Brixton O2 Academy has licence suspended following crush

[ad_1] The Brixton O2 Academy has had its licence suspended after the Metropolitan Police applied for a summary review, following the death of two people at a recent gig. Two people died after a crowd crush at a concert from Afro-pop singer Asake on December 15. Rebecca Ikumelo died in hospital and Gaby Hutchinson also …

Splendour in the Grass parent company under fire for traffic management chaos 

[ad_1] Splendour in the Grass festival organisers have been told to pay A$100,000 (£56,000/$67,000/€63,000) for failing to comply with a traffic management plan during this year’s event in North Byron Parklands.  The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment said the A$100,000 enforceable undertaking would be paid by the festival’s parent company Billinudgel Property. The money …

AXS reportedly set to launch in Australia

[ad_1] Entertainment giant AEG is reportedly set to open an office in Australia for its AXS ticketing platform.  According to a report from The Australian, AXS chief executive Bryan Perez is looking at the Australian live music market as part of a major expansion. The new office would potentially give AEG an Australian-focused ticketing arm …

Almost Famous musical set to close on Broadway

[ad_1] Broadway’s ‘Almost Famous’ musical will play its final performance on January 8.  The production is an adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s film from 2000 and began previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on October 3, before opening on November 3. It is the latest in a string of Broadway show closure announcements, including ‘KPOP’ …

The Kia Oval boasts record ticket sales for 2023 international matches

[ad_1] The Kia Oval has witnessed record ticket sales for international cricket matches in 2023, following unprecedented ballot entries.  Over 63,000 tickets have already been sold to Surrey County Cricket Club members, with an enticing schedule of Men’s and Women’s Ashes fixtures and a Men’s ODI against New Zealand next summer. Days two and three …

Funding to support arts touring in New South Wales

[ad_1] New South Wales residents will be able to enjoy an even wider range of experiences and entertainment, thanks to new funding through the NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring programme.  The A$540,000 (£301,000/$364,000/€342,000) funding will support artists in creating and producing popular and engaging shows, making the arts more accessible for residents and providing an …

Man denies Premier League ticket fraud

[ad_1] Lee Mattocks has appeared at York Crown Court in the UK, accused of setting up fake football club memberships in order to purchase and resell tickets for Premier League matches.  Mattocks, who is 49, is alleged to have made £1m ($1.2m/€1.3m) by selling tickets for games obtained via the scam.  He pleaded not guilty …

MCEC welcomes 1.6 million visitors, contributes almost A$400m to local economy

[ad_1] During the last financial year, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) helped to contribute over A$383m (£212m/$257m/€242m) to the local economy in Victoria.  MCEC also hosted 349 events and welcomed 1.6 million visitors, including the return of international guests.  Australia’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos recently tabled the MCEC’s annual …

Lancashire Cricket sees record hospitality and premium sales

[ad_1] After working with Seat Unique since May this year, Lancashire Cricket has reached record hospitality and premium ticketing sales.  Seat Unique was chosen by Lancashire Cricket to support the digitalisation of the club’s hospitality and premium ticket booking process.  Supporters are able to purchase premium experiences at Emirates Old Trafford 24/7 through Seat Unique’s …