This Friday sees the return or our Comedy Spotlight - our annual celebration of the amazing UK comedy scene, with a focus on the independent and grassroots sector. We’ll be highlighting over 150 of your comedy shows taking place between the 10th and 26th of April, encouraging event goers to support their local comedy events... Continue Reading →
Development Update – Enhanced Add Event, Drafts and more
We're pleased to let you know about a few developments we’ve been working on recently, we think you’ll find them very useful: ✅ Add Event UpdatesWe’ve updated our Add Event workflow to give you more options and make your event pages even better. Use our new Add Event (Advanced) form for adding more detailed event... Continue Reading →
Running a circus: A Q&A with Tumble Circus co-founder Ken Fanning
At the time of writing, Tumble Circus are our Promoter Of The Week - a title we've proudly bestowed on some of the best independent event organisers around. We've featured music promoters, venues, comedy clubs, pop-up cinemas, a jazz festival, a book festival, and the UK's best Stone Roses tribute band... but never a circus... Continue Reading →
5 Tips for Organising Your First Local Comedy Night
Setting up a grassroots comedy night can be an exciting way to support local talent, build a community, and bring some much-needed laughter to your area. Whether you're already an event organiser or just looking to try something new, here are five tips to help make your comedy night a hit: 1. Choose the Right... Continue Reading →
How to Run Great E-Marketing Campaigns
How many times do you check your inbox every day? If you're like most people, it’s probably too many to count. While social media might dominate how we spend our online time, email remains one of the most personal and direct forms of communication. For event organisers, this makes email marketing a critical tool for... Continue Reading →
Making the Most of Your Profile Page on WeGotTickets: A Guide for Event Organisers
Your WeGotTickets Profile Page is much more than just a list of your events - it’s an online hub where you can promote your brand and engage your audience. It's where potential attendees will find out more about you, your events, and, ultimately, buy tickets. To maximise its impact, it's important to treat your Profile... Continue Reading →
The Power of Earlybird Pricing
When it comes to promoting your event, one of the most effective strategies you can use to boost ticket sales and create a buzz is earlybird pricing. Offering discounted tickets for a limited time not only rewards your most dedicated fans but also helps you gain momentum. Here at WeGotTickets, we’ve seen firsthand how successful... Continue Reading →
How to Add the Perfect Image to Your WeGotTickets Event Page
One of the best ways to make your event stand out is with a vibrant image. A well sized picture of your headline artist always looks good - and the artist or their agent should be able to provide you with a selection to choose from. If you're feeling more creative but don't have the... Continue Reading →
Creating a Buzz: A Guide to Writing and Distributing Press Releases
Crafting a compelling press release is an integral way for event organisers to generate a buzz around their events. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you write and distribute a press release effectively: Start with a Strong Headline: Capture attention with a concise and catchy headline that highlights the key selling point of your event.... Continue Reading →
Our Christmas Fundraising Campaign: The Trussell Trust
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 →
