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Live Nation expands festival portfolio with acquisition of Rhythm and Vines Festival

Live Nation Entertainment has today announced that is has taken a controlling interest in the annual Rhythm and Vines Festival, New Zealand’s country’s biggest music and camping…

Apr 23, 2018 Entertainment / Events / Ticketing / Venues /

Hong Kong Government moves to tackle ticket scalpers

Following fan outrage over inflated secondary ticket sales at recent events, Hong Kong Government Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has advised that she is looking to crack down on…

Apr 12, 2018 Events / Government / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

Abu Dhabi reveals new city wide ticketing system

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its own online event ticketing system. The move comes as an expansion of its recently launched event…

Apr 11, 2018 Events / Ticketing / Tourism / Venues /

Enta backs Stage Queensland events

Stage Queensland has successfully hosted the 2018 BOMNet and Managers’ Conferences at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and the Brisbane Powerhouse. The Conferences…

Apr 3, 2018 Entertainment / Events / Technology / Ticketing / Venues /

Organisers monitor potential ticket fraud at Sydney Royal Easter Show

Organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the NSW Psolice are again urging patrons of this year’s Show to only purchase their tickets through legitimate agencies as authorities…

Mar 31, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Legal / Ticketing /

Empty seats likely at Optus Stadium AFL Premiership games

An unexpected consequence of the relocation of West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers AFL Premiership games to Perth’s new Optus Stadium is that the 60,000 capacity venue is unlikely…

Mar 30, 2018 Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

West Coast Eagles aim to enhance accessibility at Optus Stadium

The West Coast Eagles has committed to continue adjusting its ticketing processes at Optus Stadium to be more accessible. Following the club’s debut AFL Premiership fixture at the…

Mar 28, 2018 Access / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre opens new ticketing initiative for all

The Fortune Theatre in Dunedin has launched a new ticketing initiative designed to open its doors to people who may not usually be able to afford to see a show. Starting with An Iliad…

Mar 27, 2018 Arts / Entertainment / Ticketing / Venues /