Glastonbury coach and ticket packages sell out in 22 minutes

[ad_1] Coach and ticket packages for next year’s Glastonbury Festival sold out in just 22 minutes after going on sale yesterday (Thursday). The UK’s flagship festival returned this year after COVID-induced cancellations in 2020 and 2021.  Glastonbury will return to Worthy Farm next year from June 21-25 and the usual rush for tickets did not …

Live Nation’s busy summer drives record third quarter

[ad_1] Live Nation Entertainment has reported a record third quarter, powered by a busy summer with concerts from the likes of The Weeknd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bad Bunny. Reported revenue for the third quarter amounted to $6.2bn (£5.52bn/€6.33bn) made up of $5.3bn for concerts; $531m for ticketing; $343m for sponsorship and advertising and …

FIFA responds to latest Women’s World Cup sales criticism

[ad_1] FIFA said it has experienced “unprecedented” demand for 2023 Women’s World Cup tickets after being criticised for giving out little information about the launch of its latest sales phase. A second tranche of single-game sales for the tournament, which is to be held in Australia and New Zealand, went on sale on November 1, …

Imagine Dragons to headline inaugural Lollapalooza India

[ad_1] Imagine Dragons and The Strokes are among the acts that have been confirmed for the inaugural Lollapalooza India in 2023. The two-day event will become the eighth destination and first Asian staging of the international, multi-city festival when it is held from January 28-29 at Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai. Lollapalooza India, which will …

Dutch music trade group expects “bleak” 2023

[ad_1] The Dutch music venue and festival sector is predicting a “bleak” outlook due to cost increases and insufficient governmental assistance. Vereniging Nederlandse Poppodia en Festivals (VNPF) used its comprehensive review of 2021 to outline a decline in events, attendance and revenue since the COVID pandemic and the challenges the sector faces in 2023 and …

Ticketpipe set to launch at World Trade Market London 2022

[ad_1] Ticketpipe, a trade-friendly ticket agency for West End shows, is set to launch at the upcoming World Trade Market London event. The company was created by travel industry veterans John Wales and Sean Sweeney, who were also part of the founder team behind Encore Tickets.  Ticketpipe will work with travel agents, tour operators, group …

Rugby Football Union raises England Six Nations ticket prices – report

[ad_1] The Rugby Football Union has hiked up ticket prices for next year’s Six Nations, to help cover overheads due to inflation. As reported by the Guardian, the RFU had decided that prices for the 2022-23 season would rise roughly in line with inflation.  However, due to the surging energy prices and rise in supplier …