Fopp launches face-value ticket exchange with Twickets
UK: Fan to fan ticket exchange Twickets has agreed a deal with the specialist entertainment retailer Fopp to enable music fans to drop and collect gig and festival tickets in-store.
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Robe works on unique installation at MIRA Festival
GERMANY: Robe lighting was a technical partner in the 2016 MIRA Digital Arts Festival, staged for the first time in Berlin. The event focuses on the intersection between electronic music and live visuals, and...
Bloodstock enlists Showsec for security and crowd management
UK: Crowd management and event security specialist Showsec has been praised for the mouldable, customer-focused approach that has contributed to the success of Bloodstock – the United Kingdom’s largest dedicated heavy metal festival.
Founded and...
Marcato challenges festival producers to use the best management tools
CANADA: The competitive and logistical demands of the modern festival market have driven festivals to a whole new level of professionalisation when it comes to planning and managing events. In an effort to explore...
Live Nation partners with IdentoGO to expedite entry into festivals
USA: Through an integrated sponsorship agreement, IdentoGO, the US leader in innovative identity solutions and the creator of the technology behind TSA Pre✓, is partnering with entertainment giant Live Nation to provide music fans...
d&b announces new advisory board to develop strategic growth
GERMANY: Leading loudspeaker manufacturer d&b audiotechnik has announced the creation of a new advisory board which has been appointed to support the strategy implementation process at d&b. Areas of focus include the continuation of...
Eurosonic Noorderslag gears up for most dynamic and varied edition yet
NETHERLANDS: European showcase event Eurosonic Noorderslag is getting ready for its most dynamic and varied edition to date. The event takes place from January 11 – 14 2017, in Groningen, and features four days...
New property development and music conference to take place this September
UK: U+I Think and Sound Diplomacy have announced Sound Development, the first-ever conference to bring together the property development sector with the music and creative industries. It will explore stronger and better strategies to...
Energy Revolution launches industry-specific carbon balancing initiative
UK: Energy Revolution has launched the first industry specific initiative to provide event suppliers with a system to balance the negative impact of their travel to and from events.
The Travel Carbon Calculator allows...
DHP Family’s ticketing service relaunches with new brand
UK: One of the UK’s leading ticketing platforms for independent live music, clubs, tours and festivals is relaunching on August 15 with a new brand and an improved customer focused service offer.
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