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US touring leaders APA and AGI form new mega agency

Leading North American entertainment groups Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) have merged to form a new full-service agency, Independent Artist Group (IAG).

Accesso acquires theme park ticketing leader VGS

Accesso Technology Group has acquired VGS, the ticketing and visitor management system provider whose clients include some of the world's biggest theme parks.

Nederlander backs Hollywoodcom Live theatre ticket venture

Entertainment news website Hollywoodcom and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment (NWE) have announced the formation of a joint venture that will sell tickets for Broadway, West End and regional theatre shows.

Oztix acquires Australian rival agency Local Tickets

Australian ticketing company Oztix has acquired small-events-focussed agency Local Tickets.

Online giant Kakao announces major investment in K-pop leader SM Entertainment

Korean online media giant Kakao has bought an almost 10% stake in major K-pop agency SM Entertainment, whose clients include Aespa and SuperM.

Warner Bros France subsidiary acquires talent agency Les Visiteurs du Soir

Warner Bros France subsidiary Décibels Productions has acquired a majority stake in French talent agency Les Visiteurs du Soir.

PIA Corporation backs VIP hospitality company Daimani Group

Tokyo-headquartered PIA Corporation has acquired a minority stake in Daimani Group, a global marketplace for VIP hospitality packages.

Deezer targets livestreaming growth through Driift expansion

UK livestreaming business Driift has acquired tech group Dreamstage in a deal backed by global music streaming giant Deezer. The…

Secret Sounds acquires Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment

Secret Sounds Group has expanded its leading role in the Australian festival sector after acquiring Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment….

Private equity giant acquires stake in UTA agency

Private equity group EQT has become a strategic investor in United Talent Agency (UTA), which represents major artists such as…

See Tickets acquires Exhibition Architect

Independent ticketing company See Tickets has acquired exhibitor manual and marketplace provider, Exhibition Architect (EA). The acquisition confirms See Tickets’…

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UEFA unveils ‘fans first’ Euro 2024 tix strategy

Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

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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