Further Las Vegas Grand Prix hospitality offerings unveiled

[ad_1] Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have revealed new hospitality experiences for November’s inaugural Formula 1 race, including Heineken House, Club SI and Club Paris. Tickets for the new hospitality experiences will be available via the third and final round of ticket sales, which will begin on June 9. American Express card members will receive …

Professional Fighters League utilises Web3 partnership to offer NFT VIP experiences

[ad_1] The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts league, has partnered with Web3 technology company CrossTower to offer NFT VIP experiences for fans. The NFT (non-fungible token) VIP experiences will be built on the blockchain XRP Ledger (XRPL). Together, PFL and CrossTower will release a limited number of NFT VIP tickets as part …

CTS Eventim brings in Trevi to begin Milan arena construction

[ad_1] Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has commissioned civil engineering company Trevi with the first construction phase of the new Arena Santa Giulia in Milan.  The multifunctional arena in Italy is part of the development of the new Santa Giulia district and will be used for ice hockey events during the 2026 Winter …

Queensland supports the arts through touring fund

[ad_1] The Queensland Government has supported 13 arts tours through an investment of almost A$1.6m (£844,000/€973,000/$1m) via the Touring Queensland Fund, with the aim of engaging regional communities.  The funding will go towards 13 touring arts and cultural experiences, including five full-time industry placements. The funding will support a range of arts experiences, from music …

Broadway stats comparable to pre-pandemic levels

[ad_1] Broadway League end-of-season statistics have revealed that some 12.3 million attended shows with grosses reaching $1.58bn (£1.28bn/€1.47bn).  It is the first full season since Broadway returned following a period of COVID-19 pandemic closures, with the statistics covering between May 23, 2022 and May 21, 2023. The Broadway League, a US trade association for the …

Future Ticketing adds Cambridge RUFC to portfolio 

[ad_1] Future Ticketing has partnered with Cambridge Rugby, which recently claimed the National League 1 title and gained promotion to the Championship for the first time.  Championship Rugby is the second tier of English men’s rugby union, with winners of the league promoted to the Premiership. Liam Holton, Future Ticketing chief executive, said: “Future Ticketing …

New Puerto Rico festivals boast sell-out crowds

[ad_1] A new music festival in Puerto Rico, Sauce Boyz Fest, drew sell-out crowds across two events last week. The new festival featured three stages of music from over 30 artists including international headliners such as Wiz Khalifa and Bizarrap alongside home-grown artists. Sauce Boyz Fest day one took place on May 18 at brewery …

United Rugby Championship breaks attendance record following fan engagement drive

[ad_1] The multinational BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) says improved fan engagement campaigns have helped it to break attendance records this season. The tournament, which features the top teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales, will conclude its 2022-23 season with this weekend’s sold-out grand final between DHL Stormers and Munster at the …

Tech Stack: Ticketmaster, Soundclub and more

[ad_1] Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Ticketmaster’s UX reviewed UX expert Built For Mars has accused Ticketmaster of punishing cautious consumers at the checkout, unnecessary data collection and creating a core product ripe with errors. In a case study focussed on the ticketing giant, Built For Mars assessed …