Tickets for Good are delighted to announce a new programme to offer free and heavily discounted tickets for festivals, live music, sport, comedy, and theatre events to millions of households affected by the cost of living crisis. This initiative is part of our ongoing mission to provide NHS and charity workers with access to cultural events. We're proud to announce the creation of ‘The Ticket Bank’, specifically aimed at the 8 million people struggling with the cost of living crisis. Anyone receiving UK Government cost of living payments can sign up on our platform immediately.
https://ticketbank.ticketsforgood.co.uk/
We've garnered the support of major UK promoters, with festivals such as Strawberries & Creem, The Cambridge Club Festival, and Tramlines in Sheffield, among others, offering tickets. Renowned venues like The Stand Comedy Club and The National Theatre, and heritage organisations like the Roman Baths, are also participating. With the help of the London Symphony Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra, we're also ensuring that classical music remains accessible during these tough times. Additionally, we've teamed up with sports organisations, like Newcastle Thunder and Durham County Cricket Club, to provide a variety of sports tickets.
The Head of Marketing for S&C Productions, Sam Mellor, and Sacha Lord, the Nighttime Economy Advisor for Manchester, have expressed their enthusiasm for partnering with us. Their support emphasises our shared goal of making events accessible to all, regardless of economic circumstances.
Sam Mellor — Head of Marketing for S&C Productions said
'We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Tickets For Good, to provide greater access to music festivals for everyone — regardless of economic circumstance. Events are better shared, and we hope we can welcome more people to enjoy The Cambridge Club together this year.'
Sacha Lord — Nighttime Economy Advisor for Manchester, co-founder of Parklife Festival and the Warehouse Project said, 'It’s a true honour to be partnering with Tickets for Good, an organisation that helps us support a vast array of projects and people as a result. Making Parklife accessible to as many people as possible is what we’re all about.'
The current cost of living crisis is putting immense pressure on families and individuals in the UK, with a significant impact on mental health. As the Founder and CEO of Tickets for Good, we believe it's essential to help people find some respite through these challenging times. Jack Neville, our Director of Ticketing & Growth, shares this sentiment, emphasizing our commitment to making cultural experiences accessible to everyone.
Robbie Williams, a major investor in Tickets for Good, echoes our mission, highlighting the importance of access to the arts for all. He's excited about our UK-wide project to assist those affected by the cost of living crisis. He said, 'Access to the arts is a cause close to my heart — the magic of live entertainment is something everyone should be able to benefit from. So, I’m thrilled to be working with Tickets for Good as they launch the first UK-wide project to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis to access a fantastic range of events.'
Steve Rimmer — Tickets for Good, Founder and CEO said, 'The cost of living crisis is having a profound effect on millions of people. Buying tickets for events is just not possible for everyone as people struggle to balance financial commitments. We’re delighted to help our events partners give back to the nation at large scale through free and heavily discounted tickets.'
Jack Neville — Tickets For Good Director of Ticketing & Growth added,
'Life’s best moments shouldn’t be reserved for those that can afford it. Our mission is to make amazing shared experiences accessible to everyone, from hilarious comedy shows and mesmerising music gigs to the thrill of taking the family to a match day, we’re launching our Ticket Bank to help democratise the arts.'
After becoming the biggest investor in Tickets for Good, music superstar Robbie Williams said, “Access to the arts is a cause close to my heart — the magic of live entertainment is something everyone should be able to benefit from. So, I’m thrilled to be working with Tickets for Good as they launch the first UK-wide project to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis to access a fantastic range of events.”
To join Tickets for Good's Ticket Bank, simply sign up if you've received UK Government cost-of-living payments. The platform is free to join, and members pay a maximum £3.95 booking fee for tickets. For more information on eligibility, please visit the UK Government's guidance on cost-of-living payments.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment