Ticketmaster Announces Acquisition Of Quicket
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Ticketmaster Announces Acquisition Of Quicket. Quicket, South Africa’s leading ticketing platform, has been acquired by Ticketmaster. This strategic collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in Quicket’s journey towards becoming Africa’s premier ticketing platform.
While certain aspects may evolve, the essence of what people love about Quicket remains unchanged. The company aims to continue to be proudly South African, dedicated to providing exceptional support, and the trusted brand for all ticketing needs. This acquisition enhances the company’s capabilities, allowing it to deliver even better services and experiencesto its valued clients. “We’re excited for the journey ahead,” said James Tagg, Quicket CEO. “Partnering with Ticketmaster opens new opportunities for improving the Quicket platform and empowering the next generation of live experiences.”
Having launched in the market in 2022, Ticketmaster serves some of South Africa’s leading festivals, sports, music, theatre, and venue clients. The partnership with Quicket, known for its self-service platform and event organizer tools, will further this success by offering solutions for events of all sizes, from small clubs to large festivals and stadiums.
With Quicket’s expanding operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, and Botswana, the acquisition will allow more African venues, artists, and promoters to benefit from Quicket’s regional expertise and Ticketmaster’s global reach and service. It will also enable the expansion of digital technologies, like secure encrypted mobile tickets, across the continent.
Mark Yovich, President, Ticketmaster said: “Africa is home to some of the most passionate fans in the world who we have the privilege of connecting to the events they love, simply and securely. Our commitment to delivering top-tier tools for promoters, venues, and artists is unwavering. Partnering with Quicket will supercharge our mission to elevate Africa’s dynamic live events to the global spotlight they truly deserve. Together, we are igniting a new era of unparalleled growth for African entertainment.”