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London, UK, December 10, 2009 - GigJunkie.net, the online concert tickets and gig listings site, today announced a strategic partnership with AOL owned Bebo, launching its first ever social networking collaboration and 'Tour Dates' application (http://www.bebo.com/tourdates).
Launched in 2008 GigJunkie.net (http://www.gigjunkie.net) is designed to make it easier for live music fans to search for their favourite gigs and get the best deals on tickets. GigJunkie.net gets ticket feeds from all of the UK's primary and secondary ticket agents so fans can search for any band and venue in one listing, compare prices and buy tickets from their preferred agent. The partnership, designed to bring Bebo users closer to their favourite artists, has already led to major music labels such as; Atlantic (www.bebo.com/Paramore, www.bebo.com/CobraStarship) and leading Independents, including UK record label, Visible Noise (www.bebo.com/Lostprophets) adopting the application, with their artists' gigs automatically listed by Tour Dates to take fans into the New Year and beyond. Bebo's 'Tour Dates' application means that fans need never miss out on tickets to another gig by their favourite bands and artists.
David MacDonald, Business Development Director Europe, Bebo said: "The PRS reported earlier this year that concert ticket sales have grown in the region of 13%, as the industry as whole continues to evolve and adapt to digital distribution. By partnering with GigJunkie we are offering our users the widest choice of legitimate ticketing merchants through one provider, while helping labels to build an ecosystem around music by allowing direct access from the profile experience. With our music strategy, we want to cut through the clutter and engage users with what matters most to them and on their terms."
A first for both GigJunkie and Bebo this collaboration is designed to excite music fans and to celebrate its launch, GigJunkie is giving Bebo users the chance to win free tickets to the best new bands, superstar stadium fillers and unique gig experiences in addition to a signed copy/copies of Activision's new DJ Hero, Renegade Edition.
Marc Bridgen, Co-Founder, GigJunkie added: "Today marks the launch of our first ever partnership with a social network. GigJunkie.net is the ultimate live music website dedicated to delivering the UK's most definitive and independent gig listings. The launch of our Tour Dates application means that devotees on Bebo need never miss out on tickets to another gig by their favourite bands or artists. We also want to give something back to real fans and the launch of our Christmas competition is about doing just that!"
By downloading the Tour Dates Application on Bebo.com users will automatically be entered into a competition to win �500 worth of tickets to gigs of their choice & a signed copy of Activision's DJ Hero and a signed copy of Taylor Swift's new album, with many other prizes on offer. To find out more about the Tour Dates app and competition go to: http://www.bebo.com/tourdates
Source for metrics data in this release:
*comScore Media Metrix October 2009
GIGJUNKIE JOINS WITH BEBO IN SOCIAL NETWORKING PARTNERSHIP
December 10, 2009
Bebo's the ticket!London, UK, December 10, 2009 - GigJunkie.net, the online concert tickets and gig listings site, today announced a strategic partnership with AOL owned Bebo, launching its first ever social networking collaboration and 'Tour Dates' application (http://www.bebo.com/tourdates).
Launched in 2008 GigJunkie.net (http://www.gigjunkie.net) is designed to make it easier for live music fans to search for their favourite gigs and get the best deals on tickets. GigJunkie.net gets ticket feeds from all of the UK's primary and secondary ticket agents so fans can search for any band and venue in one listing, compare prices and buy tickets from their preferred agent. The partnership, designed to bring Bebo users closer to their favourite artists, has already led to major music labels such as; Atlantic (www.bebo.com/Paramore, www.bebo.com/CobraStarship) and leading Independents, including UK record label, Visible Noise (www.bebo.com/Lostprophets) adopting the application, with their artists' gigs automatically listed by Tour Dates to take fans into the New Year and beyond. Bebo's 'Tour Dates' application means that fans need never miss out on tickets to another gig by their favourite bands and artists.
David MacDonald, Business Development Director Europe, Bebo said: "The PRS reported earlier this year that concert ticket sales have grown in the region of 13%, as the industry as whole continues to evolve and adapt to digital distribution. By partnering with GigJunkie we are offering our users the widest choice of legitimate ticketing merchants through one provider, while helping labels to build an ecosystem around music by allowing direct access from the profile experience. With our music strategy, we want to cut through the clutter and engage users with what matters most to them and on their terms."
A first for both GigJunkie and Bebo this collaboration is designed to excite music fans and to celebrate its launch, GigJunkie is giving Bebo users the chance to win free tickets to the best new bands, superstar stadium fillers and unique gig experiences in addition to a signed copy/copies of Activision's new DJ Hero, Renegade Edition.
Marc Bridgen, Co-Founder, GigJunkie added: "Today marks the launch of our first ever partnership with a social network. GigJunkie.net is the ultimate live music website dedicated to delivering the UK's most definitive and independent gig listings. The launch of our Tour Dates application means that devotees on Bebo need never miss out on tickets to another gig by their favourite bands or artists. We also want to give something back to real fans and the launch of our Christmas competition is about doing just that!"
By downloading the Tour Dates Application on Bebo.com users will automatically be entered into a competition to win �500 worth of tickets to gigs of their choice & a signed copy of Activision's DJ Hero and a signed copy of Taylor Swift's new album, with many other prizes on offer. To find out more about the Tour Dates app and competition go to: http://www.bebo.com/tourdates
Source for metrics data in this release:
*comScore Media Metrix October 2009
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