Ticketmaster Announces The Launch Of Its Operations In South Africa
Ticketmaster Announces The Launch Of Its Operations In South Africa. Ticketmaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, is bringing its advanced digital ticketing technology to South Africa, with headquarters in Cape Town.
“As a popular stop for the world’s biggest artists and major international sporting events, South Africa is a natural choice for us,” Mark Yovich, President of Ticketmaster said in a statement. “Our unparalleled technology and continued investment in innovation will enable our South African team to provide the best ticketing experience to event organisers, venues and fans across the country.” The launch sees Ticketmaster deliver its advanced ticketing technologies, client solutions and world-class service to the market for the first time. Sporting teams, artists, promoters, festivals and venues will be able to take full advantage of Ticketmaster’s suite of industry-leading products and digital ticketing tools designed to improve the fan experience.
Justin Van Wyk, Managing Director of Ticketmaster South Africa, said: “Our local team of experts have been living and breathing live events for 20+ years and are ready to bring their industry-wide knowledge coupled with the world’s largest ticket marketplace to clients and fans here. As a country rapidly adopting digital technology, South African fans are sure to embrace Ticketmaster’s industry-leading digital ticketing innovations.”
Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC. is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and a global ticketing products and services with headquarters in Los Angeles. In 2010 it merged with Live Nation under the name Live Nation Entertainment.
