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Everton to trial digital away tickets at Manchester City

English Premier League club Everton will trial digital away tickets, starting with its match against Manchester City on New Year’s Eve.

Paris 2024 Olympics first draw to open this week

Paris 2024 has launched its ticketing campaign for the Olympic Games, which will see all tickets sold from a single digital platform for the first time.

World Cup attendances stand at 94% after first round of group matches

FIFA World Cup attendances for the first round of group stage matches amounted to 94% compared to stadium capacities for the event.

Italy’s Culture Minister dedicates funds to cinema recovery

Italy’s cinema industry is set to receive a boost thanks to cut-price tickets, according to the country’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sanguiliano.

Fans able to snap up tickets for World Athletics Championships in December

With less than 250 days to go until the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the organising committee is set to put 420,000 tickets on sale in December.

Event organiser TADC Sweden files for bankruptcy

TADC Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest event organisers, has filed for bankruptcy.

Champions Travel appointed Atlético de Madrid official match break reseller

Champions Travel, a sports and events ticketing, and hospitality company has been appointed by Atlético de Madrid as the Spanish club’s official match break reseller in the UK and Ireland.

Glastonbury told to improve crowd control and noise levels in 2023

UK flagship festival Glastonbury has been asked to reduce noise and improve crowd control ahead of the 2023 event.

Tramlines Trusts supports local charities and funds Sheffield economy

The Tramlines Trust, which was created this year by the organisers of Tramlines festival, has distributed over £30,000 ($36,000/€35,000) to local groups and beneficiaries.

Record summer of ticket sales boosts DEAG Q3

DEAG Deutsche Entertainment has witnessed positive business growth over the course of 2022, thanks to a summer of record ticket sales.

Phoebe Bridgers sold-out Singapore concert sees ticket waitlist created

AEG Presents has set up a waiting list for fans hoping to purchase tickets for a sold-out Phoebe Bridgers (pictured) concert in Singapore.

The Mousetrap heads to Broadway

The Mousetrap, which is the world’s longest-running play, is marking its 70th anniversary today (Friday) and is also set to open on Broadway for the first time next year.

Senator confirms anti-trust hearing concerning Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster and Live Nation will be the topic of a US Senate anti-trust panel hearing on the lack of competition in the country’s ticketing industry.

Hockey World Cup marks 50 days to go with ticket sale announcement

Hockey India has marked 50 days until the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, with the announcement that tickets sales have started.

House Of Vans London set to close after eight years

London venue House Of Vans is set to close its doors for good in December.

Vault Festival reveals 2023 programme plans

Organisers of Vault Festival have revealed that the event will return with a full programme of theatre, comedy, cabaret, immersive experiences and late night entertainment.

Exhibition World Bahrain celebrates grand opening

Venue management and live entertainment company ASM Global has announced the opening of the 950,000 square-foot Exhibition World Bahrain.

England Rugby Travel unveils England Rugby House experience

England Rugby Travel has revealed a new England Rugby House experience for fans travelling to next year’s Rugby World Cup in France.

Continued ticketing woes for World Cup

Yesterday (Tuesday) brought more ticketing woes for the World Cup in Qatar, as fans continued to face issues with their digital tickets.

Concerns raised over safety at Jamie Webster gig

Guests at a recent gig held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool have raised concerns over venue safety.

Seat Unique brings in Simeon Klein as European general manager

Premium ticketing marketplace Seat Unique has appointed Simeon Klein (pictured main) as its European general manager.

Softjourn’s contingency plans for Ukraine office put to the test

Softjourn, a technology service provider with a focus on ticketing, has outlined how it has continued to operate its Ukraine offices in the midst of war with Russia.

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AFL freezes Women’s Grand Final ticket prices

The Australian Football League (AFL) has revealed a price freeze on tickets for the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final at A$10 (£6/€6/$7) for adults and free entry for children.

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