Welcome to Yorkshire enters administration 

[ad_1] 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 …

Adele could move venues for Las Vegas Residency

[ad_1] 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 …

Indian Premier League games to operate at 25% capacity 

[ad_1] 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, …

ASM Global to offer scholarship opportunities

[ad_1] 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 …

Uber adds Explore function for live events and experiences 

[ad_1] 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 …

Tech Stack: Virtual Reality, entering the Metaverse and more…

[ad_1] 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, …

People on the move: Edinburgh International Festival, Liverpool and more…

[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Edinburgh International Festival has announced its first Scottish and first female festival director in its 75-year history. Nicola Benedetti (pictured) is a violinist and educator, and will be the director designate of the festival until fully assuming the role of festival director …

Roundabout patrons adapt to digital ticketing 

[ad_1] New York-based non-profit theatre organisation, Roundabout Theatre Company, has worked with digital ticketing company True Tickets to deliver more than 22,000 blockchain-enabled contactless digital tickets during the fall season on Broadway. The season marked True Tickets’ first season on Broadway, with Roundabout also acting as its first Broadway client. Digital tickets were utilised by …

Live Nation launches 2022 ‘Lawn Pass’ 

[ad_1] Live entertainment company Live Nation has launched its ‘Lawn Pass’ which will allow patrons to attend multiple concerts and shows at their local amphitheatre music venue across the summer months. A ‘Lawn Pass’ will cost $199 (£149/€180) plus fees per venue, and will allow patrons to access shows all summer long. Passes have gone …

Major film studios pull new movies from Russia as more artists cancel gigs 

[ad_1] Major media companies and film distributors Warner Bros, Disney and Sony have stopped the release of new upcoming films in Russian cinemas, following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Upcoming movies such as The Batman from Warner Bros, Turning Red from Disney and Marvel film Morbius from Sony will not be released in Russia as …