Event Ticketing Done Right
Ticket platform WeGotTickets has relaunched its campaign to raise money for the ‘Ticket Fund’ with Tickets for Good. The scheme is hoping to build on the £40,000 that has been raised since launching in 2021, which includes £25,000 from 2022 alone. The money is raised via an optional donation for users of WeGotTickets and has …
Lollapalooza Brasil is offering fans a refund after rap artist Drake pulled out of the festival just hours before he was due to perform. The three-day festival at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, which was held last weekend, brought in Skrillex as a last-minute replacement for Drake on Sunday. However, organisers announced that anyone …
Liverpool FC has announced the creation of a fan forum focussed specifically on ticketing in response to the launch of the Premier League’s Fan Engagement Standard (FES). The Premier League’s FES, announced last week, is designed to reinforce a commitment to ensuring long-term, meaningful engagement with supporters across English football’s top division. Liverpool said its …
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… IndyCar extends with NTT IndyCar, the North American motorsports series, has extended its partnership with NTT, the global technology and business solutions provider, through a multiyear agreement that also includes official technology partner status. NTT, which assists organisations with digital transformations, will assist …
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries. Dice has announced the appointment of Katie Soo as chief business officer. Soo will be responsible for driving forward Dice’s strategic growth propositions and marketing, and helping build the brand globally. With over 16 years’ experience – spanning media, entertainment and tech …
Premium marketplace Seat Unique has been named as Warrington Wolves’ official online hospitality platform for the 2023 Super League season and beyond. Seat Unique will power online hospitality sales for the rugby league club through its platform, for all home games at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Karl Fitzpatrick, chief executive at Warrington Wolves, said: “We …
Ticketmaster has partnered with Avenged Sevenfold (pictured) to offer fans NFT-gated pre-sale tickets for the metal band’s upcoming tour dates in the US and Canada. Avenged Sevenfold already have their own NFT (non-fungible token) community fan club called Deathbats Club. The band partnered with Ticketmaster to integrate the fan club into the ticketing platform’s system, …
Basket of Light festival is utilising a tiered ticketing system for its 2023 event, with attendees paying prices in relation to their income. The UK festival will take place from June 8-11 in a secret location, which will be sent to ticket-holders closer to the time. However, organisers state on the website that it will …
Adele has extended her residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, with performances planned between June and the end of November. The British singer has revealed that new dates have been added between June and November. The ‘Weekends with Adele’ series was due to end last weekend. Fans can now register for …
Major League Baseball (MLB) and resale platform StubHub have renewed their partnership, extending a relationship that first started in 2007. As part of its new model, MLB has created authorised ticket marketplaces where fans are able to purchase and sell tickets for baseball games. StubHub has been announced as the first MLB authorised ticket marketplace. …