Event Ticketing Done Right
[ad_1] Paris 2024 organisers received four million applications in the online lottery for tickets to next year’s Olympic Games. According to a report from the Associated Press, the local organising committee is hoping to sell 1.3 million tickets as a result of the latest draw, which will see winners from the online lottery able to …
[ad_1] Pearl Jam have committed to “fairly priced tickets” for their upcoming summer tour dates, as well as all-in pricing. The rock band also said that they would make tickets non-transferrable to help protect fans from increased prices on the secondary market. In a statement, Pearl Jam said: “To continue to protect fans’ access to …
[ad_1] Melbourne’s packed schedule of major events, as well as regional concerts and events, have helped to bring a major boost to the state of Victoria in Australia. Most recently, the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival was on track to be the biggest version ever, with ticket sales predicted to pass the previous box office …
[ad_1] Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighbourhood Jazz Festival has partnered with INSID3RS to utilise its blockchain ticketing and gamification solution. The second annual jazz event is presented by Bronzeville Helping Hand 501C-3 non-profit, along with sponsors Mariano’s/Kroger, CIBC, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Provident Bank and CIBC Bank to name a few. Bronzeville Neighbourhood Jazz Festival is set …
[ad_1] The EuroLeague 2022-23 regular season averaged its highest attendance ever with an average of 8,748 spectators per game. The European basketball league’s previous record had been 8,676 fans per game during the 2019-20 campaign. It is also a major improvement on the 2018-19 season, which saw an average attendance of 7,935 per game. The …
[ad_1] Lloyds Bank has warned gig-goers and music-lovers about the sharp increase in concert ticket scams, which surged by more than 500% over the last year. In the UK, the bank revealed that victims were losing £110 (€124/$136) on average, with some losing out on thousands of pounds. Over the last year, Lloyds Banking Group …
[ad_1] Hundreds of delegates from around 40 countries gathered at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester this week for TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2023 to discuss a range of timely topics, including the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. From technological innovations to spectator experience and accessibility to premium packages, the Forum’s open-mic presentations, keynotes, fireside chats and …
[ad_1] True Tickets, secure contactless digital ticketing service, has announced the release of the next version of its rules-based ticket sharing feature. The company launched the rules-based ticket sharing functionality last year. The feature enables event organisers to create and assign rules related to the sharing of digital tickets. The new version allows clients to …
[ad_1] Live Nation has launched a new music-led destination experience company, Vibee, which will build trips for music fans to travel across the globe. Vibee has partnerships in place with live event and festival producers such as Insomniac, C3 Presents and Country Nation, as well as other Live Nation festival properties. The company is aiming …
[ad_1] The National Independent Talent Organisation (NITO) has teamed up with independent agents, managers and artists to tackle unfair concert ticketing in the US. NITO was formed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and worked alongside the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and other stakeholders to help secure Shuttered Venue Operating Grants for …