Trafalgar Entertainment acquires Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre

Trafalgar Entertainment has acquired The Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow.  It is the live entertainment company’s first Scottish venue, and the 1,449-capacity theatre is one of the oldest in the country. The Pavilion Theatre will become part of Trafalgar Entertainment’s Trafalgar Theatres vision, which is made up of Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End, the Theatre …

People on the move: ASM Global, Goldenvoice and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… ASM Global has announced that Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) general manager Bob O’Keefe will combine his new position as chief executive of BCEC with the role of chief operating officer – venue operations for ASM Global (APAC). Kym Guesdon, who …

Trafalgar Entertainment announces new ticketing and theatre divisions 

Live entertainment business Trafalgar Entertainment has launched a new ticketing arm, Trafalgar Tickets, as well as Trafalgar Theatres. The company has also announced a number of senior management changes as it consolidates its venue operations under one division. Trafalgar Tickets will develop the company’s approach to regional ticketing, and drive developments and improvements in ticketing …

Industry reacts to removal of ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England 

Industry figures have reacted to the news that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is removing ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England from Thursday next week. ‘Plan B’ constituted wearing masks inside venues, theatre and at events, and also presenting proof of vaccination against COVID-19 through a COVID pass upon entry. While these measures will no longer …