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Pascrell and Pallone introduce updated BOSS and SWIFT Act

US Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr have introduced an updated BOSS and SWIFT Act legislation, which they believe is needed for transparency and regulation within the live events ticket marketplace.

FC Barcelona cuts season ticket prices ahead of Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys stay

FC Barcelona’s board of directors have agreed to a 50% reduction in the prices of season ticket prices for the 2023-24 season, which will be spent at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

DEAG sees strong start to 2023

Live entertainment and ticketing company DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG) has witnessed its revenues increase in the first quarter of 2023.

TEG acquires Left Field Live and Rugby Live

Live entertainment, sport, ticketing and data business TEG has acquired Left Field Live and Rugby Live.

Further Las Vegas Grand Prix hospitality offerings unveiled

Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have revealed new hospitality experiences for November’s inaugural Formula 1 race, including Heineken House, Club SI and Club Paris.

Professional Fighters League utilises Web3 partnership to offer NFT VIP experiences

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), a mixed martial arts league, has partnered with Web3 technology company CrossTower to offer NFT VIP experiences for fans.

CTS Eventim brings in Trevi to begin Milan arena construction

Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim has commissioned civil engineering company Trevi with the first construction phase of the new Arena Santa Giulia in Milan.

Queensland supports the arts through touring fund

The Queensland Government has supported 13 arts tours through an investment of almost A$1.6m (£844,000/€973,000/$1m) via the Touring Queensland Fund, with the aim of engaging regional communities.

Broadway stats comparable to pre-pandemic levels

Broadway League end-of-season statistics have revealed that some 12.3 million attended shows with grosses reaching $1.58bn (£1.28bn/€1.47bn).

Future Ticketing adds Cambridge RUFC to portfolio

Future Ticketing has partnered with Cambridge Rugby, which recently claimed the National League 1 title and gained promotion to the Championship for the first time.

New Puerto Rico festivals boast sell-out crowds

A new music festival in Puerto Rico, Sauce Boyz Fest, drew sell-out crowds across two events last week.

Harry Styles fans warned on ticketing ahead of Edinburgh gigs

Harry Styles fans have been warned by BT Murrayfield and Ticketmaster to print out their tickets before making the journey to the singer’s upcoming concerts, following issues at a recent Beyoncé concert.

United Rugby Championship breaks attendance record following fan engagement drive

The multinational BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) says improved fan engagement campaigns have helped it to break attendance records this season.

Paris 2024 unveils Paralympics tickets strategy

Tickets for the Paris 2024 Paralympics are to go on sale from October 9 with half of all tickets available for less than €25.

Tech Stack: Ticketmaster, Soundclub and more

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

The O2 set for biggest-ever comedy year

Comedy now accounts for 15% of programming at London’s The O2, Europe’s busiest indoor arena.

People on the move: Veeps, Wicket and more

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

Artists back Fix The Tix’s reform campaign

Green Day, Lorde and members of Duran Duran and Queen are just some of the artists that have signed Fix The Tix’s letter urging Congress and state legislators to reform the “broken” ticketing system in the US.

SeatGeek settles class action lawsuit on pandemic refunds

Ticketing platform SeatGeek has agreed to a nationwide class action settlement in the US, putting a stop to claims that it did not provide customers with full cash refunds for events cancelled due to the pandemic.

California bill aims to prohibit exclusivity clauses between ticket sellers and venues

US Senator Scott Wilk’s legislation to prohibit exclusivity clauses in contracts between primary ticket sellers and entertainment venues in California headed to the Senate Floor and was voted on yesterday (Monday).

Malaysian Government reportedly considering law to beat ticket scalpers

The Malaysian Government is reportedly considering introducing a new law to help tackle ticket scalping, following the issues experienced by fans attempting to purchase tickets for November’s Coldplay performance.

Fortius appointed as sub-distributor of Paris 2024 hospitality packages

Switzerland-based hospitality provider Fortius has been appointed by Paris 2024 hospitality rights-holder, On Location, as a sub-distributor of Olympic hospitality and travel packages in over 50 countries.

Fleetwood Town signs up Ticketmaster ahead of 2023-24 campaign

English League One football club Fleetwood Town has revealed a new partnership with Ticketmaster Sport, ahead of the 2023-24 season.

New Scottish music festival cancelled due to poor ticket sales

Midnight Sun Weekender, a new music festival that was set to take place on the Isle of Lewis, has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales.

K-pop group Aespa to embark on first global tour

K-pop group Aespa have announced their first global tour ‘Synk: Hyper Line’, produced by live entertainment company Live Nation.

Malaysian authorities to discuss ticket scalping with Coldplay organiser following sales

Malaysian authorities are set to meet the organiser of a Coldplay concert at Kuala Lumpur’s 85,000-capacity National Stadium Bukit Jalil, after fans complained they couldn’t purchase tickets to the performance due to scalpers bulk-buying seats.

Massachusetts lawmakers introduce ‘Taylor Swift’ ticketing bill

Ahead of Taylor Swift’s performances at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, two lawmakers introduced a Transparent Ticket Pricing act, which would require ticket sellers to fully disclose the total cost of tickets inclusive of fees.

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