverk, a software company based in Reykjavik. More specifically, Þór Gústafsson will be working on …
Tech Stack: Attractions, digital ticketing and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Connect&Go implements Konnect Connect&Go, a provider of integrated attractions management solutions and RFID technology, has partnered with Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone. The two attractions will utilise the Konnect platform, an all-in-one attractions management platform. Roaring Springs and Wahooz will …
Keystone Centre and Brandon Wheat Kings team up with Ticketmaster
The Keystone Centre in Brandon, Canada has partnered with Ticketmaster to service the venue’s ticketing and online fan engagement offerings. In its new role of official ticketing partner, Ticketmaster will provide ticketing for all Brandon Wheat Kings junior ice hockey games in the Western Hockey League (WHL), concerts and events. Hockey and live events fans …