Event Ticketing Done Right
Tasmania’s Hobart Showground is set to undergo a major revamp after funding was agreed between the Tasmanian Liberal Government and Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania. The redevelopment would see a number of projects undertaken including the delivery of a new showground pavilion, arena, site infrastructure, commercial precinct, large open spaces as well as residential housing. …
ASM Global has been selected to manage the historic Olympia London venue, which is undergoing a major transformation. ASM Global will take on management responsibility for Olympia’s exhibitions and events business. Olympia London opened in 1886 and is one of the city’s busiest venues. The overall Olympia site is currently being redeveloped as a wide-ranging …
Surrey County Cricket Club has appointed SecuTix as its new ticketing technology partner. The collaboration is part of Surrey’s wider digital transformation of the club. Surrey will utilise a suite of the ticketing technology provider’s solutions, including the S-360 ticketing platform, the TixNGo mobile ticket app and the in-built Business Intelligence system, which will help …
Greek football club OFI FC, which is based in Crete, has extended its partnership with ticketing platform, Ticketmaster. OFI will continue to utilise technology solutions from Ticketmaster including digital ticketing and access control, as well as marketing support. The continued aim of the collaboration is to grow the fan base and drive ticket sales. Dimitrios …
Welcome to Yorkshire, the English county’s main tourism body and destination marketing organisation, has gone into administration. The Yorkshire Leaders Board, which is a partnership of 22 local authorities and two mayoral combined authorities, reached the decision to stop funding as “a new approach was needed” for the marketing of the Yorkshire region. A statement …
British singer Adele could be set to move her Las Vegas residency away from current venue Caesars Palace. According to reports, Adele has been approached to perform at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre. Adele was due to perform at Caesars Palace in a string of shows starting January 21, with the singer performing two concerts every …
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 could be set to welcome fully-vaccinated spectators to stadiums at a 25% capacity, according to reports. This year’s event is set to take place across Mumbai and Pune, which are located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Ahead of the March 26 start date for the cricket competition, the …
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. …
Transport company Uber has added a new function that will allow its customers to browse and book experiences, including live events. Uber Explore will also allow users to book dinner reservations and other activities. Customers will see locations recommended for them based on the categories they have chosen in the Explore tab, which will include …
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Virtual Reality AmazeVR, a virtual reality concert platform, and artist Megan Thee Stallion, have revealed Enter Thee Hottievers, a virtual tour that will take place across 10 cities around the US between April and July this year. After fans have bought tickets, they …