Eventbrite is a widely known and popular platform for event ticketing. It has gained recognition for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features. However, while it is an excellent choice for single events, it may not be the best fit for performing arts organizations who put on events regularly. In this blog post, we’ll explore why […]
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Existing Ticketing System? As an event organizer, orchestrating seamless experiences is your forte. However, one aspect that can sour even the most well-planned events is a clunky ticketing system. If your current ticketing platform is leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed, it might be time to consider […]
Social Distancing Feature TicketPeak now has a feature to help you function while providing social distancing security for patrons. When enabled, this feature will automatically block the seats surrounding an order according to criteria you specify. For example: A family purchases four seats together. The seats to the left and right of those seats can […]
TicketPeak Virtual Events & Live Streaming In this post we are going to go over some of the steps to settings up a TicketPeak Virtual Events & Live Streaming features. Customers can purchase tickets for virtual events in TicketPeak the same way they would purchase tickets for an in-person event. The virtual event pages can […]
Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators As you may have heard Congress recently passed a bill which offers aid to some theaters and cultural venues, called the “Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021”. In this Bill, under section 324 there is the information and requirements needed for theatres and venues to apply for the […]
Free Event Ticketing System? Maybe Not If you’re looking for an event ticketing system, you’ve probably seen many ticketing companies say they are a free event ticketing system. That can sound appealing. In fact, it can sound believable. After all, we use Facebook and Google for free, why should we pay for an event ticketing […]
TicketPeak vs. Vendini Fees When considering ticketing systems, non-profit theatre or performing arts organizations often consider TicketPeak vs. Vendini. This post compares the fees.TicketPeak’s box office ticketing software offers the lowest fees available for non-profit organizations. The combined ticketing plus payment processing fee is $0.79 plus 4.4%. Vendini’s fees are not listed on their website. […]
Event Ticketing Companies Consolidate Over the last few years, there have been many corporate acquisitions of ticketing companies. We have seen many event ticketing companies consolidate. For example, Eventbrite has been buying up their competitors. They acquired Ticketea in 2018; Ticketfly and Ticketscript in 2017; and nVite and Queue in 2016. Vendini was also on […]
To Freelance or not to Freelance: That is the Question Starting a career in theatre can be a little hard on the wallet. Although it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Whether you’re an actor or an administrator, you may find yourself considering freelance jobs. Sometimes called contracts, gigs, etc. These are short term […]
Is It Time for Variable Ticket Pricing? With the holidays looming on the horizon, you may start to hear whispers about an increasingly common practice called variable ticket pricing. One of the trickiest parts for a theatre organization is price setting. Demand changes seasonally, audience demographics shift with time, and a whole host of other […]