Eventbrite Signs Global Deal with The MJR Group
LONDON, 2 July 2018 – Eventbrite, the world’s largest ticketing and event technology platform, which powered millions of events in 180 countries and territories in 2017, has signed a multi-year ticketing partnership with Bristol based events promotion and venue development company The MJR Group.
The agreement with The MJR Group is focused on global ticket sales which commenced with over 25,000 ticket purchases for two concerts in Australia for 50 Cent, and will roll out into MJR’s portfolio of future touring events, creative productions and venues.
Richard Buck, founder and owner of The MJR Group, comments: “With lots of innovative projects planned over the next years, a ticketing partnership with Eventbrite felt the right move to support our growth. They completely understand our independent ethos and can provide us with a constantly evolving tech platform that suits our needs and helps deliver our expansion as a leading global entertainment company.”
Paul Everett, Head of Music at Eventbrite UK, adds: “This partnership with Richard and MJR Group is a direct result of Eventbrite’s continued dedication to the independent live music space. MJR are a highly ambitious company and we are aligned on how we view the future of the live music space around the world. We’ve talked to a lot of independent promoters and venue operators all over the globe to find out what they need, and have created solutions for that. It is rewarding that this dedication is now paying off, having earned the trust of one of the UK’s largest independent music promoters.”