Live Nation and Ticketmaster, as well as SeatGeek, will offer all-in pricing in the US, following a meeting between President Joe Biden and representatives from a number of companies already offering or considering all-in pricing. President Biden was joined by representatives from Live Nation, SeatGeek, xBk, Airbnb, the Pablo Center at the Confluence, TickPick, Dice …
Messi’s move to the US sees ticket prices rocket
Lionel Messi’s impending move to Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami has seen ticket prices for the team’s upcoming games soar. In a tweet, Inter Miami effectively confirmed the arrival of Messi and it is expected that the former Barcelona man will make his debut for the team on July 21 against Cruz Azul in the Leagues …
Tech Stack: WNBA chat, Galaxy resale and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… WNBA teams deploy chat platform GameOn Technology, the conversational chat platform, is expanding into women’s professional sports for the first time. The platform will initially provide chat experiences for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever. GameOn …
Coachella ticket resale prices dip following Kanye West exit
Coachella has witnessed a dip in ticket prices on secondary markets following rapper Kanye West’s cancellation in early April, according to reports. West, also known as Ye, pulled out of the US flagship festival on April 4, and according to Digital Music News, ticket prices on secondary markers subsequently fell. Online ticketing marketplace TickPick(.com) had …
Tickets for Chris Rock tour surge following Oscars slap
Comedian Chris Rock may have received a slap in the face from actor Will Smith at the recent Academy Awards, but an increase in ticket sales for his tour are anything but. Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head at the Oscars, which celebrates actors, directors and production …