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Lloyds Bank warns of sharp increase in ticket scams ahead of busy summer of events

Lloyds Bank has warned gig-goers and music-lovers about the sharp increase in concert ticket scams, which surged by more than 500% over the last year.

Live Nation posts strong 2022 results, announces support for FAIR Ticketing Act

Live Nation Entertainment has witnessed its revenue soar by 44% to $16.7bn (£13.9bn/€15.8bn) in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic revenue in 2019.

CTS Eventim’s preliminary results showcase strong year

Ticketing and live entertainment services company CTS Eventim has delivered a strong business performance in 2022, according to its preliminary results.

Music fans oppose dynamic pricing, priced out of gigs according to research

Music fans across Britain have been priced out of attending live music gigs, according to recent research from data and analytics group, YouGov.

Proposed security rules could limit ticket-buying for tourists in Japan

Purchasing tickets could be harder for tourists in Japan, after the country’s Minister of Digital Affairs Taro Kano asked the Cabinet’s Digital Agency to discuss the possibility of event-goers presenting their My Number Card, a government-issued ID card, when purchasing tickets and attempting to enter the venue.

Event organiser TADC Sweden files for bankruptcy

TADC Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest event organisers, has filed for bankruptcy.

Glasgow’s Junction 1 main stage set to be removed after complaints

The main stage of a music venue in Glasgow is set to be removed after more than 200 noise complaints…

Live Nation posts strong Q2 results

Live Nation Entertainment has posted a strong Q2 with a solid 40% increase in revenue to hit $4.4bn (£3.62bn/€4.3bn) compared…

Festivals Australia supports 14 projects across the country

The Festivals Australia program is set to support 14 arts projects across the country with A$630,000 (£360,000/$430,000/€424,000) through its latest…

Extreme heat leads to temporary ban on outdoor events in France

Extreme weather in France led to a ban on outdoor public events as well a halt to events at indoor…

The Sporting News partners with TicketSmarter

The Sporting News has partnered with ticket resale marketplace TicketSmarter to provide tickets for sporting events, concerts and theatre shows…

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

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

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

Amazon Tickets offers pre-sale privileges to Prime members

Ziggo Dome extends NFT ticketing plans with GUTS Tickets

President Biden calls for limits on concert and sporting ticket fees

US groups form ‘Break Up Ticketmaster’ coalition

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

Silver Lake looking into TEG exit options – report

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