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TDF reveals season of autism-friendly performances for 2023-24 season

Non-profit theatre organisation TDF, formerly known as the Theatre Development Fund, has announced its 12th season of autism-friendly performances (AFP) for the 2023-24 season.

Tottenham Hotspur expands fan membership and season ticket-holder benefits

English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is set to launch a Spurs Fan Token in partnership with rewards and engagement platform Socios.com, with members and season ticket-holders to be offered free non-transferable Spurs Fans Tokens from Wednesday next week.

Postponed Hangzhou 2022 reports “booming” ticket sales

Hangzhou’s staging of the 19th Asian Games has attracted more than CNY¥500m (£56m/€66m/$69m) worth of ticket sales, according to the multi-sport event’s organisers.

US Soccer taps Ticketmaster ahead of busy three years

US Soccer, the official governing body of the sport in the US, has opted to partner with Ticketmaster in a multi-year deal, with the aim of continued fan growth across the country.

Seat Unique signs deal with Wigan Athletic, highlights Hampshire Cricket success

English League One football club Wigan Athletic has brought in premium experience platform Seat Unique as its official hospitality and premium ticket partner.

Children set to bolster crowd for Laurie O’Reilly Cup tie

The New Zealand Black Ferns will be cheered on by a record number of children, when the women’s rugby union side takes on neighbours Australia in the Laurie O’Reilly Cup at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Consumer groups welcome Senate launch of BOSS, SWIFT Acts

Consumer groups have welcomed the introduction of the BOSS and SWIFT Acts in the US Senate.

Connect&GO targets French growth following major leisure parks deal

Connect&GO has announced a focus on French expansion following a major new partnership with theme park operator Looping Group.

National Theatre Wales loses Arts Council funding

National Theatre Wales said it is “deeply shocked” after being left out of the Arts Council of Wales’ (ACW) latest funding round.

Trevor Noah calls off Indian show as audience ‘couldn’t hear a thing’

Comedian Trevor Noah has cancelled shows in Bengaluru at the last minute after fans were unable to hear his warm-up act from the stage.

Weezevent secures funding for M&A spree

Weezevent is planning an M&A spree to boost its presence in the UK, Spain and Germany after hitting a strategic fundraising milestone.

Australian women’s football league breaks youth season pass record

Australia’s women’s football league has seen a surge in interest ahead of the 2023-24 campaign with a doubling of free season passes obtained.

Boom Battle Bar owner on the up as experiential leisure thrives

XP Factory’s chief executive believes his company's strong start to 2023 is evidence of experiential leisure's strength in the face of economic challenges.

Tech Stack: MLB metaverse, safe stadiums and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries…

MVT calls for rates relief extension amid grassroots music’s ‘full-blown crisis’

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to extend the 75% business rate relief after claiming 15% of grassroots venues have closed in the last 12 months.

Ticketmaster implements ‘All-In Pricing’ in US market

Ticketmaster has deployed its new All-In Pricing feature in the US market, but it is only automatically displayed in two states.

Destination Sport Group acquires Sportsworld

Destination Sport Group (DSG) has announced the acquisition of FA and Manchester City hospitality partner Sportsworld.

People on the move: Paciolan, LIVE and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries…

Vivendi plans to sell See Tickets and festival businesses – reports

Vivendi is reportedly looking to sell See Tickets, the ticketing company it acquired more than a decade ago.

UK ticketing gift market soars despite North American decline

New data released by TRG Arts shows soaring ticketing gift revenue in the UK despite a concerning drop in North America.

Huge numbers swoop for Saudi FIFA Club World Cup tickets

Saudi Arabia has seen huge demand for its inaugural staging of the FIFA Club World Cup as tickets went on sale today.

Theme park Efteling revamps ticketing, bookings with Gantner

Efteling, the largest theme park in the Netherlands, has named Gantner Ticketing as its new partner across ticketing and booking services.

Pakistan-NZ World Cup warm-up game goes behind closed doors

Ticket-holders have been promised full refunds after the opening Cricket World Cup warm-up game between Pakistan and New Zealand in Hyderabad was moved behind closed doors.

Low-level US ticket resellers now liable for tax

US ticket resellers are now liable for tax on sales profits of as little as $600 annually through online marketplaces.

Irving Azoff takes aim at ‘ageing’ Wells Fargo Center

Entertainment guru Irving Azoff has published a startling criticism of Wells Fargo Center as a row intensifies over the future home of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team.

Female stars driving global ticket sales growth, StubHub says

StubHub says that major female artists were the driving force behind record-breaking concert sales worldwide over the summer.

Riyadh Season 2023 targets 12 million visitors

Saudi Arabia is expecting this year’s Riyadh Season to welcome 12 million visitors, with major attractions including Tyson Fury and Saudi Pro League stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo.

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