9 years ago

Songkick Secures $15 Million Funding to Enhance Fan Experience and Combat Scalping

  • Songkick, a music discovery and ticketing platform, has raised $15 million in funding from Access Industries

  • The company plans to use the money to enhance the connection between artists and fans, increase ticket sales, and prevent scalping

  • Songkick has been trying to break into the ticketing game, competing with Ticketmaster, but suffered a setback in its legal battle with the rival ticketing giant over presales to artist fan clubs

  • The company is also expanding its West Coast office and hiring more senior staff.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Scalping of tickets is a major problem in the music industry, making it difficult for fans to get tickets at fair prices. "

      Solution

      "Songkick provides a platform for artists and fans to connect directly, reducing the role of scalpers and ensuring that fans get tickets at fair prices. The platform also allows artists to have more control over their ticket sales, ensuring that they are reaching their true fans."

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