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Switzerland-based Smeetz has launched operations in France and has appointed a new country manager to build a team and establish the company’s regional office. Smeetz is a data-driven ticketing and dynamic pricing software supplier for attractions and cultural venues, and is aiming to expand further in Europe. Jean-Marc Tillé has been appointed as the country …
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Blockchain Ticketing DeFy Tickets has been launched by production and promotion company Fortress Presents, which organises the Fortress Festival. DeFy is a non-fungible token (NFT) blockchain ticketing platform that is available to US ticket buyers. The platform offers digital smart tickets that can …
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Smeetz has appointed Jean-Marc Tille (pictured right) as country manager for France and Belgium, as the company has launched operations in France. The ticketing and dynamic pricing specialist has brought in Tille to lead the new regional office, who has more than 25 …
Chelsea will be unable to sell tickets for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough, and the Premier League club has asked the English Football Association (FA) to move the game behind closed doors as a result. The club had approached the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) to sell tickets for the away game at Middlesbrough’s …
AEG Presents, a division of sports and live entertainment giant AEG, has partnered with Web3 brand, Autograph, in a multi-year collaboration. Autograph was co-founded by NFL icon Tom Brady, who will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season after reversing his decision to retire. Web3 is linked to blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrency and the metaverse. …
Art Dubai, an international art fair that takes place every March, has pledged 25% of all ticket sales from its latest event to those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The event ran from March 11-13 in Madinat Jumeirah and welcomed over 100 galleries. Organisers of Art Dubai told the National that the donation …
National Hockey League (NHL) franchise St. Louis Blues has gifted season ticket holders with a replica Stanley Cup championship ring from the 2019 season, as well as an invitation to an exclusive event at Enterprise Center (pictured). Some 4,000 full season ticket holders attended the recent event at the Blues’ home arena, where they were …
UK Music chief executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has written to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reconsider an impending VAT hike on concert tickets. The Chancellor is set to outline a mini-Budget for the country on March 23 in his Spring Statement. The VAT rise is set to come into force from April 1. Currently, the VAT …
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 …
As the demand for hybrid events is on the rise, the need for mobile event apps has eventually increased significantly in recent times. Whether it’s combining both the virtual elements & onsite elements or delivering an engaging experience for attendees regardless of their location, the mobile event app helps event organizers to execute their hybrid …