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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A well-designed and user-friendly website is imperative to maximise ticket sales and provide a seamless ticket purchasing experience for your customers. On the other hand, a poorly-designed website can lead to frustrated users, abandoned shopping carts, and lost sales opportunities.     We have years of experience, so let's take a look at the key strategies and... Continue Reading →
We're delighted to announce the inaugural WeGotTickets Independent Comedy Festival, a nationwide coalition of comedy. This fortnight long festival will see twenty of the UK's best independent comedy clubs and promoters bring leading stand-up comics to a stage near you. A new initiative we've put together with many of our leading comedy clients, the Festival... Continue Reading →
While much of the live music scene is still in hibernation, at the start of each new year Fika Recordings bring us The Winter Sprinter at The Lexington in London, several days of great indie-pop and DIY music. This year's event is just a couple of days away, so we sat down for a chat... Continue Reading →
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 →
