We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Jon Bailey has joined Ludus, a US-based ticketing platform utilised by more than 2,000 performing arts organisations including schools, colleges, community theatres and performing arts centres to manage their ticketing, marketing, fundraising and streaming. Bailey has more than 20 years of experience …
Tixserve enters Australasian market through Emedia Campaigns partnership
Tixserve has entered into the Australasian market through a multi-year partnership with ticketing software provider, Emedia Campaigns. Emedia Campaigns has partnered with the Ireland-based digital ticket distribution and engagement platform to provide digital ticket fulfilment services for its live music, sports and entertainment clients. The new Tixserve-powered Emedia ‘ShowTicks’ app will enable events, venues, teams …
Hong Kong Sevens 2023 reveals positive impact
The Hong Kong Sevens 2023 rugby tournament attracted over 23,000 attendees on its opening night, and organisers have revealed the event’s positive impact. This year’s tournament took place from March 31 to April 2 at Hong Kong Stadium. Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) chief executive Robbie McRobbie told Rugby Asia 24/7: “We’ve been very happy …
Football Association of Wales partners with Tixserve
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has partnered with digital ticket delivery solution, Tixserve, to provide digital ticketing at all FAW international games held at Cardiff City Stadium (pictured). The new Tixserve-powered Cymru Tickets app is currently being rolled out to FAW membership renewals to replace physical membership cards. Matchday ticketing, hospitality, membership and VIP …
2022 in review – October
As the year began to wind down, investor Silver Lake started to look at exit options for its ticketing and live entertainment business, TEG, according to reports. TEG, which also owns ticketing firm Ticketek, was acquired by Silver Lake in 2019. A North America coalition led by economic libertarian groups and consumer champions was established …
Transforming event ticketing at the HK7s 2022 with Tixserve
The all-new Tixserve-powered HKRU Ticketing app was rolled out at the flagship HSBC HK7s this November bringing enhanced ticket security, engagement and efficiency for both the event organisers and spectators. Context The flagship Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament – globally recognised as the premier tournament of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – took place …
Tixserve confirms Hong Kong Rugby Union partnership
Digital ticket delivery solution Tixserve has confirmed its partnership with Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU), which will see digital ticketing used for all HKRU-managed events. The Tixserve digital fulfilment solution has been rolled out ahead of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament, which will take place this weekend, November 4-6. The partnership will enable …
Tixserve reveals rebrand – TheTicketingBusiness News
Ireland-headquartered digital ticket delivery platform, Tixserve, has revealed an overhaul of its brand. The rebrand includes a new logo, a fresh look and feel along with the launch of a new website. While the company will retain the name Tixserve, it has introduced a new tagline: ‘Redefining ticket delivery for richer experiences’. The rebranding marks …
Scottish Rugby launches digital ticketing service with Tixserve
Scottish Rugby and digital ticket distribution service provider, Tixserve, have announced a multi-year partnership that will see digital tickets being used by supporters to enter BT Murrayfield stadium. Launched as part of Scottish Rugby’s digital transformation to drive improved security, access, sustainability and supporter experience on match days, the new Tixserve-powered Scottish Rugby Ticketing App …
Hong Kong Sevens tickets go on sale
Tickets for the upcoming Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens have gone on general sale today (Thursday). Some 10,000 three-day tickets are now on sale for the first Sevens event in three years. Tickets are traditionally distributed through a public ballot but this is not the case for November’s event. All tickets will be sold on …