STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers), the self-regulatory body for live events ticketing in the UK, has published a report on how the industry fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Independent ticketing specialist Will Quekett was commissioned by STAR to interview 39 stakeholders from across the ticketing and events industry. This included venues, events organisers …
North London derby set to smash WSL attendance record
Arsenal has enjoyed a ticket sales boom for the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League. The club has sold more tickets for the match with Tottenham than the combined total of its four matches held at the Emirates Stadium (pictured) last season. More than 40,000 supporters have purchased a ticket …
York City Knights offers free tickets to key workers
Championship rugby league club York City Knights is offering free tickets for key workers in the NHS, police, fire service and the armed forces, as well as teachers. The Knights’ upcoming match against Workington Town at LNER Community Stadium (pictured) this weekend has been dubbed ‘Heroes Day’. Not only will the key workers be offered …
SoFi Stadium speeds up entry and security process
SoFi Stadium, which is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, has implemented new security and ticket scanning equipment to improve safety and security when entering the stadium. National Football League (NFL) fans that attended the pre-season game between the Rams and Houston Texans were able to experience the new speeded-up entry …
Manchester venue New Century signs up Dice
Ticketing and discovery platform Dice has been appointed as a ticketing partner for a new live music and events venue in Manchester. Dice will be a ticketing partner for New Century, a Grade II listed venue that was first built in the 1960s. It has hosted performances from the likes of Tina Turner, the Rolling …
TDC supports live production and theatre students
Australia’s Technical Direction Company (TDC) has introduced a new training and support initiative to support students and graduates across theatre and live production courses. Students and graduates of the VET (Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services) and BFA (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney …
NTIA calls on new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to aid with continuing cost crisis
Chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association Michael Kill has congratulated Liz Truss on becoming the new Prime Minister of the UK, but has said that there is still a lot to do in order to help businesses that make up the night time economy. Truss was named the new leader of the Conservative …
National Cinema Day provides boost in UK and US
National Cinema Day in the UK and the US proved successful in providing a boost to ticket sales, with an estimated 8.1 million movie fans attending their local venue in the US and 1.46 million in the UK on Saturday. Discounted tickets were available for £3 and $3 to entice moviegoers back to cinemas, which …
AFL warns against ticket scalpers for finals
The Australian Football League (AFL) has warned fans to be aware of tickets being sold at inflated prices by ticket scalpers for the finals series. The warning follows a number of reported busts with authorised ticketing officers removing more than 70 listings for the resale of tickets to week one of the AFL finals in …
Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix ticket interest to boost local charities
Formula 1 fans will have the opportunity to support local charities when expressing their interest in tickets for the new Las Vegas Grand Prix. The motorsport race has been added to the calendar for 2023 and fans are now able to register their interest for tickets. The event is set to take place on a …