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BookMyShow crashed seconds before Mumbai's Coldplay concert ticket went live

Money Control

Money Control · 10m ago

BookMyShow crashed seconds before Mumbai's Coldplay concert ticket went live

BookMyShow, an entertainment and ticketing platform, crashed just seconds before ticket sales for Coldplay’s 2024 Mumbai concert went live. The British band is returning to India after nine years, with performances scheduled at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18 and 19. The crash led to widespread frustration among fans, many of whom took to social media to express their disappointment. While the platform was quickly restored, users were greeted with long virtual queues to secure tickets. Coldplay’s concerts are highly anticipated, leading to a massive rush for tickets when they were released. Despite the technical difficulties, fans remain eager to attend the band's performance.

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Concert Mania: BookMyShow, Zomato Take Legal Action Against Ticket Reselling Platforms

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Concert Mania: BookMyShow, Zomato Take Legal Action Against Ticket Reselling Platforms

BookMyShow has filed a police complaint related to the reselling of tickets for the "Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour" concert. The company stated that it has no affiliation with ticket reselling platforms like Viagogo and Gigsberg, and third-party individuals who are reselling tickets for the Coldplay concert. Additionally, Zomato Live, Zomato's ticketing platform, has sent a legal notice to Viagogo for selling tickets to Diljit Dosanjh's concert.

Coldplay Row: Mumbai Police Summons BookMyShow CEO Over Alleged Black Marketing Of Tickets

Inc42 · 10m ago

Coldplay Row: Mumbai Police Summons BookMyShow CEO Over Alleged Black Marketing Of Tickets

BookMyShow, the popular ticketing platform, has been issued a summons by the Mumbai Police following a complaint about the black market sale of tickets for the Coldplay concert. The company has clarified that it has no affiliation with ticket reselling platforms or individuals involved in the resale of tickets for the event. BookMyShow had previously filed a police complaint regarding the resale of tickets for the exclusive Coldplay concert.

BookMyShow under scanner over Coldplay tickets row: all you need to know

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

BookMyShow under scanner over Coldplay tickets row: all you need to know

- BookMyShow, an entertainment ticketing platform, received a second summons from Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) regarding irregularities in ticket sales for the Coldplay concert. - The CEO of BookMyShow's parent company, Ashish Hemrajani, failed to appear for the summons, while the COO, Anil Makhija, met with officials. - Allegations were made against BookMyShow for black market ticket sales and using bots to control ticket sales. - Fans expressed anger and demanded more transparency in ticket sales for big events, causing outrage on social media. - BookMyShow issued statements urging fans to purchase tickets through official channels, implemented a queuing system, and filed a police complaint about counterfeit ticket sales.

BookMyShow, Zomato And India’s Concert Mania

Inc42 · 10m ago

BookMyShow, Zomato And India’s Concert Mania

Zomato and BookMyShow recently faced challenges with ticket scalping for popular events. Zomato's acquisition of Paytm Insider and its ticketing business may have provided insights into the value of this sector. The incidents involving Diljit Dosanjh's tour and Coldplay's concert exposed the issue of scalpers using bots to buy tickets and sell them at significantly higher prices. These incidents highlight the need for platforms like Zomato and BookMyShow to address ticket scalping and improve the user experience for live events.

Zomato under scrutiny for selling Honey Singh’s Millionaire India Tour tickets without buyer’s name

Livemint

Livemint · 5m ago

Zomato under scrutiny for selling Honey Singh’s Millionaire India Tour tickets without buyer’s name

Zomato is under scrutiny from the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for selling Honey Singh concert tickets without buyers' names. This raises concerns about potential violations of ticketing regulations and security risks. The cell aims to curb practices like black marketing, seen previously in the Coldplay concert case where tickets were resold at inflated prices. Zomato is expected to provide an explanation, and similar directives had been issued to BookMyShow in the past.

What to know about the CEO caught embracing an employee on the jumbtron at a Coldplay concert - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4d ago

What to know about the CEO caught embracing an employee on the jumbtron at a Coldplay concert - The Economic Times

A Coldplay concert video showing a couple dodging a camera's spotlight went viral, identifying them as top executives from Astronomer, a tech company. This led to CEO Andy Byron's resignation amid privacy debates and scrutiny over public exposure. The event raised concerns about the erosion of privacy in public spaces and the ease with which individuals can be identified and scrutinized online, highlighting the growing impact of social media as a surveillance tool.

We want to establish India as a global live entertainment hub: BookMyShow’s Owen Roncon

Business Today

Business Today · 1y ago

We want to establish India as a global live entertainment hub: BookMyShow’s Owen Roncon

BookMyShow plans to establish India as a global live entertainment hub by focusing on unique experiences like the recently-concluded Nykaaland festival. The company aims to move beyond music and expand into newer segments like beauty. With upcoming concerts featuring big artists like Ed Sheeran, BookMyShow is set to make even bigger strides in the live entertainment space. The company has a pipeline of events in the works and plans to fill gaps in the market. After the pandemic, live entertainment shows have seen a strong bounce back, with high ticket demand for concerts like Backstreet Boys.

Lollapalooza India is on track to break even next year: Bookmyshow

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Lollapalooza India is on track to break even next year: Bookmyshow

The Indian edition of Lollapalooza music festival is expected to reach a break-even point by next year, according to Owen Roncon, Live Entertainment chief at BookMyShow. Roncon stated that the event's brand popularity has been unprecedented and is increasing, leading to plans for bigger and better brand partnerships. Lollapalooza made its debut in India in 2019 and has become the first Asian country to host the festival. BookMyShow aims to reduce ticket prices through increased brand support and is focusing on co-producing events to make live shows a growth engine for the company.

BookMyShow posts Rs 1,026 Cr income and Rs 85 Cr profit in FY23

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1y ago

BookMyShow posts Rs 1,026 Cr income and Rs 85 Cr profit in FY23

BookMyShow, India's leading online ticket booking platform, has made a remarkable comeback after the pandemic, with a 13X growth in revenue and a hefty profit in the fiscal year ending March 2023. Its revenue from operations surged to Rs 976 crore in FY23, driven by a significant increase in income from ticket bookings and partnerships with live events and concerts. The company's effective cost management measures and three-fold scale contributed to its first-ever profit of Rs 85 crore in FY23, signaling its adaptability and success in the live events ecosystem.

Who is Andy Byron? Astronomer CEO caught having affair with HR Head at Coldplay concert

Financial Express

Financial Express · 8d ago

Who is Andy Byron? Astronomer CEO caught having affair with HR Head at Coldplay concert

At a Coldplay concert in Boston, a kiss cam moment caught Andy Byron, CEO of data startup Unicorn, Astronomer, embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR chief. Both awkwardly hid when the camera panned to them, prompting Chris Martin to joke they were either having an affair or just shy. The clip rapidly went viral, garnering over 20 million views on TikTok. Social media sleuths soon identified the couple, noting Byron is married and Cabot had joined Astronomer in late 2024. Byron’s wife reportedly removed her surname from Facebook and deactivated her account amid the backlash. Neither Astronomer nor the individuals involved have issued a public statement.

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