Industry Insights
Field notes and practical guides from the tickts desk, filed under industry insights.
Industry Insights
271 guidesHow Social Media Algorithms Affect Event Discovery
Social media algorithms determine whether your event content reaches potential attendees. Here is how the major platforms' algorithms work and what event organisers can…
How Independent Venues Are Fighting Back
Grassroots music venues face existential threats from rising costs and competition. Here is how they are adapting and pushing for change.
The Economics of Comedy Clubs
How comedy clubs and comedy nights make money in the UK, from ticket pricing and bar sales to the unique dynamics of booking comedians…
How Merchandise Vendors Work at Events
The business of selling merchandise at live events -- from artist merch deals and venue commissions to the logistics of running a busy merch…
The Rise of Direct-to-Fan Ticketing
More artists and venues are selling tickets directly to their audiences, cutting out intermediaries and taking control of the fan relationship.
Solar and Renewable Power at Events
How UK events are using solar panels, battery storage, and hybrid power systems to reduce their reliance on diesel generators.
How the Secondary Ticket Market Works Commercially
An examination of the commercial mechanics of the secondary ticket market in the UK, covering how resale platforms operate, where the money goes…
The Catering Business at Events
How event catering works commercially in the UK, from pitch fee structures and margin management to food safety compliance and the rise of street…
Hidden Costs of Event Ticketing Platforms
Exposing the fees and charges that ticketing platforms don't always make obvious, from payout delays to forced upgrades.
How the Cost of Living Crisis Affects Event Attendance
With household budgets under pressure, the cost of living crisis is reshaping how and whether people attend events across the UK.
How Oasis Reunion Highlighted Ticketing Issues
The Oasis reunion ticket sales became a flashpoint for everything wrong with modern ticketing.
How Venues Are Reducing Energy Consumption
UK venues are cutting energy costs and carbon emissions through LED lighting, smart building systems, and renewable energy. Here's how they're doing it.
