TETI newsletter | April 9, 2025

TICKET Act Clears House Committee, City & Oak View Launch AI-Powered Venue Ops, Weezevent Expands Across Europe

April 09, 2025

TETI newsletter: The Event Ticketing Insider

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Stay tuned with the latest developments in the event ticketing sector, covering industry news, technological advancements, and market trends.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee has unanimously approved the TICKET Act, marking a significant milestone in ticketing consumer protection legislation. The bill mandates all-in pricing upfront, bans deceptive "speculative" ticketing, ends misleading URLs, and establishes refund requirements. This bipartisan effort, supported by both industry stakeholders and consumer advocates, represents the most comprehensive ticketing reform in nearly a decade. The bill now moves to the full House for consideration, with strong backing from Representatives across party lines. (reading time: 4 minutes)

🎯 Event Management Strategies

A groundbreaking joint venture between City Football Group and Oak View Group has created a fully integrated service and operations company, revolutionizing how large-scale events are managed and monetized. The partnership introduces AI-driven crowd management and automated venue operations. (Reading time: 3 minutes)

Stadium Taranaki announces its reopening on May 4 with a free celebration event, marking the completion of an extensive redevelopment project. The venue has implemented new crowd management systems and digital ticketing solutions to enhance the visitor experience. The renovation includes state-of-the-art facilities and improved accessibility features. (reading time: 3 minutes)

🤖 Tech & Ticketing

Weezevent has significantly expanded its European footprint by incorporating UK-based Kaboodle and Netherlands-based Weeztix (formerly Eventix) into its group. This strategic move strengthens Weezevent's position in the European ticketing market and enhances its technological capabilities across multiple territories. (reading time: 3 minutes)

The band's "Ice Cream Floats" cruise introduces a new hybrid booking system combining event tickets with travel accommodations, powered by blockchain technology.

The festival's response to an emergency situation showcased their advanced ticketing system's capability for instant communication and refund processing.

The joint tour implements a new verified fan system with AI-powered bot detection and dynamic pricing strategies.

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