Ticketmaster expands in Africa with Quicket acquisition

Ticketmaster is acquiring Quicket, a major player in Africa’s event and festival ticketing, to further support the rapidly growing live events market across the continent. Having launched in the market in 2022, Ticketmaster serves some of South Africa’s leading festivals, sports, music, theatre and venue clients. The partnership with Quicket ...

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NOS Alive founder Alvaro Covoes on how the Portuguese festival became a magnet for global talent

“Everyone wants to play our festival,” beams NOS Alive founder Álvaro Covões as he greets Music Week in Lisbon the day before proceedings kick off. “We started in ...

The O2 honours The Killers following 'phenomenal' six-night residency

The O2 has presented The Killers with a special award to mark their six-night residency at the venue. The Rebel Diamonds tour, promoted by SJM Concerts, and with ...

Ticketmaster teams up with YolanDa Brown's Soul Mama

Ticketmaster is teaming up with Soul Mama, the new music venue and restaurant founded by YolanDa Brown OBE DL and Adetokunbo “T” Oyelola. Soul Mama will ...

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