TETI newsletter | November 19, 2024

Glastonbury tickets vanish in 35 minutes, Global Citizen heads to Latin America, and Taylor Swift fans escalate legal battles with Ticketmaster.

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.

Tech

Glasto tickets sell out in 35 minutes (reading time: 3 minutes) Glastonbury Festival tickets were sold out in just 35 minutes, showcasing the high demand and efficiency of the ticketing system.

Populous planning 'iconic' King Salman Stadium (reading time: 4 minutes) Populous is set to design the new King Salman Stadium, promising an iconic structure that will enhance the event experience.

Excel London takes step closer to net zero with major new investment (reading time: 3 minutes) Excel London is making significant strides towards sustainability with a new investment aimed at achieving net-zero emissions.

Events Management Strategies

Magic Weekend returning to Newcastle in 2025 (reading time: 3 minutes) The popular Magic Weekend event will return to Newcastle in 2025, promising exciting rugby league action for fans.

Global Citizen Festival to expand to Latin America (reading time: 4 minutes) The Global Citizen Festival is set to expand to Latin America, bringing its mission of social change to a new audience.

The Event Tech Live London 2024 Exhibitor Showpiece (reading time: 3 minutes) Event Tech Live London 2024 will feature an impressive lineup of exhibitors showcasing the latest in event technology.

Fraud

1 million worth of fake concert and sports tickets, highlighting ongoing fraud issues in the industry.

Dance Group Shen Yun Facing Child Labor Abuse Inquiry (reading time: 3 minutes) Shen Yun, a renowned dance group, is under investigation for alleged child labor abuses, raising serious ethical concerns.

Secondary Market

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund sells stake in Live Nation (reading time: 3 minutes) Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sold its stake in Live Nation, generating significant profit and impacting the secondary market.

Live Nation Asks US Appeals Court to Undo Mass Arbitration Ruling (reading time: 4 minutes) Live Nation is appealing a mass arbitration ruling, citing uncertainty and potential impacts on the ticketing industry.

Big on Sales

More Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation (reading time: 3 minutes) Taylor Swift fans continue to sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticketing issues, reflecting ongoing dissatisfaction with sales practices.

Katy Perry's UK tour to support Music Venue Trust (reading time: 3 minutes) Katy Perry's upcoming UK tour will support the Music Venue Trust, aiming to boost sales and support local music venues.

Broadway's 'Aladdin' Set to Welcome New Cast Member - New cast member joins Broadway's 'Aladdin'.

Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson Join 2025 Cattle Country Festival Lineup - Nickelback and Gretchen Wilson to perform at 2025 festival.

Spotlight on... Paris, France - A focus on Paris as a key event destination.

Major cost hike for Bills' new stadium - Significant cost increase for the new Bills stadium.