Openstage

🔎 #TBA26 Finalists in Focus: Disruptor Award 🏆 In the lead up to TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2026, our #FinalistsinFocus series shares a few insights into this year’s finalists. This week we’re looking at the Disruptor Award. This award recognises businesses that are actively reshaping - or challenging - the established ticketing landscape with creative, impactful and scalable products and services. From dynamic pricing and CRM innovation to resale infrastructure and direct-to-fan platforms, these finalists are pushing the industry forward in different ways. Take a closer look 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef32sNZW Congratulations to all the finalists on the shortlist!! 🎉 - DynamO Pricing - GoodCRM - INTIX - menta tech - Openstage - Stager #TBA26 #FinalistsinFocus #Ticketing #FanExperience #SportsBusiness #LiveEntertainment #Innovation

Presales are broken. Most blast out the same generic access codes to everyone. - Scalpers get all the tickets - Fans pay 10x the price - Artists lose control If every signup is treated the same...what's the point? Today, we're introducing a new model for on-sales. We call it Ticket Unlocks. Instead of generic presales, Ticket Unlocks give genuine fans personalized access tied to their identity & based on their support. Here's how it works: 1) Fans register directly with the artist 2) Profiles are validated to block bots 3) Artists decide who gets preferred access 4) Fans unlock the invite-only sale at ticketing partners No scalpers. No bots. No huge markups. Your fan identity is your access pass. Your relationship with the artist is your key. Artists including Radiohead, Bad Bunny, Oasis, Lana Del Rey, and Hayley Williams have already used Ticket Unlocks for their most important on-sales to: 🎁 Give loyal fans first access 📊 See real-time demand by market 👀 Know exactly who bought (and who didn't) 📈 Grow their owned audience & fan data Now, we’re bringing that model to more artists. It’s all powered by knowing your fans, and using that knowledge to deliver the best possible experience. Goodbye generic pre-sales. Hello invite-only sales. --------------------------------- If you’re an artist or manager and want early access, you can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eMZztwMZ

It feels really special to share this one. 💛 For years we have wanted Hayley Williams and Paramore as a client. Putting fans first is at the heart of everything they do. Hayley is going on tour in 2026 and she chose Openstage to help make sure real fans, not bots and scalpers, get the best shot at tickets. From the very first conversation, Hayley and her team were clear about their priorities: -keep tickets as fairly priced as possible -protect fans from predatory resale -build a system that feels human and respectful, not transactional Our role at Openstage is to support that vision. Using fan validation and thoughtful safeguards so that as many of her fans as possible can be in those rooms. There’s no perfect fix for a broken ticketing ecosystem, but artists taking ownership of how tickets reach their community is a powerful step forward. We’re proud to stand behind Hayley and her team as they push for a more honest, fan-first live music experience. VALUE YOUR FANS 🫶 REWARD YOUR FANS 🤝 #fanfirst #livemusic #ticketing #HayleyWilliams #Openstage

🤩 BIG NEWS

⚡️🦍 Kong Studios – the home of Gorillaz – is back with a breakthrough example of what the fan experience can be when powered by Openstage.   17 years after it was mysteriously burnt to the ground, the band’s HQ since early 2000 has been faithfully restored to its former glory. A welcome return, the gamified, online experience allows fans to wander the halls of 2D, Murdoc, Noodle & Russel’s living quarters and recording studio, listen to music, play games, explore artwork, and much more.     Having battled through a graveyard of zombie gorillas, visitors check in with Rosemary at the Front Desk to secure their Kong Card - a digital pass and unique fan identity that unlocks personalized avatars in Jamie Hewlett’s distinctive and iconic style. For fans, the card is a constant visual marker of connection and ownership, a visual representation of their relationship with the band and the global Gorillaz community.   What makes this cool?  · A completely custom, owned world · An interactive fan experience (not just content) · Built directly on top of their fan identity All powered by Openstage’s Fanbase API.   Visit now at kongstudios.gorillaz.com.   Gorillaz will release a brand-new album titled The Mountain on March 20, 2026.

Bad Bunny just gave his most loyal fans in Puerto Rico the ultimate reward. 🇵🇷 To close out his summer long residency, he has just announced a one night only, hometown show. But here’s the twist: 🎟️ Tickets are reserved exclusively for his real fans. 📊 Access is based on verified fan engagement. 🏠 Eligibility is limited to Puerto Rico residents. By knowing his fans and valuing them, Bad Bunny is cutting out bots and scalpers and putting the experience right where it belongs. In the hands of the people who love him most. Know your fans. Value your fans

Busted Vs McFLY have kicked off what is to be the biggest arena tour in the UK this year⚡️🥊 The bands' ambition to acquire and deepen their fan relationships by further leaning into the concept of their tour is simple, but hugely effective. At each venue, QR codes are clearly signposted on the big screens, inviting both sets of fans to get involved. Initially, fans are encouraged to sign up to the bands’ individual Openstage. But soon after, they’re given the opportunity to engage with and influence a growing ritual in the live music experience. Fans vote on which track will play through the PA system each night before the bands take to the stage. Busted's choice or McFLY's choice. Each night, both bands select a new song for fans to vote on, creating a fresh, unique experience for every show.