One thing that should never be forgotten in the event industry is that festivals are social gatherings for groups of people. Your event isn’t 50,000 individuals, it’s more like 5,000 groups of 10, with tight-knit circles making the commitment to …
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Industry leaders Intellitix and Lennd have partnered to create an integration between the two systems to make the credential management and ticket issuance process seamless for event organizers. TORONTO — Intellitix, the leading access control and cashless payment technology for …
Intellitix partnered with the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games to integrate an effective RFID technology solution into their operation. “CrossFit came to us really with one primary goal—enhancing the spectator experience. They wanted to make everything about their experience easy, seamless, …
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Amsterdam Dance Event is an absolute must for anyone in the festival industry. Over the course of five days, 350,000 people descend on the Dutch capital to do business and party, and the event’s influence on the dance music and …
PwC, live music and streaming services combine to account for 73% of the US music industry’s annual revenue. The report detailed an “insatiable appetite” amongst the public for music events, while highlighting that live event streaming is starting to show …
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Friends, Colleagues and Extended Family, The global event community was rocked this week by the terrible tragedy that took place in Las Vegas late Sunday evening. As active members of the community, we were shocked that such a familiar place of celebration …
— Chandler Shortlidge, Intellitix Contributor — As Brexit looms over the horizon, questions about its impact on UK’s music industry abound. After all, Brexit has never been popular with the music industry. Almost all UK musicians and labels supported the …
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In a bid to start diversifying its economy, the Saudi Arabian government has set up a Public Investment Fund (PIF) of $2.7 billion to energize the nation’s fledgling entertainment sector. The Arab nation is said to be very conscious of …
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UK Festival Awards has been dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the collective accomplishments of what it calls “the nation’s most beloved industry” for nearly 14 years. That “beloved industry” will be celebrated in more than 20 categories at the UK …
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— By Ross Gardiner, Contributor — Now in its 31st year, Dragon Con in Atlanta is one of the premiere geek, sci-fi and fantasy culture cons in the world. With a focus more honed on the fan experience than its …
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