Ticketmaster has partnered with Avenged Sevenfold (pictured) to offer fans NFT-gated pre-sale tickets for the metal band’s upcoming tour dates in the US and Canada. Avenged Sevenfold already have their own NFT (non-fungible token) community fan club called Deathbats Club. The band partnered with Ticketmaster to integrate the fan club into the ticketing platform’s system, …
Ad.Ventures links up with Web3 platform Dentity
Ad.Ventures, a collective of over 120 independent venues and festivals across the US, has launched a new programme with Web3 credentialing platform, Dentity. The new partnership will see Ad.Venture venues and festivals utilise Dentity’s Web3 platform to create new experiences for fans. Ad.Ventures was formed by the founding organisers of the National Independent Venue Association …
Q&A with Softjourn’s Lyubomyr Nykyforuk: Trends in 2023
TheTicketingBusiness spoke to Lyubomyr Nykyforuk, Softjourn’s head of the solution creation department, about ticketing trends in 2023 and the role of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector. Nykyforuk has over 16 years of experience within the industry and has been working on Softjourn ticketing projects since 2007, when the company signed its first …
Cleveland Cavaliers’ United Gold Pass to unlock unique experiences
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Cleveland Cavaliers recently launched its Cavs United Gold Pass, which will offer holders unique and unprecedented experiences. As a founding Cavs United Gold Pass holder, fans will have access to Cavs gear, in-arena experiences, member-only premium enter-to-win opportunities, as well as discounts throughout the 2022-23 season. On top of securing …
Fellaz to launch membership and NFT-based ticket for music festival
Fellaz, a Singapore-based Web3 entertainment and lifestyle eco-system, is set to introduce a new NFT-based membership service. Members will be offered exclusive access to a community with the same membership status, which will enable direct communication with other members through a protocol. The membership can also be used as a premium admission pass to exclusive …
Tech Stack: TikTok concerts, NFT ticketing and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Metallica’s Helping Hands concert Streaming platform Paramount+ will stream Metallica’s ‘Helping Hands’ concert, which benefits the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. The concert, which is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will stream via the platform in the US …
Tech Stack: Web3 toolkits and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… MetaFests and Vatom launch Web3 toolkit UK-based Web3 specialist for festivals, MetaFests, has partnered with US-based Web3 technology platform Vatom to launch a ‘Digital Lanyard’. The ‘Digital Lanyard’ is a blockchain-powered toolkit that will help festival organisers gain access to the multiple benefits …
Tech Stack: Decentralised festivals, virtual reality and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Driven by blockchain technology DCentralize Festival is a hybrid music festival and conference, set to take place at Prestwold Hall Estate in the UK in August 2023. The live event will be streamed simultaneously in a metaverse hosted by Passage. The event will …
EventsFrame launches new NFT ticketing platform
EventsFrame, an NFT (non-fungible token) ticketing platform for live sporting events, music festivals and conferences, has launched a new-look NFT ticketing platform. The company has already worked with the likes of social media platform TikTok, TEDx events and AppEvents. Now, it is looking to open up new opportunities to improve the experience of event goers …
Disney considers membership for streaming, park entry and merchandise
Disney has confirmed it is considering launching a paid membership that would provide discounts and benefits across its entire portfolio of offerings, including streaming, park entry and merchandise. The initiative is currently very much in the planning stage, with no further details revealed over price and what the specific perks would be. According to an …