Global snapshot
Access explores live entertainment industry developments around the world
ENGLAND
Glastonbury sells out in an hour After increasing Glastonbury Festival ’ s ticket price by 26 % to £ 335 , organisers of the 147,000-capacity event saw 135,000 weekend tickets sell out in an hour , twice as long as usual . A previous wave of tickets involving coach travel had sold out in 22 minutes . The longer sales period was attributed to ticketing partner See Tickets experiencing a “ technical problem ”, with fans reporting that the site repeatedly crashed , while Glastonbury coorganiser Emily Eavis asked buyers to limit their purchasing attempts to one device . Eavis said , “ Although we are thrilled that so many of you want to come to next year ’ s Glastonbury , we ’ re sorry that a huge number of people missed out on a ticket this morning – because demand far outstripped supply .”
USA
C3 Presents launches new Las Vegas festival
System Of A Down , Korn , Deftones , Sisters of Mercy and Incubus are among 50 acts due to play the inaugural Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas . Promoted by Live Nation-owned C3 Presents , the company behind festivals such Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza , the hard rock and alternative music event will take place at Las Vegas Festival Grounds on 13 May 2023 .
ITALY
Bologna welcomes new 100,000-cap outdoor venue
A 20-hectare site close to Reggio Emilia Airport , on the fringes of Bologna in northern Italy , is the site of a new 100,000-capacity outdoor venue that is claimed to be the largest of its kind in Europe . The RCF Arena opened in September and is operated by Arena Campovolo S . r . l , with audio company RCF having acquired the naming rights . Harry Styles is set to perform at the venue on 22 July 2023 as part of his Love On Tour European run . Due to the venue ’ s proximity to the airport , 7.5 million people live within one hour ’ s travel time .
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