Government of Western Australia warns consumers ahead of Coldplay ticket sales 

Western Australians have been warned by the state government over ticket scalping for a one-off concert by British band Coldplay at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Tickets were available in the pre-sale today (Monday), while the general public will be able to purchase tickets from tomorrow. Coldplay’s show will take place on November 18 and it is …

WWE’s WrestleMania 39 becomes most successful and highest-grossing event

WWE has revealed that WrestleMania 39 became the most successful and highest-grossing event in the company’s history.  The two-night event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles last weekend was sold-out and set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media. WrestleMania 39 also became the most social event of all-time, with over 500 …

Western Australia clamps down on ticket scalpers following UFC event

The Government of Western Australia has announced that five individuals have become the first to face legal action under new ticket scalping laws, relating to the recent sold-out UFC 284 event in Perth. On-the-spot fines of A$2,000 (£1,083/€1,233/$1,328) each were issued to the five people that have allegedly breached the new ticket scalping laws, by …

Consumer Protection warns over UFC resale tickets

Western Australia’s Consumer Protection agency is continuing to warn consumers that have purchased inflated tickets from unauthorised resellers that they may be refused entry, or have their tickets cancelled, for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 284) event at Perth’s RAC Arena (pictured).  The event is set to take place on February 12. A consumer …