Denmark to lift restrictions, paving the way for live entertainment at full capacity

[ad_1] Denmark is set to remove all COVID-19 restrictions from February 1, except for testing on arrival from abroad, meaning that restrictions on live entertainment, sports and events will be stopped. At present, outdoor and indoor sporting events are able to go ahead, but attendees must present a COVID-19 passport or certificate to show proof …

MSE details plans for flagship esports venue

[ad_1] Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has announced plans for District E Powered by Ticketmaster, a new multi-purpose live-event venue next to Capital One Arena, home of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards. The space will span nearly 14,000 square feet and offer year-round immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming and community …

Dutch Government announces cautious re-opening

[ad_1] The Government of the Netherlands has announced that cinemas, theatres, music venues, museums, zoos and amusement parks can re-open from today (Wednesday). Locations are able to open from 5am but must close at 22:00. It is also mandatory for visitors over the age of 13 to theatres, music venues, museums and cinemas to present …

People on the move: Seat Unique, TEG and more…

[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Seat Unique has announced a new chair, former Sky Bet chief executive Richard Flint (pictured left). Flint has been part of Seat Unique’s board since November 2021 and will make the step up to chair with immediate effect. He said: “I have …

UK Government set to launch tourism campaign and highlights 2022’s major events 

[ad_1] The UK Government is set to launch a £10m ($13.5m/€11.9m) VisitBritain international marketing campaign in February, targeting visitor markets in Europe and the US. The Government hopes the campaign will entice tourists to Britain’s events and attractions, highlighting Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as unmissable events. VisitBritain’s …

Choice Group Asia partners with TixTaQ

[ad_1] Choice Group Asia, a media company with a focus on expatriate communities in Thailand, has added B-Concept Media Entertainment Group’s ticketing platform, TixTaQ, as its partner.  Choice Group owns expat community website ASEAN NOW and brands such as Inspire Bangkok, an e-magazine, and Pattaya. Dan Cheeseman, Choice Group Asia managing director, commented that adding …

Entertainment industry faces supply chain issues, skills shortages and rising costs

[ad_1] The Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) and campaign group #WeMakeEvents have released results from a survey, detailing the global impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on aspects such as work force and equipment. Around 1,948 respondents completed the survey for the trade association between November 1 and December 21 and included businesses in …

LIVE survey showcases continuing cancellations in 2022 

[ad_1] British organisation LIVE, which describes itself as the collective voice of the live music and entertainment industry, has found that the perfect mixture of COVID-19 and Brexit has already resulted in a quarter of live music shows being cancelled in the first quarter of 2022. Some 26% of UK shows have already been cancelled …