The Ticketing Tides Are Turning For The Secondary Market
The secondary ticketing market has been a problematic feature of the music industry for ages, with online technology transforming it into a multi-billion industry. Now, however, the ticketing industry is. Continue reading
Eventbrite Music Launches To Serve Indie Venues, Promoters
Indie ticketer Eventbrite has launched Eventbrite Music, a new platform for independent music venues, promoters and festivals that includes technology from the company's 2017 acquisitions of Ticketfly and ticketscript. The. Continue reading
Eventbrite Stock Up 60% In Market Debut
Concert and event ticketing platform Eventbrite stick soared as much as 70% during its Thursday IPO. Eventbrite shares had been priced $23 but at opened at $36 and climbed as. Continue reading
Eventbrite Sets IPO Stock Price At $1.8B Valuation
In a filing on Friday morning, the indie ticketing company announced plans to sell 10 million Class A shares on the New York Stock Exchange at a price range of. Continue reading
Viagogo Sues Ed Sheeran Promoter, Refuses To Testify Before Parliament [UPDATE]
UPDATED: Secondary ticketer Viagogo has sued Ed Sheeran’s promotion company, alleging fraud over canceled tickets to the singers recent tour. The startup also has refused to testify before a committee. Continue reading
Eventbrite Files For $200 Million
[UPDATED] Indie ticketing and event marketing platform Eventbrite has filed for an IPO. The company provided ticketing for millions of events in more than 170 countries last year. Eventbrite will trade on the. Continue reading
Ticketmaster To Shutter EU Secondary Ticketing Sites – Could US Be Next?
A source of much consternation but often viewed as a necessary evil, the secondary ticket seller sites like GETMEIN! and Seatwave often used by desperate fans to buy overpriced tickets. Continue reading
Live Nation Revenue, Profits Rise In Q2
Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation is on a roll, reporting a strong second quarter and financial results that point to record revenue and returns ahead. But an unpredictable Wall. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Accused Of Scalping Its Own Tickets
Secondary ticketers have fired a new salvo in their ongoing legal battle with Ticketmaster, saying in a court filed counter-complaint that the ticketing giant secretly provided the tools, including ticket. Continue reading
Ticketfly Confirms Data Of 27M Users Stolen, Site Online A Week After Hack
[UPDATED] Ticketfly.com is back online a week after being hacked, as are "the vast majority" of its venue and promoter websites. But the ticketer is now confirming reports that personal. Continue reading
