O2 Apollo Manchester celebrates its 80th Birthday
Today, 29 August 2018, marks 80 years since Manchester staple – the O2 Apollo – opened its doors for the very first time. English actress Margaret Lockwood held the honours of welcoming the first...
Festival round-up: RiZE
Overview
When the long-running V Festival bowed out last year, Essex needed a new festival and RiZE stepped in to fill those shoes at the Hylands Park site in Chelmsford. Hosted over two days, 17...
George Ezra announces biggest tour to date with Ticketmaster Artist Services
On Monday 13 August, George Ezra announced that he will hit the road again in March 2019 with a string of new UK arena tour dates.
“We’re going on tour! And not just any tour, the...
Four Tet partners with Ticketmaster Verified Fan
Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) and promoter Eat Your Own Ears have partnered with Ticketmaster and Academy MusicGroup on a major ticketing campaign to limit resale and get tickets into the hands of...
Meet Artist Services: Lydia Higgins – Marketing, Project & Campaign Manager
This month we chat with Marketing, Project & Campaign Manager Lydia Higgins about Classic Rock and blowing minds with objective focussed marketing campaigns!
Q: Tell us your story – how...
Best of New Music – August 2018
Our New Music campaign is a carefully curated selection, showcasing artists we are expecting to make waves in the live music scene. Working closely with record labels, live event promoters and talent...
KidNation - Celebrating our Working Parents
On Tuesday 7 August, Ticketmaster International held its second KidNation event in central London, one of over 100 events taking place at our offices all around the world – with over 1,000 kids...
Introducing a New Modern Platform for UK Sport
We're incredibly proud to be unveiling the next generation of our sports ticketing technology, set to transform the experience for our clients and millions of passionate sports fans.
It's the...
Case study: STAR WARS™ Identities: The Exhibition uses Collector Tickets to enhance the fan experience
On 2 April 2018, STAR WARS™ Identities: The Exhibition landed in Belgium at Palais 2 – Brussels Expo. Running until 2 September 2018, this will be the exhibition’s last European stop.
The goal: To...
Music Venue Trust welcomes new trustees and co-chair
Earlier this week Music Venue Trust, the charity founded in 2014 to protect, secure and improve grassroots music venues, announced some new additions.
Joining its board are musician ...
Cricket World Cup 2019 launches public ballot backed by marketing and PR campaign
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 launched its public ballot, backed by an inclusive marketing and PR campaign called ‘Are you in?’.
The campaign's launch film stars Freddie Flintoff, a cricketer who...
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award 2018 longlist unveiled
Last night the longlist of nominees for the Sottish Album of the Year (SAY) Awards was announced at Glasgow's King Tuts. A panel of 100 expert nominators were asked to vote for their favourite new...
Nordoff Robbins announce Get Loud sessions
All Saints, Enter Shikari, Everything Everything, The Darkness and more will perform very special intimate shows across the country on Wednesday 26 September 2018. The shows are in support of Nordoff...
Festival round-up: Latitude
Overview
Now in its 13th year, Latitude has steadily established itself as something of an anomaly on the major festival circuit. Noted for its relaxed atmosphere, immersive experience and remote...
Making the most of your ticket type options
When used appropriately, ticket types can be a useful tool for supporting larger event-wide goals and strategies. With Universe, you can create as many ticket types as you need. Customize your...
Festival round-up: Citadel and Lovebox
Overview
Both Citadel and Lovebox festivals moved to Gunnersbury Park and welcomed some excellent acts. Citadel was headlined by Tame Impala along with a mesmerising mixture of new and established...
Live Nation Entertainment Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Highlights (year-over-year):
Revenue Up 7% for the Quarter to $2.9 Billion
Operating Income Up 19% for the Quarter to $135 Million
Adjusted Operating Income Up 18% for the Quarter to $260...
Festival round-up: Wireless
Overview
Wireless Festival is the UK's premier urban music festival, held at Finsbury Park this year from 6 – 8 July. Since its inception in 2005, the festival has hosted the likes of Drake, Kanye...
