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Success of Welsh scheme sees UK-wide effort to improve accessibility in arts and culture

A new planned UK-wide access scheme is set to be introduced, aiming to improve the experience of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people attending creative and cultural events.

Canadian theatre witnesses a local boost

Espace Théâtre, a venue in Mont-Laurier in northwest Quebec, Canada, has announced record sales with an increase of 26% compared to last year.

Edinburgh Fringe issues over one million tickets, but support still needed for sector

Edinburgh Fringe has issued over one million tickets for this year’s festival programme, which will run until August 28.

The Audience Agency data demonstrates changing behaviours

The Audience Agency’s latest data has shown that it will be increasingly important for arts and cultural audiences to witness venues taking a stance on climate change and social justice, as part of changing behaviour patterns.

Barbican Centre receives funding for renewal programme

The City of London Corporation has agreed £25m (€29m/£32m) in funding to begin the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme to reinvigorate the arts venue.

Government of Western Australia offers artists chance to snap up opportunities

The Government of Western Australia has introduced two new programmes that will support short-notice opportunities that arise for Western Australian artists or contemporary musicians.

Ballet Austin opts for True Tickets partnership

True Tickets, a provider of secure digital ticket delivery for the Tessitura Network, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Ballet Austin.

Melbourne to welcome new festival with art and music focus

Melbourne is set to welcome a new city-wide festival during the winter months in Australia, with 17 days of art, technology and music.

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.

True Tickets launches phase two of rules-based ticket sharing feature

True Tickets, secure contactless digital ticketing service, has announced the release of the next version of its rules-based ticket sharing feature.

Nevill Holt Opera scales back 2023 programme due to poor ticket sales

Nevill Holt Opera has been forced to review its 2023 programme due to poor ticket sales.

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

UEFA unveils ‘fans first’ Euro 2024 tix strategy

Lord’s lifetime membership owners allowed to jump 29-year queue

Viagogo fined over unauthorised ticket sales for Rugby World Cup France 2023

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Vivendi plans to sell See Tickets and festival businesses – reports

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

Issues reported with Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing system

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Health Pass required for entry to Climate Pledge Arena

Aisle seats are the new ‘premium’ tickets

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

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