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New Year Sale: now on sale!

Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale is back, encouraging you to get into London theatre with tickets for £10, £20, £30 or £40 to top London shows for performances between 1 January and 13 February 2020.

As we welcome in the New Year, we’re all desperately trying to stick to our resolutions. Be more cultured, get out more, see more friends… you already know what we’re going to say. Taking a trip out to the theatre is the perfect way to blow away those winter cobwebs, cosy up inside one of London’s beautiful theatres and be transported all around the world from your theatre seat.
 

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Ethical Ticket Sales Up 50% at See Tickets

Ethical Ticket Sales Up 50% at See Tickets

 

50,000 tickets have been sold through See Tickets’ ethical resale platform Fan to Fan in 2019 so far – an increase of 50% on the same period last year. 

 

See Tickets launched Fan to Fan in 2017 as a safe and secure space for customers to resell genuinely unwanted tickets but only at the price they paid or less.

 

Rob Wilmshurst, Global CEO at See Tickets said: “We were the first ticket agency to bring a truly integrated ethical resale site to the market and figures show the service is more in demand than ever.  

 

“Buyers and sellers want a fair resale platform they can trust and because we only list tickets originally purchased on our site, we can vouch for everything being resold in terms of its validity.”   

 

Adam Webb, Campaign Manager for FanFair Alliance said: “See Tickets have been vocal about their opposition to exploitative secondary ticketing for many years and FanFair has welcomed the steps they have taken to eliminate touting and provide a better customer experience. It's really encouraging to see ticket buyers embrace Fan to Fan in such numbers.”  

 

See Tickets also launched an anti-tout digital ticket solution this year which is uniquely tied to a customer’s user account, mobile device and app. The ticket features an auto-refreshing barcode so it cannot be screenshotted and sold on by unauthorised users. This feature has been used on tours for artists including Declan McKenna and Bombay Bicycle Club.

 

See Tickets also created a paperless ticket for Ed Sheeran’s summer shows in conjunction with promoters Kilimanjaro.         

 

 

The Baby Show Turns 18!

The UK's leading and longest running pregnancy and parenting event celebrates reaching adulthood with an exciting new collection of features and partners for 2020 at ExCeL London.

The Baby Show is the one-stop-shop for everything pregnancy and parenting. Tried, tested and trusted by the nursery industry and over one million parents and parents-to-be, The Baby Show saves both time and money. Offering the largest selection of leading and boutique brands, advice from world-renowned experts, plus exclusive show offers that are not on the high street, new parents can find everything to help and support them on their new adventure.

New features for 2020 provide what modern parents want from sleep and weaning advice to mental health support and wellbeing. The Weaning Kitchen hosts top foodie experts including Annabel Karmel, Charlotte Stirling-Reed and Michaela Chiappa who will be cooking their own recipes and providing step-by-step guides on how to wean your baby.

 A new Sleep Clinic offers one-to-one expert advice from the nation’s best sleep experts including Lucy Shrimpton, The Sleep Nanny and Rachel Fitz-Desorgher, plus a brand new fashion Catwalk will showcase the latest maternity trends, baby clothing and next year’s must-have buggies and accessories.

Tickets are on sale now!

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AMP London returns with first wave of acts announced!

Britain's premier music tastemaker Annie Mac has announced the return of AMP London with the first announcement of artists.

The event will run from Wednesday 4th March until Saturday 7th March, bringing the best new talent in music, from a variety of genres, to the capital's most loved music venues.

AMP London is a showcase and celebration of music across a multitude of genres, featuring intimate underplays with world class artists, future female headliners and emerging indie talent.

After last year's success - with the likes of Sam Fender, Celeste and Two Door Cinema Club featuring - the first wave of bands featuring on 2020’s bill is once again star-studded:

“We are featuring a really diverse mix of styles and sounds on these line ups, reflecting the substantial amount of future female headliners breaking through the ranks; Joy Crookes, Beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Miraa May, as well as the rich amount of indie bands making their mark on the scene, Blossoms, The Big Moon, Cabbage and Inhaler, to name a few.”

This is just the beginning however, and there are many more names to be announced for this celebration of music.

Tickets go on sale 9am Friday 6th December.

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DogFest returns in summer 2020!

DogFest returns in summer 2020, to all three locations with big smiles and wagging tails. Take your dog to experience the Ultimate Dogs Day Out, at either:

DogFest South, 2 & 3 May, Knebworth House, Hertfordshire

DogFest North, 13 & 14 June, Tatton Park, Cheshire

DogFest West, 20 & 21 June, Ashton Court, Bristol

Join a community of like-minded people and treat your dog to a day out that’s all about them. Take part in have-a-go activities, such as; Hay Bale Racing, Dog Diving, Flyball, Agility and the Fun Dog Show. You can also try your paw at the brand new Hoopers have-a-go. An all-inclusive sport, where dogs of all different shapes, sizes and ages can take part!

Twice a day there will also be a Great Dog Walk, the perfect opportunity to chat with local dog lovers, all whilst your dog makes new four-legged friends.

Watch sensational arena displays from some incredibly talented dogs, visit Dogs with Jobs and meet some of the most remarkable canines in the country, enjoy artisan food, festival vibes and shop bespoke gifts.

Get the best present for your dog or dog loving humans this Christmas, and treat them to a day out to DogFest!

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Fashion Weekend 2020: You're invited to four days of style indulgence...

Setting up home in the stunning Victoria House in Bloomsbury, London, Fashion Weekend invite you and your friends to visit for a day of amazing designer shopping and catwalk shows.

If you love style, discovering new brands and picking up essential wardrobe items at a discount - then you will love Fashion Weekend.

SHOP
Shop from a host of independent brands offering womenswear, shoes, jewellery and accessories - with special offers just for the event. Each brand has been personally invited by the Fashion Weekend team and curated for an exciting shopping experience.

CATWALK
Be inspired by our Fashion Weekend catwalk show. Featuring a selection of the key womenswear trends we witnessed on the catwalks of the world's Fashion Weeks for spring/summer 2020. Take a seat to feel a part of the atmosphere and leave the show feeling ready to shop for your new capsule wardrobe collection!

SOCIALISE
Within our busy lives, it's the shared experiences that help us to create lifelong memories with friends and family members. So, clear a space in your diary now, grab a bunch of your favourite people and book tickets to be part of spring 2020's most stylish weekend in the city.

Plus! Upgrade your ticket to a Front Row Catwalk & Lounge Pass for the ultimate style experience.

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A Weekend of Family Fun at The Silverstone Classic!

The Silverstone Classic (31 July – 2 August*) provides a packed weekend of flat out family fun!

All tickets include spectacular historic motor racing, a free vintage funfair, free access to the paddocks and grandstands, displays from over 100 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic, interactive driving activities and dynamic demonstrations, live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, a Shopping Village, and LOADS more. There’s something for everyone!

Check out this video to catch a glimpse of what to expect and visit here for more info and to book tickets.

"Still a clown, just a different one": A Q&A With Simon Brodkin, AKA Lee Nelson

Back on the circuit once more, you might recognise Simon Brodkin more as prankster and comedian Lee Nelson.

However, following three successful BBC series as Lee, multiple sell-out tours and various court appearances following world-famous stunts on Theresa May, Sepp Blatter, Donald Trump, Kanye West and Britain's Got Talent, the award-winning comedian unleashes his funniest creation yet… himself!

We caught up with Simon on life post-Lee Nelson, what inspires his routines these days and why it was time to say farewell to his infamous alter-ego.

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CarFest 2020: Tickets On Sale Wednesday 20th November!

Tickets for CarFest, the UK’s biggest family fundraising festival will go on sale at 8am on Wednesday 20th November 2019!

The brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest takes place in two locations across two weekends in July and August respectively, and has been described as the UK’s biggest village fete, with a mission to bring the true spirit of family to life.

The weekend is packed to the brim with activities for every member of the family, with this year promising more music, more cars and even more stars in attendance!

The 2020 events will also see CarFest continue on its mission to #GoGreen and achieve its goal of being 100% Carbon Neutral on its primary emissions and will be the first UK festival to encourage visitors to offset their carbon footprint with a donation towards the planting of 1000 trees.

CarFest North takes place from 24th – 26th July @ Bolesworth in Cheshire
CarFest South takes place from 28th – 30th August @ Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire

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Christmas Gifts for the Person Who Has It All

There’s always one tricky person to buy for when it comes to Christmas gifts. Make it less of a task this year with our spectacular collection of unique Christmas gift ideas for 'the person who has it all'.

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A Visit To The Ideal Home Show Christmas Is A Must This November!

Packed with a raft of festive inspiration, a visit to the Ideal Home Show Christmas, sponsored by CLC World Resorts & Hotels, is a must this 20th-24th November at Olympia London.

From finding trend-led interior accessories, discovering unique surprises for everyone on your gift list to bagging a standout fashion piece, this year’s event will bring you 600+ brands to shop from.

From traditional red, gold and green decorations to modern snow-white ornaments, you’ll find a host of fun, festive ornaments and trinkets to decorate your home with this Christmas. Or if you are hosting and want to accessorise or make your dining table the centre of attention, pick up interesting decorative pieces or creative tips from free workshops. Shopping for gifts (or self-gifting) couldn’t be more fun, with jewellery, clothes crafts, wooden toys and personalised items all waiting to be discovered.

Plus your ticket gives you free entry into the Eat & Drink Festival Christmas, and this year promises to be a highlight with everything from gourmet cheeses to Yorkshire pudding wraps, espresso martinis, mulled gin and shimmering gold prosecco on offer.

Enjoy a great day out with friends or family with 1000s of gits ideas, live music performances, celebrity and expert demos, plus a spot of lunch with a glass of fizz.

You can get your hands on tickets from just £10 when you quote SEE10 at the checkout.

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 *T&Cs: Book before 24 November 2019. £10 weekday/£12 weekend. On the door price £19 weekday/£21 weekend. Kids aged 15 and under go free (max 2 per adult). £1.70 transaction fee applies. Calls to the ticket hotline 0844 209 7330 cost 7p per minute plus your company’s access charge. Tickets include entry into Eat & Drink Festival Christmas.

Lennon Stella Announces 2020 Dates

Lennon Stella has announced her 2020 tour and has released her new single ‘Kissing Other People’ via Insanity Records! The song was written by Lennon Stella, Caroline Ailin, Simon Wilcox and Captain Cuts and produced by Captain Cuts and Malay. ‘Kissing Other People’ will be featured on Lennon’s forthcoming debut album and is her first single since collaborating with The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM on their summer anthem ‘Takeaway.’

Of the new single, Lennon Stella says: “This song came to life last summer in Cabo at a writing camp with all of my favourite writers and producers. Caroline Ailin and I were in an Uber driving home from a club and she asked me about boys. I said to her something about finally feeling like I was at a place where I could kiss someone else and not feel sorry about it or feel like I was doing something wrong. The next day in her session she started ‘Kissing Other People’ and then it turned into what it is."

Tickets go on sale Friday 8th November at 9am.

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See Tickets Scores Dulwich Hamlet

See Tickets has signed a three-year deal with South London’s Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, becoming the club’s primary ticketing partner and a sponsor. 

 

The club, who are part of the National League South, have recently played friendlies against Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. They are known for The Rabble – an activist element of their supporter group who promote community cohesion and anti-discriminatory views.

 

Martin Fitzgerald is Chief Commercial Officer at See Tickets. He said: “Dulwich Hamlet has a great ethos which we really respect so we are very pleased, and proud, to support them. They are a pleasure to work with.”

 

As part of the deal, See Tickets will provide Dulwich Hamlet with a branded white label ticketing site and access control solutions. See will also take banners around the club’s ground as part of the sponsorship package.    

 

 

Ideal Home Show Christmas: Transforming Olympia London into a festive delight this November!

The Ideal Home Show Christmas, sponsored by CLC World Resorts & Hotels, will transform Olympia London into a festive delight from 20-24 November.

Framed by sparkling trees, you'll walk your way through the magic of Christmas. With 600+ exhibitors spread across four show areas, you'll discover the most imaginative and awe-inspiring Christmas products every home aspires to capture for the festive season. From traditional red, gold and green decorations to modern snow-white ornaments, you’ll find a host of fun, festive trinkets to decorate your home with this Christmas.

If you're entertaining this year, why not host a 'Rosemary-style' dinner party? With Rosemary Shrager's whistle-stop tour to dinner party rules you are bound to impress your guests with this Christmas. And with the helping hand of Olly Smith's 12 wines of Christmas, you can become a wine expert in just 30 minutes, so pairing your Christmas food with the perfect wine will give you even more brownie points.

All this and much more at Olympia London this November. Grab your tickets now for £10 using code SEE10.

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