Coachella organiser Goldenvoice files lawsuit against Afrochella

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Coachella organiser Goldenvoice files lawsuit against Afrochella

[ad_1] Coachella promoter Goldenvoice has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the organisers of Ghanaian Afrobeats music festival Afrochella, it has been reported.  The lawsuit was filed last week at a California district court, and comes several years after Goldenvoice parent company AEG warned Afrochella over the use of the name.  According to the Rolling …

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Tixel, Bolster Group report details ticket-buying habits in Australia

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Tixel, Bolster Group report details ticket-buying habits in Australia

[ad_1] Ticket marketplace Tixel and culture marketing agency Bolster Group have released a report detailing the preferences and behaviours of ticket buyers, as well as a look into the state of the music and events market in Australia.  The report, called All Options Open – Ticketing State of Play 2022, details responses from more than …

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Ticketless fans able to travel to Qatar through Hayya and Me policy

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Ticketless fans able to travel to Qatar through Hayya and Me policy

[ad_1] Non-ticket-holders for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will now be able to enter the country during the football tournament, as long as they have approval from an existing ticket-holder.  The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has updated the rules, which previously stated that international visitors travelling to Qatar would only be …

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UK Government’s Unboxed festival to be examined by National Audit Office

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UK Government’s Unboxed festival to be examined by National Audit Office

[ad_1] The UK Government’s Unboxed festival, an arts festival with free events taking place across the UK, is to be examined by the nation’s independent public spending watchdog.  The review has been requested by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee. In a letter published today (Tuesday) the Comptroller and Auditor General, …

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The Halls Wolverhampton set to open in June 2023

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The Halls Wolverhampton set to open in June 2023

[ad_1] AEG Presents, a division of AEG Europe’s global sports, entertainment and venue operator group, and the City of Wolverhampton Council have announced the opening of the newly-named The Halls Wolverhampton.  Shows are set to open in June 2023 at the new 3,404-capacity The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton and the 1,289-capacity The Wulfrun at …

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The Halls Wolverhampton set to re-open in June 2023

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The Halls Wolverhampton set to re-open in June 2023

[ad_1] AEG Presents, a division of AEG Europe’s global sports, entertainment and venue operator group, and the City of Wolverhampton Council have announced the opening of the newly-named The Halls Wolverhampton.  Shows are set to open in June 2023 at the new 3,404-capacity The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton and the 1,289-capacity The Wulfrun at …

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3Arena expects to return to profit in 2022

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3Arena expects to return to profit in 2022

[ad_1] Dublin concert venue 3Arena, which is operated by Live Nation-owned Amphitheatre Theatre, is expecting to return to profit this year following two COVID-impacted years. Over the next few weeks, singers Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Sigrid and rapper Kendrick Lamar are set to perform at 3Arena as part of its jam-packed 2022 schedule. According to …

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Liverpool to host 67th Eurovision Song Contest

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Liverpool to host 67th Eurovision Song Contest

[ad_1] The BBC and European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have revealed that Liverpool will host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, following a competitive bidding process.  There had been a shortlist of seven UK cities before Glasgow and Liverpool were announced as the final two contending for Host City status. Liverpool will host Eurovision in place of …

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Impressive ticket sales ahead of Rugby League World Cup 

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Impressive ticket sales ahead of Rugby League World Cup 

[ad_1] The upcoming Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has sold 350,000 tickets, with International Rugby League chair Troy Grant calling the figure “great”.  In an interview with Insidethegames, Grant said: “Cost of living increases means late minute ticket-buying will be a likely outcome, so we’re optimistic targets are being met.” The tournament is set to …

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