Industry Insights
Field notes and practical guides from the tickts desk, filed under industry insights.
The FanFair Alliance and UK Ticket Touting, Explained
Who the FanFair Alliance is, what they have campaigned for, and why the UK ticket-touting debate has shifted in the last decade.
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271 guidesBest Ticketing Platforms for Small Events in the UK (2026)
What 100 tickets at £10 really cost on tickts, Ticket Tailor and Eventbrite, and which UK ticketing platform suits which kind of small event.
Best Ticketing Platforms for Charity Events UK
Comparing UK ticketing platforms for charity events, covering donation features, Gift Aid integration, and fee structures.
The State of Diversity on UK Festival Lineups
Festival lineups across the UK are slowly becoming more diverse, but significant gaps remain.
How Safe Spaces and Welfare Teams Are Changing Events
Welfare teams and safe spaces have become a standard part of UK event infrastructure.
The Rise of Women-Only and Non-Binary Events in the UK
Events designed exclusively for women and non-binary people are growing across the UK.
How the UK Events Industry Is Addressing Racial Diversity
The UK events industry has begun to confront its racial diversity problem.
The Rise of LGBTQ+ Events and Venues Across the UK
LGBTQ+ events and venues are thriving beyond London, with cities and towns across the UK building vibrant scenes.
The Rise of Multilingual Events in Multicultural UK Cities
As UK cities become more multilingual, events are adapting to serve audiences in multiple languages.
The Changing Demographics of UK Festival-Goers
The typical UK festival-goer is no longer a student in wellies. We examine how the age, income, ethnicity…
How Contactless Entry Is Changing UK Events
Contactless entry systems are transforming how attendees get into UK events. From QR codes to NFC taps…
The Rise of Mobile Wallet Tickets at UK Events
Mobile wallet tickets stored in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet are becoming the standard for UK event admission.
