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Eventfinda collaborates with Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts to enhance event experiences

Eventfinda collaborates with Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts to enhance event experiences
May 2, 2025

New Zealand’s largest independent ticketing provider, Eventfinda, has partnered with the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts - the University of Waikato’s world-class Hamilton venue - known for its award-winning facilities.

This partnership is designed to enhance event experiences for event organisers and attendees, offering a flexible, and personalised solution for ticketing, marketing, and audience engagement.

Since its opening in 2001, the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts has become a celebrated hub for performing arts in New Zealand, offering an array of stunning and versatile event spaces. The Academy features two main theatres, including the Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber and the Playhouse Theatre, alongside two multi-functional studios and a smaller mezzanine-level lounge. Additionally, the venue houses a Gallery with a full annual programme of exhibitions in its extensive glass-lined foyers, providing a cultural experience that complements the Academy’s events.

These facilities, coupled with Eventfinda’s industry-leading ticketing system, will provide the venue’s event organisers with unparalleled tools for promoting, managing, and engaging audiences across their community.

Innovative ticketing technology meets world-class venue excellence

Eventfinda’s innovative ticketing and marketing platform will now power events at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. The platform offers event organisers real-time reporting, seamless ticket sales, and data-driven marketing tools that help reach wider audiences more effectively. By understanding the demands on staffing at busy venues, Eventfinda delivers a solution that reduces administrative load.

Anna Magdalinos, Eventfinda Head of Ticketing notes “Eventfinda’s platform is the perfect match for the Academy’s diverse range of venues. Our flexible ticketing solutions allow the team to efficiently manage the ticketing setup from intimate performances to community gatherings and bespoke venue set-ups.  With industry-leading tools for event creation, audience engagement, and promotional reach, Eventfinda empowers both venue teams and event organisers to maximise visibility, streamline operations, and deliver a smooth and successful experience every time.

"After only a few weeks this has already had a huge impact on our clients' ability to get events live to the public faster."

Shaun van Praagh, Director, Development & Event Services at Waikato University adds “Eventfinda’s winning combination of exceptional venue relationships, industry-leading ticketing innovation, bespoke problem-solving, and a highly responsive customer-focused approach played a key role in securing the partnership. Its strong reputation, proven track record, refined processes and transparent communication reinforced the decision to collaborate with a new ticketing supplier.

"The University of Waikato and the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts are pleased to partner with Eventfinda as our ticketing provider.  We appreciated the level of detail provided by Eventfinda, which ensured we had total confidence during the decision-making process.”

Eventfinda’s platform not only improves ticketing accessibility and experience for patrons but also offers critical benefits behind the scenes. These include easy to use event build tools, efficient financial reconciliation aligned with University systems, ensuring accountability, transparency and ease of reporting resulting in minimal stress on venue staff.

van Praagh enthused “our team is excited about the improvements in uploading new events into the system and getting them on sale. We’re particularly pleased with the ease in which information can flow between clients and venue staff. After only a few weeks this has already had a huge impact on our clients’ ability to get events live to the public faster."

More information on The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts 

Founded in 2006 and now the fastest-growing ticketing company in New Zealand, Eventfinda connects event organisers with their audiences through a comprehensive suite of ticketing, marketing, and audience engagement tools. With more than $100 million in ticket sales across Australia and New Zealand, Eventfinda has helped create millions of meaningful memories for eventgoers.

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