This article, Part Two of a three-part series, provides an overview of theories and new practices on how to get tickets away from bots and into the hands of fans.
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The Ticket Industry Part One: Primary and Secondary Markets
Ever wonder why concert tickets to your favorite events are sold out in minutes, only to end up on resale sites for drastically inflated prices? This article, Part One of a three-part series, provides an introductory look at the primary and secondary ticket markets, speculative listings, and more.
Ten Commandments for Buying Tickets on Ticketmaster
Wondering how to maximize your chances for getting tickets to your favourite event before they sell out? Here are 10 Tips for buying tickets on Ticketmaster.
So Much Love: Depeche Mode’s Global Spirit Tour in Edmonton
For the Depeche Mode Global Spirit Tour in Edmonton, I had the pleasure of guest blogging on Almost Predictable. Almost – A blog on Depeche Mode, Scotland’s music scene and more.
The Killers Wonderful Wonderful
Music Review: The Killers’ new album, Wonderful Wonderful, is beautiful beautiful. Often deeply personal, this anthology offers the lively post punk stylings associated with The Killers, but leans towards a more haunting, emotional album.
Nickelback: Feed The Machine
Nickelback’s Feed The Machine Tour rocked Rogers Place in Edmonton Alberta. With opening acts Shaman’s Harvest, and Cheap Trick.
A Head Full of Coldplay
Coldplay’s A Head Full Of Dreams tour is a magical burst of colour, great music and energy. This is a show, and a live band that should never be missed! With opening acts Alina Baraz and Tove Lo.
U2 Day 2017: A Whole Lot of Lovin
There are so very many reasons to love U2. Here are just a few reasons to celebrate this band on the inaugural International Day of U2.
Be The Change: 10 Organizations to Support on U2 Day (or any day)
A list of ten charitable organizations that U2 are involved with. U2 fans are known for sharing the same passion for social justice and charitable spirit. One of the ways we can celebrate this band on International Day of U2 is to donate and or volunteer with one of the organizations held dear by the band.
U2 September: The Kind of Trouble I Enjoy
This September feels like International MONTH of U2! Or at least it is starting out that way with two new U2 songs, radio and tv interviews supporting the release, the return of the Joshua Tree Tour, and, for us Edmonton-based fans, a little film called Rattle and Hum.
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