ASM Global’s corporate responsibility platform ASM Global Acts has launched a scholarship programme in the US that will offer awards totalling $50,000 (£37,000/€45,000). Recipients of the live entertainment and venue management company’s ASM Global Stars scholarship award may also be offered internships to gain experience at ASM’s corporate offices or at one of its venues. …
TryBooking introduces calendar feature – TheTicketingBusiness News
Community event ticketing platform TryBooking has introduced a ‘Calendar Display’ feature for theatre, venue and tourism clients that run multiple sessions over multiple days. TryBooking provides software for clients to enable them to run events, sell tickets and take donations, and has introduced the new feature following a number of requests. Customers will be able …
Praise for staff and experts as The O2 confirms reopening
The O2 has praised those that have helped to ensure the venue can reopen within days of damage inflicted by Storm Eunice, after confirming it will resume hosting shows from tomorrow (Friday). The London venue was damaged during high winds, with the storm tearing off panels from its iconic dome roof and leaving a significant …
Tvg hospitality secures $50m in new funding
Ben Lovett, of Mumford & Sons fame, has announced that his company, tvg hospitality, has closed $50m (£37m/€44m) in new funding to expand in the UK and the US. The Welsh musician is one of the founding members of folk band Mumford & Sons and has established the new hospitality venture with his brother Greg …
The O2 sets reopening date following storm damage
The O2 in London is set to reopen on Friday after suffering major damage as Storm Eunice tore through parts of the UK last week. Rapper Dave had been scheduled to play two headline shows at the arena today (Monday) and tomorrow, but the gigs were postponed to allow time for the site to be …
The O2 suffers major damage following Storm Eunice
The O2 has suffered extensive damage as a result of Storm Eunice, which tore through parts of the UK today (Friday). Panels on top of the famous dome venue in East London have been ripped off, leaving a substantial hole in its roof. A spokesperson for the O2 said in a statement: “Due to today’s …
C3 Presents and Live Nation acquire intimate Stubb’s venue
Stubb’s, a 2,500-capacity venue in Austin, Texas, has been acquired by concert promoter C3 Presents and its parent company, Live Nation. The new owners plan to renovate the outdoor music venue, which also incorporates a BBQ restaurant. C3 Presents and Live Nation completed the deal at the end of last year, and not only includes …
UFC and comedy events announced for London’s The O2
UFC will be returning to London for its first international show of 2022 in March, at The O2. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, February 4 via ticket platforms AXS and Ticketmaster, but those who are members of ‘Fight Club’ and have access to O2 priority will be able to purchase …
ASM Global appoints Merchán to spearhead worldwide marketing efforts
Live entertainment and venue management company ASM Global has appointed Alex Merchán (pictured) as its new executive vice-president of marketing. Merchán was formerly executive vice-president of marketing for entertainment company Live Nation’s Clubs and Theatres division. In his new role, he will be responsible for all marketing, data analytics, digital, creative and communications efforts for ASM …
Ticketmaster Australia and Moshtix announce joint partnership with Big Top Sydney
Two Live Nation Entertainment companies, Ticketmaster Australia and Moshtix, are partnering with venue Big Top at Luna Park Sydney. The Sydney venue will utilise combined technology and marketing from the two ticketing companies, for its reserved seat and general admission ticketing solution. The Big Top is a popular multi-use entertainment venue, located within Sydney’s Luna …