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Stockton Globe boasts strong ticket sales since 2021 reopening

The Stockton Globe theatre has reported ticket sales worth £6m (€7m/$7m) since reopening in 2021.

Spain sees record ticket sales in 2022

The Association of Music Promoters of Spain (APM) has revealed that ticket sales in Spain reached a record-high of €459m (£402m/$492m) in 2022, an increase of 191.33% compared to 2021.

UK attractions see rise in visitors, but still down on pre-pandemic levels

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has said that while there has been a 69% increase in visitors to top UK attractions, the total still represents a decline of 23% compared to visits in 2019.

Hospitality packages for Women’s World Cup secured by fans in 25 different countries

Football fans from 25 different countries have purchased hospitality packages for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Birmingham City adds new ticket functionality for disabled supporters

English Championship football club Birmingham City has introduced a new ticket functionality that allows disabled supporters to purchase tickets online.

Ticketer launches new ticketing platform for events in Singapore

Ticketer has announced the launch of a new ticketing platform for events in Singapore.

Exit Festival links up with NFT-TiX as part of multi-year collaboration

Exit Festival has continued its partnership with ticketing platform NFT-TiX as part of a multi-year collaboration.

Oldham Coliseum set to close doors for good

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is set to close on March 31 after losing funding from Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.

All Things Live acquires majority stake in Ostend Beach Festival

Independent live music promoter All Things Live has acquired a majority stake in Ostend Beach Festival in Belgium.

Ticketmaster to offer partial refund to The Cure ticket-holders over ‘unduly high’ fees

Ticketmaster will offer ticket-buyers for The Cure’s US tour dates with partial refunds, following complaints over “unduly high” ticket fees.

National Basketball League crowds break records

The National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia and New Zealand welcomed a record attendance for its five-game Finals Series between the Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers.

The Cure’s Robert Smith ‘sickened’ by TM fees, calls Platinum option a ‘greedy scam’

The Cure’s Robert Smith has said he is "sickened" by Ticketmaster’s fees on tickets for the English band’s US tour dates.

Kansas City Current extends deal with SeatGeek

Kansas City Current has extended its partnership with SeatGeek, which will power ticketing at the first stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side.

Ticket resale bill advances in Florida

A bill that would require ticket sellers in Florida to let buyers sell or transfer their tickets after purchase has advanced.

Creative businesses in Belgium to benefit from additional EU financing options

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is providing investment fund ST’ART with access to the InvestEU guarantee facility.

Formula 1 and MSC Cruises introduce new fan hospitality packages

Formula 1 and MSC Cruises have revealed new fan hospitality packages for this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Watford Borough Council appoints AEG Presents to operate Watford Colosseum

Watford Borough Council has appointed venue operator and concert promoter, AEG Presents, to run the Watford Colosseum.

Queensland selects arts projects for funding scheme

Queensland’s Government has announced more than $2m to develop and showcase new cultural works and create jobs as part of its long-term arts roadmap.

Chicago White Sox signs new corporate ticketing partner

Chicago White Sox has selected TicketManager as its official corporate ticket management partner for the new Major League Baseball (MLB) season.

UK theatres welcome Budget tax relief extension

UK theatres and other arts and cultural organisations have welcomed the extension of tax relief announced in today’s Budget.

Assomusica announces death of president Vincenzo Spera

Italian live music body Assomusica Associates has announced the death of its president, Vincenzo Spera, following a road accident in Genoa.

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Ticketmaster says it will be more transparent over ticket fees

Ticketmaster has said it will be more transparent about ticket fees, according to reports.

The 1975 sells out Singapore dates

The 1975 have sold out two dates in Singapore in July after adding a second date due to tickets for the first show selling out within minutes.

Liverpool FC reveals new ticket pricing and structures

English Premier League club Liverpool has switched up ticket pricing and structures for the 2023-24 season, as it is set to open its newly renovated Anfield Road Stand in the summer.

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