Indian state mulls over online movie tix platform operator bids

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Indian state mulls over online movie tix platform operator bids

[ad_1] The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is close to selecting a business to operate its planned online movie ticketing platform. Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani), the state’s Cinematography Minister, said that two companies have submitted tenders to run the state government-administered online movie ticketing platform, plans for which were approved via legislation last year. Nani said …

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Singapore venues can now return to 50% capacity

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Singapore venues can now return to 50% capacity

[ad_1] Sports events and concerts in Singapore can welcome bigger crowds from this weekend after a relaxation of COVID restrictions across the city-state. The number of permitted spectators at venues with capacities greater than 1,000 will be increased to 50% capacity starting today (Friday, 18 March) under guidelines announced by bodies such as Sport Singapore …

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SALTO enhances facial recognition tech through acquisition

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SALTO enhances facial recognition tech through acquisition

[ad_1] Gantner Technologies owner SALTO Group is to enhance facial recognition technology within its ticketing and access control systems after the acquisition of Cognitec. SALTO said the acquisition comes in the wake of changing expectations across the events industry, with digital credentials, digital identities and facial recognition becoming the new standard. The group said the …

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Open banking partnership boost for Pretix event organisers

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Open banking partnership boost for Pretix event organisers

[ad_1] European event organisers can now benefit from a simplified and cheaper payment process through a deal between Pretix and open banking API services provider Nordigen. The collaboration between the Germany-based event ticketing platform and Nordigen is designed to allow Pretix users to connect to client bank accounts securely and quickly, allowing event organisers to …

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OVO Hydro unveils 2030 net zero commitment

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OVO Hydro unveils 2030 net zero commitment

[ad_1] Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC), which includes Scotland’s largest indoor entertainment venue, the OVO Hydro, has announced its ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. The organisation, which also runs the SEC Armadillo and SEC Central, said the commitment supports Glasgow’s aims across the same timeline. SEC said an ambitious energy strategy …

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Afritickets and Flutterwave alliance seeks to revolutionise African events sector

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Afritickets and Flutterwave alliance seeks to revolutionise African events sector

[ad_1] Event organisers in Africa can now access an enhanced payments and marketing service through a new strategic partnership between Nigerian businesses Afritickets and Flutterwave. Digital payments giant Flutterwave and end-to-end ticketing platform Afritickets said their partnership can create more revenue opportunities for event organisers across the continent and improve the ticketing experience for event …

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PRS for Music launches independent live venue prize

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PRS for Music launches independent live venue prize

[ad_1] PRS for Music, the organisation that represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers across the UK, has launched its Back to Live Music Venue Prize. The nationwide competition will offer independent live music venues across the UK the chance to win one of six regional prizes of up to £10,000, helping to improve live music …

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