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 …
Live Nation Australia and Mellen Events introduce Cut Above Collective
Live Nation Australia and Mellen Events have come together to introduce a new booking agency, promoter and artist management company, Cut Above Collective. The Perth-based firm’s roster of artists includes Alter Boy, Chaos Divine, Have A Good Day, Priscilla, Boox Kid, Drea, Osaka Punch, Voyager and Yomi Ship. Cut Above Collective said that the …
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 …
New event ticketing standard introduced in Australia
A new event ticketing standard has been introduced by the Australian Government to help ticket buyers make informed decisions when purchasing tickets from online resellers. Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), online ticket resellers will have to clearly disclose that they are a reseller and not a primary ticket provider, as well as the ticket’s …
Megatix reunites with Perth Royal Show for second year
Megatix will continue to provide its ticketing services for the Perth Royal Show for another year, after it was originally brought in to keep visitors safe towards the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the Western Australia-based ticketing company aided the event during a time of restrictions in the country, with purpose-built solutions that …
Western Australia extends live events support program
The Government of Western Australia has extended its live events support program to include rescheduled shows. The Getting the Show Back on the Road+ (GTSBOTR+) scheme was originally set up to reduce the financial risks of running a ticketed event during the pandemic. It has now been extended to include rescheduled events. GTSBOTR+ allows for …
Western Australia to require vaccination proof for entertainment venues and events
Western Australia residents will have to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for indoor entertainment venues, nightclubs, music festivals and live music venues from later this month. Proof of vaccination is already in place for higher-risk venues in Perth and Peel, but the scheme has now been extended state-wide. Visitors to indoor establishments such as …