Futura Tickets Blog

Legal9 min

Do you need a PRS licence for your event? Tariff LP

PRS for Music's Tariff LP explained for UK promoters: the 4% of gross box office, the £18 minimum, PRS vs PPL, and how to report ticket sales properly.

Legal9 min

Sales tax on event tickets: state by state + 1099-K

Which states tax ticket sales, how Chicago's amusement tax works, and why the 1099-K threshold is back at $20,000. A practical guide for promoters.

Legal8 min

UK ticket resale: what the face-value cap changes

What the UK's proposed face-value resale cap, the DMCCA 2024 and existing resale rules mean for event organisers, and how to prepare before they bite.

Strategy9 min

UK ticketing fees: Skiddle, Fatsoma and Eventbrite

What Skiddle, Fatsoma, Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor really charge UK promoters, and the costs the fee tables leave out. Checked August 2026.

Legal8 min

US ticket selling laws 2026: BOTS Act and FTC fee rule

What the BOTS Act, the FTC Junk Fees Rule and state all-in pricing laws mean for U.S. event promoters in 2026, plus the city permits that actually apply.

Legal9 min

VAT on event tickets in the UK: what promoters actually pay

How VAT applies to UK event tickets: the 20% standard rate, the cultural exemption, booking fee rules and the levies promoters often forget to budget.

What is cashless for events and how does it work?

Complete guide to implementing a cashless system at events: online and physical top-ups, balance refunds, financial reconciliation, and common mistakes.

Technology18 min

What do the key ticketing terms mean?

A practical ticketing dictionary for 2026: clear definitions of the 36 key concepts any event organizer should master.

What is a ticket waitlist after a sold-out?

A complete guide to managing a sold-out: waitlist, official resale between attendees, and capacity expansion. Mechanics that recover up to 15% of lost demand.

Operations15 min

What is an event POS and why does it matter?

A complete guide to POS software for festivals and events: hardware, ticketing and cashless integration, offline autonomy, and how to choose the right system.

Legal13 min

SGAE, AGEDI and AIE: Who Charges What for Event Music

SGAE collects for the songwriter, AGEDI for the label, AIE for the performers. Which apply to a live band, a DJ or a festival, plus the 7-15 day notice.

Operations16 min

How Do You Become a Successful Event Promoter?

Everything an event promoter needs to know to sell tickets, manage operations, control access, and scale their business professionally.

Apr 3, 2026

Strategy14 min

What Are the Ticketing Trends for 2026?

The trends revolutionizing ticket sales in 2026: dynamic QR codes, blockchain, tokenization, AI applied to ticketing, cashless, and smart event management.

Apr 2, 2026

Technology10 min

Ticketmaster alternatives: Eventbrite, Dice, Fever compared

Ticketmaster charges 10-20% in buyer fees. What Eventbrite, Dice, Fever and See Tickets charge instead, who keeps your buyer data and who demands exclusivity.

Strategy11 min

What is event data analytics and why does it matter?

Learn to use event data analytics to make profitable decisions: which metrics to collect, how to segment, and how to forecast demand.

Technology11 min

How to choose a ticketing platform?

15 objective criteria for evaluating ticketing platforms: fees, data, settlement, anti-fraud, API, support and more. With a scoring template.

How to Organize a Festival in Spain: Permits and Deadlines

Apply for the public performance license 30 to 90 days ahead, with mandatory civil liability insurance and 1 guard per 250-500 people. Full checklist.

How do you sell tickets online for your event?

A step-by-step guide to selling tickets online: platforms, pricing strategies, marketing and mistakes you should avoid as an event promoter.

Operations11 min

What is event access control and how does it work?

Complete guide to event access control: a comparison of QR, NFC, RFID and facial recognition, real costs and operational best practices.

How Much Does It Cost to Sell Tickets Online?

Find out how much it costs to sell tickets online in 2026. A real comparison of fees across Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Dice, Fever, and more.

Strategy9 min

What ticketing dashboard metrics should you track?

Discover the 10 key ticketing dashboard metrics that every event organizer needs to master in order to make better decisions.

What does theatre ticketing software need?

A complete ticketing guide for theater and performing arts: season passes, numbered seats, discounts, accessibility, and season management.

Technology10 min

Eventbrite payouts: 5–7 business days after the event

Eventbrite pays organizers 5–7 business days after the event and charges 3.5% + EUR 1.59 per ticket on Pro. Compared with Futura Tickets, from EUR 0.50.

How does corporate event ticketing work?

A complete guide to ticketing for corporate events: invitations, RSVP, registration pages, badges, breakout sessions, and post-event ROI.

Verticals9 min

What ticketing do food and drink events need?

A ticketing guide for food and drink events: timed-entry passes, tastings with limited capacity, add-ons, age verification and VIP experiences.

Operations10 min

How do you improve the attendee experience at events?

A practical guide to improving the attendee experience at events: communication, access, cashless, signage, and post-event engagement.

How Do You Build Attendee Loyalty for Events?

Proven strategies to get attendees to return: post-event email, loyalty programs, early access, community and personalization.

Legal11 min

VAT on ticket sales in Spain: when it's 21% and when 10%

Pop, rock and electronic concerts pay 21% VAT in Spain; only cultural admissions pay the reduced 10%. Invoicing rules and the 15% artist withholding.

Security11 min

How do you avoid concert ticket fraud as a promoter?

Concert ticket fraud affects 1 in 10 events in Spain. Real data, cases and anti-fraud measures for promoters.

Operations12 min

How do I manage an event on the day?

A complete operational checklist for event day: from T-24h to close, plus incident protocols, staffing, and reconciliation.

How to Launch Ticket Sales: The 7-Day On-Sale Plan

Four weeks of warm-up, a 24-48h pre-sale and an hour-by-hour on-sale day. Benchmarks: 15-25% of capacity sold on day 1, 35-50% by day 7, plus a rescue plan.

Strategy12 min

Digital Marketing for Events: 8 Channels and Real CPA

Meta Ads sells tickets at €3-12 each in Spain and email returns €36 per euro invested. CPA, ROAS (4-10x) and budget benchmarks for 3,000-5,000 ticket events.

Technology14 min

Best Ticketing Platforms in Spain: Fees from 2% to 10%+

Eventbrite charges 3.5% + €1.59, Ticketmaster over 10%, Dice 2-5%. Six platforms compared on fees, data ownership and payouts for promoters in Spain.

Technology10 min

Ticket payment methods in Spain: card, Bizum, Apple Pay

Card, Bizum and Apple Pay/Google Pay cover over 90% of buyers in Spain. Adding Bizum lifts checkout conversion 12-18%. Which to enable and what each costs.

Legal10 min

Ticket refunds: when they are mandatory (and when not)

Organizers must refund in full, fees included, when an event is cancelled, postponed or materially changed. A buyer who simply changes their mind is not.

Strategy11 min

How Much Should You Charge for Event Tickets?

A complete event pricing guide: price-setting methods, psychology, tiered pricing, bundles, margins by event type, and common mistakes.

Legal10 min

Is ticket resale legal in Spain? Law, fines and control

No single national law and no criminal offence, but Catalonia fines resale above face value up to EUR 60,000. How promoters control it and charge a fee.

Safety13 min

How do you keep an event safe? Full guide

A complete guide to event safety in Spain: regulations, safety plans, emergency protocols and capacity management for promoters.

Operations10 min

Festival carbon footprint: 70-85% is attendee travel

A 15,000-person festival emits 500-1,200 tonnes of CO₂e in a weekend and 70-85% of it is how people get there. Where to cut first, with data you can report.

Strategy12 min

Event Ticketing Trends 2026: 10 Shifts, Backed by Data

AI pricing lifted revenue per ticket 12-22%. Cashless cut bar transaction time 35%. The 10 trends reshaping ticketing in 2026, with sources and numbers.

What does sports ticketing need to manage?

Complete guide to sports ticketing: season passes, single-match sales, member management, seating maps and corporate boxes.

Verticals11 min

What does festival ticketing in Spain cost?

Everything you need to know about festival ticketing: multiday passes, single-day tickets, NFC, cashless, accreditations, and a real cost breakdown by capacity.

Types of Event Tickets: 7 Formats and How to Price Them

General admission is 65-80% of tickets sold. Early bird sits 15-30% below it, VIP 80-150% above and a season pass at 60-70% of the individual dates combined.

How Do You Sell Concert Tickets in Venues?

A practical guide to selling concert tickets in venues of 100 to 2,000 people: margins, street promoters, pricing, and strategies by music genre.

How to Sell Tickets on Instagram and TikTok (Bio Link)

Stories link stickers get a 3-7% tap rate. The bio link, Reels, TikTok, influencer codes and UTM tracking: what actually sells tickets for promoters.

Operations5 min

How to do event check-in without queues?

Reduce wait times at your event with QR digital tickets, self-scan and time slots. Guide to optimize access points.

Jan 25, 2025

Technology5 min

How to add an embedded ticket sales widget?

Install an embedded ticket sales widget on your website. No redirects, customizable with integrated checkout.

Jan 24, 2025

Strategy5 min

How Do Promo Codes for Events Boost Ticket Sales?

Generate more ticket sales with discount codes for events. Types, setup and metrics to measure results.

Jan 23, 2025

Operations5 min

How do you manage guest lists at events?

Optimize guest management at events with digital tools. Eliminate errors, save time and improve the VIP experience.

Jan 22, 2025

Verticals5 min

How Do You Sell Tickets for Hybrid Conferences?

Manage ticket sales for hybrid conferences. One platform for in-person and virtual attendees.

Jan 21, 2025

Security6 min

How Do You Control Ticket Resale?

Strategies to manage online ticket resale without banning it, protecting buyers and maximizing event revenue.

Jan 20, 2025

Strategy6 min

How Do You Recover Abandoned Carts in Ticket Sales?

Recover up to 20% of lost sales from your online box office. Email tactics, remarketing and ticket checkout optimization.

Jan 19, 2025

Security7 min

How does blockchain work in ticketing?

Discover how blockchain transforms online ticket sales with traceability, anti-fraud and verifiable digital tickets.

Jan 18, 2025

Strategy5 min

Do Early Bird Tickets Work to Sell More Events?

Analysis of the early bird strategy in event ticket sales. Data, common mistakes and how to implement it correctly.

Jan 17, 2025

Verticals6 min

What ticketing software do nightclubs need?

Online ticket sales system for nightclubs and venues. Guest lists, VIP tables, dynamic pricing and capacity control.

Jan 16, 2025

Security5 min

How Do You Detect Fake Event Tickets?

Learn to identify fake tickets and protect your event ticket sales with QR anti-fraud technology and cryptographic validation.

Jan 15, 2025

Operations6 min

NFC Wristbands vs QR: Which Ticket for Your Event?

Complete comparison between NFC wristbands and QR event tickets: costs, speed, security and attendee experience.

Jan 14, 2025

Verticals6 min

How to Manage Sports Season Tickets Online?

Digitize season pass and ticket sales for sporting events. Renewals, transfers and member management on one platform.

Jan 13, 2025

Legal8 min

What is GDPR for event organizers?

Comply with data protection on your ticket sales platform. Complete GDPR guide for event management in Europe.

Jan 12, 2025

Strategy7 min

How Does Email Marketing Sell Event Tickets?

Increase online ticket sales with email marketing. Segmentation, automation and strategies to fill your event.

Jan 11, 2025

Strategy7 min

What Is Dynamic Ticket Pricing? Organizer Guide

Maximize event revenue with dynamic pricing for online ticket sales. Strategies, models and practical case studies.

Jan 10, 2025

Technology8 min

How do you choose a ticketing API for integration?

Integrate a ticket sales system into your website with REST API. Documentation, webhooks and integration best practices.

Jan 9, 2025

Operations5 min

How does real-time capacity management work?

Real-time capacity control tools for events. Comply with safety regulations and manage your venue capacity.

Jan 8, 2025

Operations6 min

How does festival access control work?

Best practices for access control with digital QR and NFC tickets for festivals and large-scale events.

Jan 5, 2025