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DEAG witnesses expected dip in revenue

DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG has posted a nine-month revenue of more than €213m (£184.2m/$233m), with the entertainment company’s ticketing and service businesses exceeding expectations.

ALIFE urges for governmental politicisation of concerts in Malaysia to stop

Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the country’s government not to politicise concerts amid visa controversy.

Live Nation raises minimum wage for more than 5,000 employees

Live Nation Entertainment has increased the minimum wage for staff at its music clubs across the US and Canada with its new ‘On the Road Again’ programme.

Norway’s Telenor Arena extends deal with Ticketmaster

Norway’s largest multi-purpose venue Telenor Arena has signed a new long-term agreement with Ticketmaster.

German athletics puts focus on tech with CTS Eventim

CTS Eventim’s Eventim Sports unit has become the official ticketing partner of DLV, the German athletics association.

Former SM chief Han creates new K-pop agency to break US market

Former SM Entertainment chief executive Nikki Semin Han has established a new US-facing K-pop agency and music label, Titan Content.

Metallica to make Saudi Arabian debut

Metallica are to make their debut in Saudi Arabia as they become the first hard rock band to headline Soundstorm Festival.

Work begins on Milan indoor arena ahead of 2026 Olympics

Construction work has commenced on Milan’s 2026 Olympic arena that will become Italy’s largest indoor venue.

Sky to offer VIP ticket experiences at new Co-op Live venue

Sky customers will be able to access free tickets and entry to an exclusive VIP lounge at the under-construction Co-op Live venue in Manchester through a new partnership.

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Football Supporters Europe calls for further action on away ticket prices

Analysis of ticket prices by Football Supporters Europe (FSE) across major European competitions has demonstrated that while there have been much welcomed changes in ticketing regulations, further improvements are needed.

Taylor Swift concert film grosses over $250m globally

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film has grossed $250m (£197m/€228m) globally in ticket sales, making it one of the 20 biggest films of 2023.

Andrew Lloyd Webber makes case for theatre investment

At yesterday’s (Monday’s) Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed £29.5bn (€34bn/$37bn) of new investment for different sectors from global investors.

Qatar’s AFC Asian Cup witnesses strong ticket sales

The local organising committee of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has revealed that 90,000 tickets were sold in the first 24 hours after the second batch was released just over a week ago.

Ice Hockey World Championship organisers announce further ticket sales dates

The organising committee for the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship has announced that single tickets will become available in mid-January, while VIP single tickets will be placed on sale next week.

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust opts for Eventfinda partnership

New Zealand-headquartered independent ticketing provider Eventfinda has announced a new partnership with the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, which owns and operates the ASM Theatre Marlborough.

LGBTQ+ venue G-A-Y Late to close

London’s LGBTQ+ venue G-A-Y Late will shut down, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced.

Case study: Ticketmaster and Scottish Rugby on geo-targeted Meta ads

Earlier this year, Ticketmaster worked with the Scottish Rugby Union on additional promotion for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, leading up to Scotland vs France on August 5.

Assomusica chief reveals local impact of live music events

Carlo Parodi, president of Italian organiser and producer organisation Assomusica, has revealed there was a 70% increase in live music in regional locations in 2022 compared to 2019, demonstrating the sector’s fundamental impact on local economies in the country.

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

UEFA unveils ‘fans first’ Euro 2024 tix strategy

Lord’s lifetime membership owners allowed to jump 29-year queue

Viagogo fined over unauthorised ticket sales for Rugby World Cup France 2023

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