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Ahead of Diljit Dosanjh's show, ED raids in 5 cities over illegal ticket sales

Tickets for Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati Tour' and the upcoming concerts of British band Coldplay in Mumbai sold out within minutes after being released to the Indian market

Ahead of Diljit Dosanjh's show, ED raids in 5 cities over illegal ticket sales
Updated On : 26 Oct 2024 | 4:33 PM IST
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 3:46 PM IST

Coldplay ticket row: BookMyShow lodges FIR to prevent ticket scalping

BookMyShow urges Mumbai police to investigate the unauthorised resale of tickets by individuals and platforms for Coldplay's 2025 India tour

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 8:01 PM IST

Can live events become the next big growth driver for Swiggy, Zomato?

Swiggy eyes expansion in India's booming Rs 10,400 crore live events market, while Zomato has also entered the live events market through its recent acquisition of Paytm Insider

Can live events become the next big growth driver for Swiggy, Zomato?
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 5:52 PM IST

Coldplay concert row: BookMyShow COO records statement before Mumbai Police

BookMyShow COO Anil Makhija appeared before officials of the Economic Offences Wing on Monday to record his statement

Coldplay concert row: BookMyShow COO records statement before Mumbai Police
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 3:52 PM IST

Coldplay concert row: Mumbai Police issues second summon to BookMyShow CEO

The investigation was launched after a complaint by advocate Amit Vyas, who accused BookMyShow of facilitating the unauthorised resale of tickets for Coldplay's concert

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Highlight: Parties told us to announce Maha polls keeping in mind festivals, says CEC

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Highlight: Parties told us to announce Maha polls keeping in mind festivals, says CEC
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 10:50 PM IST

Mumbai Police summons BookMyShow CEO in Coldplay ticket black market case

The summons comes after Advocate Amit Vyas filed a complaint, accusing the ticketing platform of facilitating the black marketing of tickets

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 7:04 AM IST
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 10:35 PM IST

Scalping tactics: What Coldplay-BookMyShow online tickets row is all about

Scalpers purchase large quantities of tickets, often using bots or automated scripts to bypass waiting lists and secure multiple tickets.

Scalping tactics: What Coldplay-BookMyShow online tickets row is all about
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 7:35 AM IST

Despite BMS warning, reselling platforms list Coldplay tickets for Rs 3L

Strap: Grammy-winning band 'Coldplay' will perform three shows in Mumbai as part of their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' on January 18, 19 and 21

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 11:11 AM IST

Hidden fees, drip prices in booking tickets: How Bookmyshow, PVR trick you

73% users of these platforms surveyed say that they frequently experienced Basket Sneaking where a social contribution or other charge was added to their transaction or cart without their consent.

Hidden fees, drip prices in booking tickets: How Bookmyshow, PVR trick you
Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 11:57 AM IST

Why Bookmyshow is not liable to pay service tax on credit card transactions

In a landmark ruling, the Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has delivered a verdict in favor of BookMyShow, an online entertainment ticketing platform

Why Bookmyshow is not liable to pay service tax on credit card transactions
Updated On : 02 May 2024 | 1:58 PM IST

BookMyShow to launch Red Lorry Film Festival for cinephiles from April 5

Nearly 75 films from around the globe shall be showcased at Maison INOX and Maison PVR in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex

BookMyShow to launch Red Lorry Film Festival for cinephiles from April 5
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 5:57 PM IST

Ed Sheeran to Major Lazer, India's live music scene hits a crescendo

Live entertainment and music shows are seeing a massive resurgence in India... This is not a one-time phenomenon but something we are witnessing over a vast spectrum, said Roncon, BookMyShow

Ed Sheeran to Major Lazer, India's live music scene hits a crescendo
Updated On : 16 Feb 2024 | 10:13 PM IST

79% consumers fed up with excessive convenience fee: LocalCircle survey

These charges, levied by ticket or service booking platforms like BookMyShow, PVR, IRCTC, can be as high as 20 per cent of the transaction value in some cases

79% consumers fed up with excessive convenience fee: LocalCircle survey
Updated On : 24 Oct 2023 | 11:25 PM IST

90% Indians prefer to watch movies on big screen, reveals BookMyShow survey

Big screen cinema magic is still thriving in India, says a new survey by ticketing platform BookMyShow, which spoke to moviegoers in 650 towns and cities across the country to understand their preferred entertainment mode. The report, titled The CineFiles', was launched ahead of the National Cinema Day on Friday, when tickets will be priced at Rs 99 across theatres. It revealed that 98 per cent of Indians believe "cinematic magic can only be brought alive on the big screen with a third of them attributing it to certain directors, themes, VFX amongst others". "In fact, 90 per cent respondents' usual go-to option for out-of-home experiences is catching the latest movie release in the theatre amongst other leisure activities such as shopping, live gigs, adventure outings and more, further reiterating that the big screen theatre experience continues to be a mainstay in the cultural fabric of India," the report said. The survey, which spoke to 5,000 people across different cities, said

90% Indians prefer to watch movies on big screen, reveals BookMyShow survey
Updated On : 12 Oct 2023 | 9:56 PM IST

Amid rising OTT, 98% of Indians still trust theatres for 'cinematic magic'

The main reason for the love of theatre is the experience it provides, a report released by BookMyShow showed

Amid rising OTT, 98% of Indians still trust theatres for 'cinematic magic'
Updated On : 12 Oct 2023 | 11:11 AM IST

Uninstall BookMyShow trends on X, pro-Khalistani singer's show axed

UninstallBookMyShow is trending on X as the ticket booking platform is selling tickets for Khalistan supporter Shubh's concert. One of the X users asked the BookMyShow to stand up for India

Uninstall BookMyShow trends on X, pro-Khalistani singer's show axed
Updated On : 20 Sep 2023 | 3:25 PM IST

World Cup: BCCI confirms BookMyShow as official ticketing platform

Earlier in the day, ICC had announced the schedule of the warm-up matches. Tickets for all 58 matches will be up for sale on BookMyShow with exclusive benefits to Mastercard holders

World Cup: BCCI confirms BookMyShow as official ticketing platform
Updated On : 23 Aug 2023 | 9:30 PM IST