Washington Commanders reach settlement over security deposit practices

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesIndustry News

Washington Commanders reach settlement over security deposit practices

[ad_1] The NFL’s Washington Commanders franchise has reached a settlement with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and the Consumer Protection Division, concerning its security deposit practices.   Pro-Football Inc, which trades at the Washington Commanders, will also have to pay a $250,000 (£212,000/€244,000) civil penalty for collecting security deposits from season ticket-holders and other buyers …

Read More
Dice extends partnership with Primavera Sound

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesBarcelonaDiceLive MusicMadridPortoPrimavera Sound

Dice extends partnership with Primavera Sound

[ad_1] Ticketing and live music discovery platform Dice and promotion company Primavera Sound have extended their multi-year, mobile-only ticketing partnership.  The partnership, which began in 2019, will see Dice continue to provide tickets for all Primavera Sound events in Europe, including Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona and Madrid. Dice will also provide tickets for Primavera …

Read More
Trafalgar Entertainment Group acquires Stagedoor

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesLondonMergers & AcquisitionsStagedoorTheatreTrafalgar Entertainment GroupWest End

Trafalgar Entertainment Group acquires Stagedoor

[ad_1] Theatre ticketing platform Stagedoor has been acquired by live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment Group.  Stagedoor offers users audience and critic reviews, personalised recommendations and booking opportunities.  As part of the deal, Stagedoor’s staff, and co-founders chief executive Michael Hadjijoseph and chief technology officer Alex Cican, will remain with the company.  Hadjijoseph said: “We’re delighted …

Read More
AudienceView launches white-label app, adds Realife Tech to portfolio

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesAudienceViewChelsea Football ClubLive EventsLive MusicLord'sMergers & AcquisitionsOVO Arena WembleyRealife TechThe O2

AudienceView launches white-label app, adds Realife Tech to portfolio

[ad_1] AudienceView, a provider of ticketing and e-commerce solutions for the live events industry, has launched an integrated, white-label mobile app platform. Clients will be able to configure a fully-branded consumer app to expand the relationship with all event attendees, rather than the sole ticket buyer.   AudienceView Spotlight is an extension of AudienceView Unlimited, …

Read More
Ticketmaster cancels Taylor Swift general on-sale, issues explanation into chaos

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesLive MusicLive NationSalesTaylor SwiftThe Eras TourTicketmaster

Ticketmaster cancels Taylor Swift general on-sale, issues explanation into chaos

[ad_1] Ticketmaster has been forced to cancel the general on-sale of Taylor Swift tickets after more than two million tickets were snapped up during the pre-sales for the singer’s US Eras Tour.  In a statement, the Live Nation-owned ticketing platform said: “Due to extraordinary high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to …

Read More
Industry reacts to UK Chancellor’s autumn budget

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesArts & CultureAutumn BudgetBectuGovernmentLiveLive MusicMusic Venue TrustNight Time Industries AssociationTheatre

Industry reacts to UK Chancellor’s autumn budget

[ad_1] Bodies from across the live entertainment, theatre and night time industries have called the UK Chancellor’s autumn budget a ‘missed opportunity’.  Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the autumn budget yesterday (Thursday) and despite calls for an extension to Theatre Tax Relief and a cut to VAT on ticket sales for circus, entertainment and performing arts …

Read More
Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesArctic MonkeysCricketEmirates Old TraffordEnglandHarry StylesManchesterRed Hot Chili PeppersSales & MarketingsportsThe AshesThe Killers

Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events

[ad_1] Research from not-for-profit agency Marketing Manchester has revealed that the estimated impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 equates to a £27m ($32m/€31m) boost to the local economy. Marketing Manchester’s aim is to promote Greater Manchester in the UK and on the international stage. The agency has worked with Emirates Old Trafford …

Read More
Tixly announces first North America client

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesArts & CultureCRMNorth AmericaThe Heymann Performing Arts CenterTheatreTixly

Tixly announces first North America client

[ad_1] The newly rebranded Tixly has signed up its first client in North America, with the Heymann Performing Arts Center set to utilise the Icelandic company’s ticketing and CRM platform.  The Heymann Performing Arts Center opened in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1960 and has hosted Broadway musicals, concerts, symphony, theatre and more. The venue incorporates a …

Read More
Germany’s MGNFY partners with Gigmit

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesFestivalGermanyGigmitLive MusicManagementMGNFYMusic

Germany’s MGNFY partners with Gigmit

[ad_1] MGNFY, a ticket marketing agency, festival promoter and artist management company headquartered in Germany, and music booking online platform Gigmit, have entered into a strategic partnership.  The relationship with Gigmit will bolster MGNFY’s dedication to helping artists and promoters position themselves by combing data-driven management, booking and marketing. Both MGNFY and Gigmit are aiming …

Read More
SI Tickets becomes official ticketing partner of Major Arena Soccer League

AuthoradminPosted on CategoriesMajor Arena Soccer LeagueMASLSI TicketssportsSports Illustrated

SI Tickets becomes official ticketing partner of Major Arena Soccer League

[ad_1] SI Tickets, the ticket platform from media brand Sports Illustrated, has partnered with the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) as its official ticketing partner for the 2022-2023 season.  The deal means that SI Tickets will gain access to exclusive ticket packages and marketing integrations with MASL and its 14 North American teams. Fans will …

Read More