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Ticketing platforms claim market-firsts

Amsterdam venue Paradiso and TicketSwap are claiming the first 100% face-value price cap for ticket resale in the Netherlands.

The new partnership ensures that tickets for Paradiso events can only be resold at their original purchase price (excluding service costs) or less, preventing price inflation and “supporting Paradiso’s mission as a non-profit organisation to make arts and culture accessible to a wide audience”.

To make the buying and reselling of tickets as seamless as possible, TicketSwap is integrating with Paradiso’s primary ticketing provider See Tickets Benelux.

“With rising costs for artists to go on tour and a possible VAT increase in 2026, ticket prices are under pressure. Visitors can only spend their money once and increasingly have to make
choices,” said Erik Luyten, Head of Ticketing, ICT & Data at Paradiso.

“Our partnership with TicketSwap ensures that we can keep prices low on their platform, while sellers can still earn back the full price they paid. Through TicketSwap’s SecureSwap technology, we can also guarantee that tickets resold on their platform are valid for admission. Tens of thousands of tickets per year for Paradiso events have already been sold via TicketSwap, from now on safer and more fairly priced than before.”

“With rising costs for artists to go on tour and a possible VAT increase in 2026, ticket prices are under pressure”

Elsewhere, Platinumlist says it is introducing the Middle East and North Africa’s first fan-to-fan ticket resale on its app.

The feature – which is already live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman – allows users to securely buy and sell tickets within the app marketplace.

In October, Platinumlist moved to combat fraud by transitioning from traditional PDF tickets to QR code technology called SafeTickets. The two new offerings have now been integrated.

Elsewhere, CTS Eventim and TikTok have rolled out their ticketing feature in Spain after launching the partnership in Germany earlier this year.

The feature will enable fans to discover live events and buy tickets through Eventim Spain’s platform Entradas.com from within the TikTok platform.

Any artist or content creator with more than 1,000 followers will be able to promote tickets to concerts, plays, musicals, festivals, exhibitions or sporting events in their TikTok videos.

“We seek to connect users with artists through the language of social media,” said Susana Voces, Managing Director of Eventim Spain. “This collaboration represents a step forward in the innovation of the ticketing sector, uniting technology, social media and live entertainment to offer fans a more direct and simple experience.”

 


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IFF 2024: Changing demand – keeping up with Gen Z

A trio of expert panellists offered tips on how festivals can keep pace with the changing expectations and demands of Generation Z in a discussion on the final day of the 2024 International Festival Forum (IFF) in London.

Emily Anatole of United Talent Agency and Mika Christofferson of Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, plus Ella McWilliam of PR and creative communications agency Full Fat each gave presentations in the Changing Demand: Couch surfing to crowd surfing session moderated by TicketSwap’s Oscar Kriek.

Anatole, who leads cultural insights at UTA IQ, the company’s data, research and client strategy division, began by detailing the results of a recent study that showed Generation Z’s motivations for attending festivals.

“They are experiencing the loneliness epidemic at the highest rates of all generations, which correlates with their highest levels of digital connectivity,” she explained. “Seventy-nine percent of US Gen Zs feel lonely, according to a study from Cigna. This, in turn, makes the in-person connection and community that festivals provide all the more important to them, so festivals that really emphasise this and that can still feel intimate – even if they are mass in scale – are especially appealing to them.”

Anatole noted that Gen Z is “experience-oriented”, crediting it with contributing to the rise of music tourism.

“When you take the experience of festivals and their love of travel, we found that they feel that it maximises benefits and the best of both worlds,” she continued. “That’s not to say they aren’t going to festivals close to home. But among Gen Z music festival attendees, one in two of them agree that festivals are an excuse to travel, so it’s an impetus to book a trip.”

“While they are going big in terms of what they want out of festivals and their willingness to travel far, they aren’t partying as hard as other generations”

Alcohol consumption was another talking point, with Anatole citing research that US Gen Z’s have been found to drink 20% less booze per capita than millennials.

“While they are going big in terms of what they want out of festivals and their willingness to travel far, they aren’t partying as hard as other generations,” she said. “This sober curiosity tendency is translating over to festivals: they are spending a lot of money and want to be fully present and enjoy the experience – and festivals are increasingly responding to their desire for expectations on site that are zero or low alcohol.

“They’re also looking for wellness, beyond drinking less, just in terms of festivals having this as an amenity overall. This is a far cry from the past, where people would go to festivals, party hard, put their health on the back burner and then be really worn down afterwards. Instead, Gen Zs want to go to festivals to not just maintain their healthy habits, but to improve upon them mentally and physically. So we’re seeing a lot of festivals with more offerings in this vein.”

Moreover, Gen Z-ers also expect festivals to align with their values in terms of championing diversity, inclusivity and sustainability.

“Gen Zs, typically in the US, are the most multicultural generation, and about half are non-white, so it makes sense that they’re looking to be represented on the stages that they go to,” said Anatole. “And just as they support brands and organisations that champion diversity and inclusivity, they vote with their wallets for festivals that do so as well. We’re seeing this actually impact the lineups – in 2023, it was the first time that a major US festival like Lollapalooza had a K-pop artist as a headliner – and this past year at Coachella they had more Latin artists than ever before.”

Anatole added that six in 10 Gen Z festivalgoers were attending with the purpose of discovering new artists.

“This is a generation that really takes pride in being the first to discover something, to share it with others, to be in the know.” she said. “So they’re going to festivals not just to know all the names on the lineup, but to be there and see an artist first before everyone else.”

“Don’t just start your campaign off when your first announcement happens, make sure you’re communicating with your audiences throughout the whole year”

In her talk, Christoffersen, Roskilde’s head of DEI and behaviour, further outlined the audience’s increased expectations.

“They are expecting more from the festival: more comfort, safe spaces and the art as a tool for change,” she said. “The level of information that we have to provide is way higher than what it was with millennials, and that’s going to be a barrier to entry for a lot of the Gen Z if they can’t find that information.

“We are seeing an increase in the no alcohol space, especially in alcohol-free beers. We’re also seeing an increase in caffeine products because what are you going to do when you’re not drinking alcohol? You still want to party all night. You’re doing the mate green teas, those kind of products with lots of caffeine but low sugar. That’s the niche product that we’re seeing.”

McWilliam, meanwhile, urged events not to limit their promotion to certain points of the year.

“Don’t just start your campaign off when your first announcement happens, make sure you’re communicating with your audiences throughout the whole year,” she stressed. “As soon as you finish your festival, you should be working towards communicating for next year’s event.”

The agency co-founder and CEO also tackled the effectiveness of utilising influencers around event marketing, saying it comes down to “authenticity and trust”.

“This is a question we get asked all the time, do influencers even work? And actually done right, they definitely do,” she said. “There’s definitely an art form to it. Sixty-nine percent of consumers trust what influencers and recommend. That is a widely recognised statistic, and it’s growing. And actually, people are buying from their influencers – people they see online, people that they trust, that they follow – and so they cannot be ignored.”

 


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Judge rejects lawsuit against TicketSwap

A Dutch court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a techno music event organiser against price-capped resale platform TicketSwap.

Entertainment Business and Nieuws.nl report that Amsterdam-based Free Your Mind (FYM) sought to ban TicketSwap from trading and reselling tickets for its events, accusing the firm of misleading customers by offering tickets with its SecureSwap guarantee despite there being no cooperation agreement between the two companies.

“If a festival organiser does not cooperate, TicketSwap cannot offer safe tickets,” claimed FYM ahead of the ruling in Amsterdam District Court.

However, FYM’s lawsuit has been dismissed by a judge, in a move that has been welcomed by TicketSwap CEO Hans Ober.

“Creating a fair and safe platform for buying and reselling tickets is what we at TicketSwap have been committed to every day for 11 years,” says Ober. “We are therefore pleased with the judge’s ruling, which shows that consumers should be able to resell their tickets.”

“We knew there was a chance that the judge would reject it, but we are happy with the discussion that has started”

Launched in 2012, Amsterdam-headquartered TicketSwap has attracted upwards of nine million users active in 36 countries worldwide.

It collaborates directly with event organisers to offer verified SecureSwap tickets on its platform, which makes the seller’s original ticket invalid while the buyer receives a completely new and unique ticket. But FYM says it does not work with TicketSwap and indicated it may yet pursue its complaint further.

“We knew there was a chance that the judge would reject it, but we are happy with the discussion that has started,” says a statement.

The judge also threw out a counter-claim by TicketSwap, which called on Free Your Mind to stop making negative statements against the company, saying it fell under freedom of expression.

 


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How TicketSwap is revolutionising ticketing in 2023

TicketSwap, IFF’s official title partner, has spent over a decade making ticketing fairer and safer – and the past year has been no different. The ticket resale app has seen great success in the past year with a roster of innovations – all designed to make the ticketing space fairer and safer for fans, organisers and artists alike.

Here are four things TicketSwap did in 2023 that placed them at the very front of the ticketing landscape…

Taking the headache out of ticket storage
Getting your hands on tickets to events is one thing – storing them somewhere safe and easily accessible is another challenge altogether. TicketSwap’s new Ticket Import Function enables fans to effortlessly import PDF tickets into the app, allowing for organised storage and hassle-free access. The Ticket Import Function also comes with juicy extras for fans, like the chance to win VIP upgrades at events, drinks tokens, queue fast-tracks and other TicketSwap benefits.

Future-proofing with FairShare
The events industry has been hit hard over recent years, with a staggering number of events being cancelled or postponed indefinitely. But TicketSwap’s new feature, FairShare, makes the secondary ticket market more future-proof for all parties.

With FairShare, any profit on tickets sold is shared equally between the ticket seller and event organiser. With this, both TicketSwap and fans invest in the event industry and support event organisers in producing events in the future. The new feature also ensures that there are fewer overpriced tickets in circulation.

FairShare also gives fans the perfect way to show up for their favourite artists, giving them the chance to invest back into the event industry and support their favourite event organizers.

Cutting edge content
Through its partnerships with event organisers around the world, TicketSwap has spent 2023 giving its following access to the most in-demand stages, sets, parties and events through its content offerings. By fostering social collaborations with acclaimed international artists and household names, the content team is redefining the live music and festival experience, bringing it right to fans’ fingertips – quite literally, across Instagram, TikTok and beyond.

And, for the fans who are feeling lucky, TicketSwap also launched a regular giveaway series offering fans the chance to win tickets to be there, in person, at their very favourite events – an initiative that has created an overwhelming buzz on the app’s social platforms.

 

 

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Strengthening trust with seamless integrations
TicketSwap’s alliance with experience platforms demonstrates the app’s dedication to revolutionizing the ticketing sector. These collaborations empower TicketSwap to offer its widely-used SecureSwap feature for numerous events, enhancing the resale security for secondary tickets across various occasions.

According to Mike Robinson, country lead UK at TicketSwap, the integration “allows old ticket barcodes to be invalidated, new barcodes to be generated and a brand new ticket issued to the customer.” This eradicates issues at the door around fraud, name changes and tickets being sold multiple times on different platforms – and, to quote Robinson, is “a game changer.”

Want to join us on the journey? Reach out to us at [email protected]
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Dutch ticketing firms expand partnership

Dutch ticketing companies Eventix and TicketSwap have announced they are expanding their partnership in the German sector.

The move builds on their their previous collaborations on events such as Noisy and Whole Festival, and includes the introduction of TicketSwap’s FairShare feature, which divides profits from secondary ticket sales equally between the seller and the organiser of the event.

FairShare is intended to discourage ticket dealers who resell tickets for profit, as the profit margin for them is decreased.

“We are happy to support our ticketing partners with a new feature that extends our value proposition towards event organisers,” says Tamas Egei, TicketSwap’s head of international expansion. “With Whole and Noisy Festival, we paved the way for FairShare in Germany. I am confident that together with Eventix, we can continue to service event organisers to high standards.”

The two companies have already confirmed they plan to join forces once again during this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, which ticket sales platform Eventix has partnered with for the next three years.

“Through our collaboration, we aim to simplify the ticketing process”

“We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with TicketSwap as we expand further into the German market,” adds Dennis Behlau, country manager for Germany at Eventix. “Through our collaboration, we aim to simplify the ticketing process, making it safer, more transparent and worry-free for both event organisers and ticket buyers.”

Eventix announced its entry into the UK market earlier this month following its successes in Germany and Spain. The platform offers a ticket shop customisation feature, which it says allows promoters to “tailor the look and feel of their ticket shop to their brand, enhancing the customer journey and optimising conversion rates”.

“The key to growing your brand and increasing sales lies in the ability to take full control and ownership of your ticketing,” says Eventix CEO Joost Aanen. “We look forward to enabling UK organisers to set their own rules – whether it’s the aesthetics of their ticket shop, the fees, or the payout frequency. It’s your shop, your rules.”

Eventix also offers complete transparency and control over data and tracking.

“Ownership extends to customer data as well,” adds Aanen. “With Eventix, you can leverage this to execute effective performance marketing, track conversion from ad campaigns to ticket sales, and foster a community of loyal attendees.”

 


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TicketSwap: ‘Resale should be fair for everyone’

TicketSwap CEO and co-founder Hans Ober says new partnerships will dictate the company’s future expansion plans following a period of rapid growth.

The price-capped ticket resale platform opened offices in London (UK), Sao Paulo (BR), Stockholm (SE), Berlin (DE), Paris (FR), Madrid (ES), Milan (IT) and Krakow (PL) last year after raising US$10 million in funding from venture capital firm Million Monkeys.

The Amsterdam-headquartered firm has attracted upwards of nine million users active in 36 countries worldwide, plus 1.5m registered users in the UK. Partners have included LWE and Secret Garden Party in the UK, Hungary’s Sziget, Netherlands’ ID&T Group, Bootshaus in Germany, Norbergfestival in Sweden and Brazil’s Entourage and Ingresse.

“It’s really important to make sure we focus on the markets we are already in,” Ober tells IQ. “There are some companies that take us with them [into new international markets] and that is great – it is a really good starting point for entering new markets. But for now, we are keeping our focus laser-sharp on the markets we are in to make sure that we do as well as possible.”

“Resale is a huge problem, even today. So we definitely have a value proposition that can add something to the event industry”

Since launching the business in 2012, Ober believes that TicketSwap has served as a force for good in the often controversial secondary ticketing market.

“In the Netherlands and Belgium, we’ve completely turned resale around,” he contends. “Most of the big resale platforms, at least in the Netherlands, are either gone or are fading into the background. Fans are more aware of where to buy tickets and we are working with promoters to make it harder and harder for touts.

“Resale is a huge problem, even today. So with that in mind, we definitely have a value proposition that can add something to the event industry. We think resale should be fair for everyone, and that includes organisers and fans. We want to give everyone a good experience and make the touting platforms’ lives as hard as possible.”

One of TicketSwap’s methods is to work directly with event organisers to offer verified SecureSwap tickets on its platform, which makes the seller’s original ticket invalid while the buyer receives a completely new and unique ticket.

“Often, the solutions in the market have been more oriented towards making big money, but we tend to do things differently,” suggests Ober. “We can definitely make resale completely safe and it’s all bound by our rules – and one of the most important rules is that prices are kept only 20% over face value. That way, we guarantee that people won’t overpay.

“We did a survey in the UK and almost 70% of the respondents were in favour of setting a price limit in the secondary ticket market, so that also emphasises that what we do is the right way.”

“A more and more common part of organising events is to make a rational decision about resale instead of just ignoring it”

Earlier this year, TicketSwap launched FairShare, which divides profits from secondary ticket sales equally between the seller and the organiser of the event. The feature is also designed to discourage ticket dealers who resell tickets for profit, as the profit margin for them is decreased.

If an event organiser chooses to use FairShare, the profit on a resold ticket – which at TicketSwap is a maximum of 20% – is split between them and the seller.

“There is always a challenge that people can still make a little bit of money, with [more expensive tickets] that 20% can add up quickly,” explains Ober. “So we introduced FairShare, so that way an organiser also gets a piece of it because, at the end of the day, they are the ones taking the real risks.

“Our biggest opportunities are in the fields where organisers want to have control over their tickets. A more and more common part of organising events is to make a rational decision about resale instead of just ignoring it – it’s now part of the whole sale strategy and we can definitely play a big role.”

He concludes: “For us, first of all, the high season is coming with all the festivals throughout Europe, so we are focusing on making sure everything goes well and as many tickets are being safely resold as possible. In the meantime, we already have to start preparing for the after-season to make sure we have partnerships lined up for after the summer.”

 


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TicketSwap shares resale profits with promoters

TicketSwap has introduced a new feature that divides profits from secondary ticket sales equally between the seller and the organiser of the event.

The FairShare feature also helps to discourage ticket dealers (who resell tickets for profit) as the profit margin for them is decreased, according to the ‘ethical resale platform’.

“The event industry, as well as fans, face challenges,” said Hans Ober, CEO at TicketSwap. “For example organisers’ profit margins are also coming under increasing pressure, and for fans, usurious rates are a major frustration. With the introduction of FairShare, we are making the ticket market a lot fairer again. This is how we invest together in the event industry.”

If an event organiser chooses to use FairShare, the profit on a resold ticket – which at TicketSwap is a maximum of 20% – is split between them and the seller.

“With the introduction of FairShare, we are making the ticket market a lot fairer again”

Event organisers using TicketSwap’s Sealed Tickets service can choose to activate FairShare on their own. The advanced feature allows barcodes on tickets to be released only several hours before an event begins. Until then, the buyer can also choose to resell their ticket within this system.

TicketSwap says this gives the organiser more control and fans maximum assurance that their ticket is valid.

Among others, event organisers Rotterdam Rave, Chasing the Hihat, Elevation Events and This is Live Group are already using FairShare.

Since launching in 2012, Amsterdam-headquartered TicketSwap has attracted 9 million users active in 36 countries worldwide, plus 1.5 million registered users in the UK.

Last year alone, the company opened offices in Sao Paulo (BR), Stockholm (SE), Berlin (DE), Paris (FR), Madrid (ES), Milan (IT) and Krakow (PO).

 


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TicketSwap launches sonic safety campaign

Price-capped ticket resale platform TicketSwap has launched global sonic safety campaign #dontmissabeat in response to findings showing music fans should be doing more to protect their hearing health.

Research shows that only one in 10 music fans in the UK wear earplugs to gigs, less than half of fans know what tinnitus is, and only 20% are familiar with the decibel rate of music when at a gig. The research was gathered in February 2023 by TicketSwap among 1,000 music event attendees in the UK, via research platform Attest, with further studies carried out in France and the Netherlands.

In collaboration with the UK Hearing Conservation Association (UKHCA), #dontmissabeat will see DJ partnerships, further medical specialist research into sonic safety, and TicketSwap cool-off zones at festivals around Europe, including Into The Woods ADE and Wildeburg. The campaign hopes to change behaviours regarding hearing health protection among music fans, with one in two young people now at risk of noise-induced hearing loss.

“You can enjoy live music in a safe way by using the right earplugs; so you still get the full experience but without the harmful levels”

“Many of us love the buzz and enjoyment from attending gigs and festivals. However, as sound levels can reach over 100dB, even short gigs have the potential to cause irreversible harm such as deafness, tinnitus, oversensitivity to noise added to increased risks for early onset dementia and cognitive impairment,” says UKHCA Clare Forshaw, founder and director.

“You can enjoy live music in a safe way by using the right earplugs; so you still get the full experience but without the harmful levels, avoiding being right in front of the speakers and giving your ears a rest are all simple ways you can enjoy sound in a sustainable and healthy way.

“The UKHCA are proud to support TicketSwap with their sonic safety campaign and hope it brings about awareness and action to keep gig and festival goers safe from hearing health harm so they can continue to enjoy live music and entertainment for a long time to come.”

“The latest industry data we collected showed us that we’re not doing enough as a music industry to promote hearing health”

Amsterdam-headquartered TicketSwap, which works with event organisers such as LWE and Secret Garden Party in the UK, aims to inspire both music fans and event organisers to start making sonic safety a priority.

“TicketSwap is run by just over 220 music fans, all of whom live and breathe music; either making it, or attending live events regularly,” says James Fleury, marketing lead at TicketSwap. “We know just how invaluable the experience of live culture is to our daily lives: it has a unique power to inspire and elevate us emotionally and intellectually.

“As a community, we are passionate that everyone can keep experiencing music to its fullest beauty, for as long as we can, and the latest industry data we collected showed us that we’re not doing enough as a music industry to promote hearing health. Hence, I’m proud that TicketSwap is starting a long-term commitment today to make sure music fans worldwide have the most accurate information on practices which’ll enable them to keep enjoying music safely, together.”

 


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TicketSwap continues to expand with UK launch

Ethical ticket resale platform TicketSwap is continuing its European expansion by launching in the UK.

The resale firm caps all ticket resale prices and also works directly with event organisers to offer verified SecureSwap tickets on its platform.

Since launching in 2012, the Amsterdam-headquartered company has attracted 9 million users active in 36 countries worldwide, plus 1.5 million registered users in the UK.

This year alone, the company has opened offices in Sao Paulo (BR), Stockholm (SE), Berlin (DE), Paris (FR), Madrid (ES), Milan (IT) & Krakow (PO).

The company’s international expansion comes after its first investment of US$10 million from Million Monkeys.

Hans Ober, CEO of TicketSwap says: “We’re delighted to formally enter the UK market, having already built a huge community of more than 1.5 million dedicated live music fans over the last few years.

“It’s clear there is a need for another innovative resale platform in the UK, and we look forward to working alongside the most respected and innovative brands in live British music to get as many fans to the artists and shows they love as possible.”

“It’s clear there is a need for another innovative resale platform in the UK”

Michael Robinson, Country Lead, TicketSwap UK comments: “I’m really excited to be leading TicketSwap’s partnership efforts in the UK, alongside our stellar team Sharen & Chris. TicketSwap has so much to offer promoters, especially with regards to helping them reach sell out quicker and identifying new audiences – something that’s so important in such a competitive landscape. We’re looking forward to working closely both with our partners and associated trade bodies across the UK.”

To mark its UK launch, TicketSwap has announced exclusive partnerships with the likes of LWE (Junction 2, Cogo, Tobacco Dock), with many others in the pipeline.

Paul Jack, Owner LWE (Exclusive promoters at Tobacco Dock) says: “We’re delighted to be one of TicketSwap’s launch partners for the UK market, helping to bring a safe ticketing experience to over 250,000 live music fans across more than 70 events annually. Fans today demand the flexibility to be able to sell their tickets last minute, and through our collaboration with TicketSwap we can ensure every event we run reaches full capacity, which results in a quality experience for everyone; artists, fans and promoters.”

TicketSwap says it works with several UK-based trade associations across the music industry to ensure its operations respect certain industry regulations, as well as providing data and insight on consumer behaviours.

The firm is also a member of the self-regulatory body for the entertainment ticketing industry STAR (the Society of Ticket Agents & Retailers), as well as the Association of Electronic Music, Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) and Music Venue Trust.

TicketSwap this year partnered with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) and was the title sponsor of its sister event, the International Festival Forum (IFF).

Outside of the UK, TicketSwap works with over 6,000 promoters, venues, festivals and ticketing companies including ID&T Group (Netherlands), Sziget Festival (Hungary), Bootshaus (Germany), Norbergfestival (Sweden), Entourage and Ingresse (Brazil).

 


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TicketSwap announced as Title Partner of IFF 2022

TicketSwap, the fan-focused resale platform which operates in 36 countries, will be the Title Partner of IFF 2022.

The firm’s involvement will bring benefits to this year’s edition including additional networking facilities at the 27-29 September event, which will be presented “in association with” the company.

TicketSwap caps all ticket resale prices and also works directly with event organisers to offer verified SecureSwap tickets on its platform. The resale company is headquartered in Amsterdam and has serviced over 8 million fans around the world.

“We are very excited to be partnering with IFF this year as Title Partner,” says Mike Robinson, UK lead at TicketSwap. “TicketSwap is the leading resale platform, so it’s a perfect match to be partnering with the leading music festival conference. We are looking forward to discussing the ticket resale landscape with our agency and festival partners, and outlining the benefits and solutions that a TicketSwap partnership can provide.”

“TicketSwap’s involvement will allow us to improve the experience of delegates when the booking agency and festival sectors unite in London in three weeks’ time”

IFF co-founder Greg Parmley says, “As the first Title Partner that IFF has welcomed, TicketSwap’s involvement will allow us to improve the experience of delegates when the booking agency and festival sectors unite in London in three weeks’ time. We’re delighted to have them on board.”

The invitation-only event takes place in Camden, London, at the end of the month. With 800 delegates from 40 countries expected, IFF mixes showcases, debate and a wide-ranging programme of parties and events.

Other supporting partners for IFF 2022 include Ticketmaster, Tysers, Vatom, Roskilde Festival, Mad Cool Festival, Music Venue Trust, Aloompa and the UK’s Department for International Trade.

This year’s IFF programme is now complete while the first round of showcasing artists have already been announced and include Dead Pony, Gigi Moss, The Native, Panic Shack & Zand.

 


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