Ed Sheeran has pledged his support for Music Venue Trust’s ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative, which aims to take control of the freeholds of music venue premises. By taking control of music venue freeholds, MVT will be able to give them a protected status under benevolent ownership. The concept is built on the ‘Community Share’ model …
TEG announces formation of TEG Europe
TEG has today (Tuesday) announced the formation of TEG Europe, bringing together its UK-based live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data operations into a single integrated operation. TEG Europe will be based out of Bristol and London and will comprise TEG Live Europe, which includes the former TEG MJR’s touring business; TEG Venues, which includes …
Domestic NHS COVID Pass will no longer be available in England
The NHS COVID Pass will no longer be available for domestic purposes in England from May 12. This means that venues and events can no longer request the COVID Pass as a condition of entry. The COVID Pass has not been legally required to enter venues and events in England since they were scrapped at …
Adelaide set to welcome new intimate music venue
Live Nation has announced a new 1,800-capacity live music venue in Adelaide, which will also include a separate nightclub and restaurant. The live entertainment company has worked alongside promoter Secret Sounds, promoter Five Four Entertainment and the team behind Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall and The Triffid venues to launch Hindley Street Music Hall. Adelaide’s new …
New music and cultural venues announced for London
London is set for a new open-air venue that will hold one-off events and festivals. Event management company Broadwick Live has unveiled the new venue, Dockyards, which is a 400,000-square-foot space on the bank of the River Thames. Dockyards will be based right next to London City Airport and is due to run events all …
Swansea Arena officially opens – TheTicketingBusiness News
Swansea’s new 3,500-capacity Digital Arena has officially opened ahead of its first event next week. The new £135m (€161m/$177m) arena forms part of the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal in which the UK Government is a partner. The opening ceremony was attended by UK Government Minister David TC Davies. The arena hosts its first show …
London venue Koko selects See Tickets as partner
Iconic venue Koko, which is set to reopen its doors in London next month, has announced that See Tickets will be its official ticketing partner. After undergoing a major £70m ($92m/€85m) restoration and redevelopment project, the 50,000 square foot live music venue and broadcasting house will host live music and DJ performances. Koko boasts nine spaces …
Hobart Showground to receive revamp
Tasmania’s Hobart Showground is set to undergo a major revamp after funding was agreed between the Tasmanian Liberal Government and Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania. The redevelopment would see a number of projects undertaken including the delivery of a new showground pavilion, arena, site infrastructure, commercial precinct, large open spaces as well as residential housing. …
ASM Global to manage Olympia London
ASM Global has been selected to manage the historic Olympia London venue, which is undergoing a major transformation. ASM Global will take on management responsibility for Olympia’s exhibitions and events business. Olympia London opened in 1886 and is one of the city’s busiest venues. The overall Olympia site is currently being redeveloped as a wide-ranging …
Adele could move venues for Las Vegas Residency
British singer Adele could be set to move her Las Vegas residency away from current venue Caesars Palace. According to reports, Adele has been approached to perform at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre. Adele was due to perform at Caesars Palace in a string of shows starting January 21, with the singer performing two concerts every …