Ticketmaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, is bringing its advanced digital ticketing technology to South Africa, with headquarters in Cape Town.
The launch sees Ticketmaster deliver its advanced ticketing technologies, client solutions and world-class service to the market for the first time. Sporting teams, artists, promoters, festivals and venues will be able to take full advantage of the company’s suite of industry-leading products and digital ticketing tools designed to improve the fan experience.
The official announcement follows the company’s highly successful onsale for Justin Bieber’s Justice World Tour, the first ever major international tour to sell all tickets online in South Africa, and the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 onsale which is set to deliver the country’s first ever 100% digital sporting event.
Mark Yovich, President of Ticketmaster comments
“As a popular stop for the world’s biggest artists and major international sporting events, South Africa is a natural choice for us. Our unparalleled technology and continued investment in innovation will enable our South African team to provide the best ticketing experience to event organisers, venues and fans across the country.”
Justin Van Wyk, Managing Director of Ticketmaster South Africa comments
“Our local team of experts have been living and breathing live events for 20+ years and are ready to bring their industry-wide knowledge coupled with the world’s largest ticket marketplace to clients and fans here. As a country rapidly adopting digital technology, South African fans are sure to embrace Ticketmaster’s industry-leading digital ticketing innovations.”
More info about Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centres and theatres, the company processes 500 million tickets per year across 30+ different countries. Ticketmaster is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV).
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