Each year, as Christmas approaches, we choose a charity close to our hearts to fundraise for over the festive period. Last year, our staff opted to work with The Trussell Trust because of the incredible work they do through their UK-wide network of food banks. Unfortunately in the past 12 months the need for their... Continue Reading →
Introducing The Trussell Trust and our Christmas fundraising campaign
Every December we fundraise for a charity close to our heart, and this year our staff voted to support The Trussell Trust. To be honest, it was an easy choice once we read that between 1st April 2022 and 30th September 2022, food banks in the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide network distributed 1.3 million food parcels... Continue Reading →
6 Tips to Make The Most of Your Charity Event
If you’re running a fundraising event it might be easy to think that the strength of your cause alone is enough to pull people in and make the event a success. However, in a saturated market full of good causes, there’s a lot more to consider. We’ve learnt a thing or two about charity campaigns... Continue Reading →
Over £20,000 raised for Tickets for Good
Almost one year on from the launch of our partnership with Tickets for Good, we’re proud to announce that with the support of our customers, more than £20,000 has been raised for the Ticket Fund. These funds have helped thousands of NHS workers attend uplifting live events at no cost, as well as creating exclusive NHS-only events with huge... Continue Reading →
Thanking the NHS: Tickets For Good
We’re always looking for ways to do good – whether through our environmentally-friendly ticketing system, supporting grassroots events promoters and venues, offering exceptional service to customers, or partnering with charities and fantastic campaigns like Tickets for Good and The Ticket Fund. Earlier this year we joined with Tickets For Good to become the first contributors... Continue Reading →
Fundraise through WeGotTickets – The Event That Never Happened
Calling all venues, promoters, artists and arts organisations! During this difficult period we’re …
This December We’re Supporting Alzheimer’s Society
Every December, WeGotTickets raises funds and awareness for a charity close to our heart. In 2016 we raised over £15,000 for Refugee Action, and we've previously fundraised for War Child, Macmillan Cancer Support, and the DEC. During this year's festive period we'll be working with our amazing friends at Alzheimer's Society to help share with... Continue Reading →
DIY Access Guide: Making a Venue Accessible to Disabled Audiences
For the last couple of years we've been partnered with Attitude is Everything, a frankly incredible charity and inspiring bunch of people whose work is dedicated to improving disable access to live music. We're delighted to let you know about their latest initiative, the DIY Access Guide, which promises grassroots musicians, promoters and venues a practical... Continue Reading →
Oxjam 2017: The UK’s Largest Grassroots Music Festival
Guest post - written by Oxjam Marketing Executive, Henry Wilkinson... It’s the middle of September and you’d be forgiven for thinking that festival season is grinding to an exhausted close. It started for us back in May at Common People, quickly followed by another great Field Day (Flamingods and Julia Jacklin were our highlights, if... Continue Reading →
Musicians Against Homelessness: Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks Interviewed
As we gear up for another series of Musicians Against Homelessness gigs this September, we talk to one of the bands supporting the campaign - and a true legend; Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks... Last year marked the 40th anniversary of Buzzcocks, and you celebrated with a world tour. Can you pick out a highlight or two... Continue Reading →