Wouldn’t it be nice if once you set up your event, allocated tickets to your favourite independent box office (that’s us, naturally) and watched as your glorious-looking event page goes on sale, you could just sit back and relax? Unfortunately, that’s not always possible, and this is often where the hard work actually starts. Sure,... Continue Reading →
Did you miss us? It’s been a few weeks since we posted our usual mix of expert advice, industry know-how and dry wit, so I expect so. Rest assured though that in that time we haven’t just been speculating on Season 2 of Stranger Things. No, we’ve also been busy putting some final touches on... Continue Reading →
Each October the Oxjam Music Festival takes over towns and cities the length and breadth of the country with a series of one-day multi-venue festivals, known as Takeovers. The teams of volunteers that put on these events begin work on them months in advance, dedicating much time and considerable effort to this great celebration of... Continue Reading →
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 →
If you’re running a charity 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 through... Continue Reading →
We need you! Give up one minute of your time to take a short survey and help shape the future of your favourite ticketing platform. What do you want to see our IT minions work on next? We've got lots of stuff up our sleeves and want to make sure we prioritise these developments in... Continue Reading →
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 industry-beating 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 off,... Continue Reading →
Last month we headed down to Brighton to give a talk for CMU:DIY at the Great Escape and pass on our five top tips for ticketing and then selling your event. For those of you who weren’t able to make the festival (or just couldn’t drag yourselves away from all the bands), here’s what we... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a seasoned organiser or an events virgin, you don’t need to spend a fortune to create a buzz around your event, here’s how…
The sight of thousands of ‘80s bomber jacket wearing, cider swilling, sun-glasses sporting music fans descending on Victoria Park, whatever the weather come June, is now a much loved annual event. This year the summer festival staple that is Field Day celebrates its tenth edition with a characteristically forward-thinking mix of up and coming and... Continue Reading →
