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Key Takeaways: Booking an artist for an event can feel a little like chasing a moving spotlight. It’s exciting, high-energy, but sometimes confusing if you’re not sure where to start. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a festival, a fundraiser, or an intimate celebration, securing the right performer can elevate the entire experience. From setting ... <a title="How To Book Artists for Events" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/book-artists-for-events/" aria-label="Read more about How To Book Artists for Events">Read more</a>

Introduction: The Local Concert Comeback Small venues are thriving again, from intimate jazz clubs to indie rock basements and charity showcases. However, for organizers, success depends not only on the music but also on selecting the right ticketing platform. If you’re running small venue concerts and considering which venue is the right one for your ... <a title="Small Venue Concerts: 5 Must-Have Features in Your Ticketing Platform" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/must-have-features-in-your-ticketing-platform-for-small-venue-concerts/" aria-label="Read more about Small Venue Concerts: 5 Must-Have Features in Your Ticketing Platform">Read more</a>

If you’re a local event organizer — running anything from concerts and festivals to comedy nights or charity galas — choosing the right ticketing platform for local events can make or break your success. Between confusing pricing tiers, high fees, and limited access to audiences, many organizers struggle to find a ticketing company for events ... <a title="Low-Cost Ticketing Platforms for Local Events: What You Should Know" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/low-cost-ticketing-platforms-for-local-events-what-you-should-know/" aria-label="Read more about Low-Cost Ticketing Platforms for Local Events: What You Should Know">Read more</a>

The event industry is undergoing a transformation at an unprecedented rate, driven by new technology, shifting audience expectations, and increasingly sophisticated data. For event organizers, promoters, and independent venues, choosing the right event ticketing platform has become a strategic decision, not just a logistical one. As we head into 2026, here’s what’s changing and what ... <a title="The Future of Event Ticketing Software in 2025: Trends & What It Means for You" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-future-of-event-ticketing-software-what-these-trends-mean-for-you/" aria-label="Read more about The Future of Event Ticketing Software in 2025: Trends & What It Means for You">Read more</a>

VividSeats is one of the earliest ticket resale platforms available. It’s the second-biggest ticket resale site in terms of annual sales numbers (behind StubHub). They are a legitimate company that makes a large volume of sales due to their long history in the ticketing business. But they have roughly the same ticket inventory for ticket ... <a title="Vivid Seats Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/vivid-seats-discount-codes-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Vivid Seats Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

As a fan of live events, such as sports, concerts, and theater, I grew up using StubHub. As a frequent user, I always thought that they should offer StubHub fan codes to loyal buyers. However, after examining the savings that can be achieved using a StubHub coupon code or fan codes on concert tickets, sports ... <a title="StubHub Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/stubhub-fan-codes/" aria-label="Read more about StubHub Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

If you’re organizing an event — whether a small-venue concert, local fundraiser, or independent comedy night — one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is: what ticketing platform will power your sales, your audience experience, and ultimately your revenue? Too often, organizers assume “all ticketing platforms are the same” — but the truth is ... <a title="Why Hidden Fees in Ticketing Platforms Cost You More — and How to Avoid Them" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/how-to-avoid-hidden-fees-on-ticketing-platforms/" aria-label="Read more about Why Hidden Fees in Ticketing Platforms Cost You More — and How to Avoid Them">Read more</a>

Are you an avid podcast listener? If so, you’ve more than likely heard about SeatGeek by now. They’re a secondary ticket site in the same vein as StubHub, except that they market themselves as an aggregator of ticket listings across hundreds of smaller websites.  This isn’t entirely true anymore, as they host listings for ticket brokers, ... <a title="SeatGeek Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/seatgeek-promo-codes-and-coupon-codes/" aria-label="Read more about SeatGeek Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

In 2010, ticketing giant Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation to create Live Nation Entertainment Inc., becoming the biggest primary vendor for live event venues nationwide. In other words, many venues use Live Nation to sell their tickets. This includes major stadiums, arenas, theaters, and more, selling sports, concert, and theater tickets through Live Nation. However, ... <a title="Live Nation Discount and Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/live-nation-discount-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Live Nation Discount and Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

This blog will tell you everything you need to know about Gametime promo codes. Gametime is one of the fastest-growing secondary ticket websites, marketing itself as fans’ go-to source for last-minute sports tickets, concert tickets, and theater tickets. In recent years, they have emerged as a player in the ticketing industry, directing their marketing efforts ... <a title="Gametime Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/gametime-discount-codes-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Gametime Discount Codes and Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

Ticketmaster is the primary vendor for most live event venues nationwide. This means that most major stadiums, arenas, theaters, and more sell their sports, concert, and theater tickets using Ticketmaster’s platform. This is why you’ll often see their company name and logo on the PDF or mobile QR tickets you scan to gain entry at ... <a title="Ticketmaster Discount Codes & Promo Codes (November 2025)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/ticketmaster-discounts-and-coupon-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Ticketmaster Discount Codes & Promo Codes (November 2025)">Read more</a>

If you’ve outgrown your current ticketing platform, you’re not alone. Many organizers — especially independent venues, local event hosts, and promoters — are discovering that switching to a new ticketing software isn’t the headache it once was. In fact, with tools like TickPick Organizer, migrating your events, audience data, and payment flows can be a ... <a title="Switching Ticketing Platforms? Here’s Your 30-Day Migration Plan" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/migration-plan-for-switching-ticketing-platforms/" aria-label="Read more about Switching Ticketing Platforms? Here’s Your 30-Day Migration Plan">Read more</a>

When it comes to running live events, independent venues face unique challenges. Tight budgets, local audiences, and limited staff require that every tool work harder. Choosing the right ticketing platform for independent venues can make all the difference — from how smoothly your ticket sales run to how much revenue you keep. Below, we’ll break ... <a title="Top Ticketing Platforms for Independent Venues (and What to Expect)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/top-ticketing-platforms-for-independent-venues/" aria-label="Read more about Top Ticketing Platforms for Independent Venues (and What to Expect)">Read more</a>

Planning and running a successful event is about more than just ticket sales — it’s about creating an effortless experience for your attendees from checkout to showtime. Whether you’re managing a small venue concert, a charity fundraiser, or a community festival, the right event ticketing platform can make or break your success. In this guide, ... <a title="What’s the Easiest Way to Manage Attendees for a Live Event?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/whats-the-easiest-way-to-manage-attendees-for-a-live-event/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the Easiest Way to Manage Attendees for a Live Event?">Read more</a>