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 →
Announcing the WeGotTickets Comedy Spotlight
Highlighting almost 200 live comedy shows taking place between 13th and 28th April We're delighted to launch the WeGotTickets Comedy Spotlight. We're encouraging event goers to get out to their local comedy clubs and support the UK's amazing live comedy circuit from 13th to 28th April - and in turn hope this exposure will have the knock-on effect... 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 →
Collecting for Music Venue Trust
The Music Venue Trust is an integral part of the live scene in the UK. The charity acts to protect, secure and improve UK Grassroots Music Venues for the benefit of venues, communities and upcoming artists. These venues have played a crucial role in the development of British music over the last 40 years, nurturing... 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 →
DIY Event Promotion & Marketing 101
Are you an aspiring event organiser navigating the world of DIY promotion? We're here to help. In this DIY guide to event marketing, we'll walk you through the essential steps of promoting your event on a small budget. Whether you're planning a live music or stand-up comedy gig, a community gathering, workshop, or theatre show,... 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 →
Green Mind Gigs: An Interview with Promoter Simon Baker
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 →
