Cleveland Cavaliers opens up fan experience through virtual lockers

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team, will this weekend launch its new NFT experience platform that brings digital collectibles to ticket holders. ‘My Cavs Locker’ is free and available for Cavs fans to store their NFT (non-fungible token) items. It has been created in conjunction with NFT platform, Sweet. The locker will …

Sunderland to donate portion of ticket sales to Bradley Lowery Foundation

[ad_1] English League One club Sunderland AFC will donate £1 ($1.36/€1.18) from every ticket sold for the upcoming home game against Doncaster Rovers to the Bradley Lowery Foundation. The scheme has been set up to mark the return to the club of former England striker Jermain Defoe, who befriended the terminally ill young fan during …

Welsh rugby’s Supporter Exchange goes live

[ad_1] The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Supporter Exchange, powered by Seat Unique, has gone live for buyers ahead of the opening weekend of the 2022 Six Nations Championship.  The exchange is the official resale platform of the WRU and fans will be able to purchase tickets for Welsh Six Nations home games.  The platform can …

INTIX brings digital ticketing to Dubai Sevens

[ad_1] Australian digital ticketing provider INTIX has entered the global market through its partnership with sporting event, Emirates Dubai Sevens.  The Victorian tech start-up worked with United Arab Emirates (UAE) digital wallet company, Back 9 Solutions, to provide over 85,000 digital tickets to attendees for the rugby tournament in December.  The move into the digital …

SOLT publication calls for more protection of London’s historic theatres

[ad_1] A report published by urban design specialists Publica and commissioned by Society of London Theatres (SOLT) has revealed the needs of London’s historic theatres that must be addressed, in order to continue their recovery post-pandemic.  ‘A Call to Action – Securing the Future of London’s Theatres’ highlights the operational and access requirements of the …

‘Pay-as-you-wish’ scheme considered for India’s historical monuments

[ad_1] An Indian committee has approached government agency the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), to consider introducing a ‘pay-as-you-wish ticketing’ scheme at all ticketed ASI monuments across the country.  The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture’s proposal noted that a minimum fee should remain in place, but the payment scheme would help to drive …

Promoter Harvey Goldsmith to appear before MPs to aid touring inquiry

[ad_1] Promoter Harvey Goldsmith is set to appear before UK Members of Parliament (MPs) to aid with the Inquiry into EU Touring Crisis Facing Musicians and Crew. Senior Parliamentarians from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music are due to hold the next stage of their inquiry, which is looking into the barriers facing UK …

European football hit by ticketing revenue losses 

[ad_1] European football governing body UEFA has revealed clubs in Europe lost a staggering €4bn (£3.3bn/$4.5bn) in 2021, with the majority of the losses coming from a fall in gate receipts due to the pandemic. Other factors included a reshaped calendar, television rebates and a loss of commercial and sponsorship revenue. The €4bn figure is …

World Cup hospitality opens up to England fans

[ad_1] England football fans can now book their seats for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar through ticket-inclusive hospitality packages from MATCH Hospitality. The sports hospitality company, which has eight offices around the world, is responsible for the FIFA Hospitality Programme and offers different levels of hospitality packages for the World Cup. ‘MATCH Club’ …