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Women’s Super League witnesses 200% increase in average attendances

The Women’s Super League (WSL) has seen its average attendances increase by 200% following England Women’s win at Euro 2022 in the summer.

Qatar’s FIFA World Cup visitor expectations fall short

Qatar welcomed just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the FIFA World Cup, a stark contrast to the 1.2 million tourists expected by organisers.

FIFA World Cup turns to identity solutions provider HID

HID, a provider of identity solutions, has announced that it is the smart ticket producer of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

English National Opera offers update following DCMS meeting

The English National Opera (ENO) has offered an update following its meeting with the DCMS Select Committee surrounding its funding cuts.

Fijian Drua partners with Flicket

Fiji rugby union club Fijian Drua has partnered with New Zealand ticketing company Flicket, allowing fans to purchase tickets through mobiles devices and the club’s website.

The Bowery Presents announces plans for outdoor concert venue

The Bowery Presents and HYM Investment Group have announced plans to open a seasonal outdoor, general admission concert venue at Suffolk Downs, a racetrack in Boston.

Lawmakers demand answers over Taylor Swift Eras tour ticketing

US lawmakers have penned a letter to Live Nation chief executive Michael Rapino to discuss Ticketmaster’s ticketing process for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

Live Performance Australia calls for skills pathway framework following the pandemic

Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called for a national skills and careers pathway framework for the live arts and entertainment industry.

Taylor Swift reportedly considered FTX NFT ticketing before collapse

Taylor Swift was set to partner with FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that has now filed for bankruptcy, which would have included an arrangement to have concert tickets minted as NFTs (non-fungible tokens), it has been reported.

Music Venue Trust reveals Pipeline fund recipients

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has revealed the first recipients of its new funding initiative, the Pipeline Investment Fund, which provides grants of up to £5,000 ($6,000/€5,800) for UK grassroots music venues.

AEG Presents and K-Pop promoter Powerhouse announce strategic partnership

AEG Presents and K-Pop touring and marketing company Powerhouse have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on all aspects of live K-Pop business including touring, production, marketing and media.

Surrey CCC members able to purchase 2023 international tickets

Surrey County Cricket Club members are now able to purchase their full allocation of international tickets in 2023, including the England Men’s and Women’s Ashes.

Stomp to close after 29 years due to ‘declining’ ticket sales

Stomp, a hit Off-Broadway show focused on the percussive playing of everyday objects, will close after 29 years.

PickleJar expands ticketing services and fan experiences

Live entertainment and payments platform PickleJar has launched its ticketing service to include expanded fan experiences inside its app, and on its private live streaming FAST channel, PickleJar+.

Liverpool questions Real Madrid over low ticket allocation

Premier League club Liverpool has received an allocation of just 1,800 tickets for the UEFA Champions League away fixture against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in March.

Accesso partners with London attraction IFS Cloud Cable Car

Accesso Technology Group, a technology solutions provider for attractions and venues, has partnered with the IFS Cloud Cable Car.

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Transport for London and Official London Theatre entice theatre-goers with cheap tickets

Transport for London (TfL) is selling tickets for West End shows at a discounted price to try and urge people to visit the English capital and use the Tube.

Cricket Australia discusses ticket incentives to draw in larger crowds

Cricket Australia is looking into cutting ticket prices for international matches outside of school holidays to bring back crowds after COVID-19.

Patrick Hickey resigns from the International Olympic Committee

Patrick Hickey has officially resigned from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), more than six years after he suspended himself following his arrest during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016.

Australian Grand Prix race day tickets sell out within hours of going on sale

Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix has sold out grandstand and park pass tickets for race day, just hours after going on sale.

Independent theatres fear closure due to dwindling Christmas ticket sales

As many as two in five independent theatres are worried they could close for good as Christmas ticket sales have dropped for smaller venues.

3D Digital Venue raises €2.5m in Series A funding

Caixa Capital Risc, the venture capital manager for CriteriaCaixa, has led a Series A financing round of €2.5m (£2.2m/$2.6m) for technology company Mobile Media Content (MMC), which digitises sports and cultural venues to automate production of content and distribution through its 3D Digital Venue SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform.

Over 30,000 watch Manchester United Women at Old Trafford

Over 30,000 fans turned up to see Manchester United Women take on Aston Villa Women at Old Trafford on Saturday, setting a record attendance for the club.

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