Simon Baker is the brains behind Green Mind Gigs, an independent promoter that brings the best new and established live music to Cambridge. He's been at it for over 20 years and is one of the most beloved regional promoters in the UK, so we sat down with Simon to find out how he got... Continue Reading →
From Grassroots to Stadiums: Superstar artists and the early milestone gigs we ticketed
While many in the live music industry are concerned only with stadium shows and arena tours, at WeGotTickets we’ve always paid special attention to grassroots and local music scenes. It’s here, in these often-underappreciated small venues, that artists learn their craft, and the next wave of stars is born. Over the years, we’ve worked with... Continue Reading →
Partnerships in the Events Industry: Collaborations and Sponsorships
Building strong partnerships is crucial to any business, but can be particularly important in the events industry. Collaborations and sponsorships not only provide financial support but also offer valuable networking opportunities, increased exposure, and enhanced credibility. In this piece, we’ll look at the benefits of forging strategic partnerships and discuss effective strategies for building great... Continue Reading →
Leveraging Social Media for Event Promotion and Ticket Sales
With billions of users worldwide, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (or "X") offer unparalleled opportunities to connect with potential attendees and drive ticket sales. We’ve highlighted seven effective strategies and techniques for leveraging social media to market your event and boost sales. Let’s get into it... Choosing the Right Platforms: To get the most out... Continue Reading →
The oldest comedy club in Britain: Downstairs at The King’s Head
We are very proud to have been working with Downstairs at The King's Head - aka the oldest comedy club in Britain! - for over fifteen years. Not only is the club a part of our inaugural WeGotTickets Independent Comedy Festival, but there's also a documentary coming out about the venue very soon. With so... Continue Reading →
Say hello to your new look Admin Area
For the past few months we've been hunkered down in our workshop with our finest tools, handcrafting a new and improved Admin Area. From Monday 28th November, you’ll find better mobile and tablet optimisation and quick access to your most used features, so you'll enjoy an even better experience running your ticketing on WeGotTickets. Let's have... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know You: A Q&A with Helen Stead, Director of Nottingham Comedy Festival
Everyone knows the comedy industry descends on Edinburgh every August for The Fringe, but did you know that November's Nottingham Comedy Festival now features over 80 shows in just over a week? Ahead of this year's festival we caught up with Helen Stead, the fesitval Director, to find out more about the upcoming event and... Continue Reading →
Advice from Independent Promoters to Help You Get Started In Events
Thinking about putting on a gig or two but not sure if it’s for you? Feeling anxious about it and need a bit of a kick up the arse? Here’s some advice from our INDIE50. These people are the best at what they do and work tirelessly and passionately to promote the music they love... 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 →
Why Providing Great Customer Service is a No-Brainer
When WeGotTickets started out back in 2002 we wanted to provide an inexpensive way for venues and promoters to sell advance tickets to small events; the maximum 10% booking fee and a huge emphasis on treating customers well were two of the key points of our first mission statement. Essentially; be nice, don't rip anyone... Continue Reading →