Ticketmaster app for iPhone Released in UK

Ticketmaster app for iPhone Released in UK

LONDON, June 1, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

Ticketmaster UK [http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk ], a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
(NYSE:LYV) company, today announced the successful launch of the free Ticketmaster UK
iPhone(R) app.



iPhone users can use the free Ticketmaster app to discover events, browse event
details and purchase tickets from the most comprehensive database of live entertainment
events in the UK. As an extension of Ticketmaster.co.uk the app allows users to log into
their MyTicketmaster account for a seamless purchasing experience*.



The Ticketmaster app for iPhone scans users' iTunes music library to understand music
preferences and users can choose to have the iPhone's built-in location services activated
to automatically recommend relevant upcoming local events. Fans can further personalise
the recommended shows by using more than 40 preset filters.



The app also offers deep social media connections, allowing fans to easily Tweet and
Facebook(R) during the discovery phase, after purchasing tickets and even access artists
concert set lists, helping to extend the fun and excitement beyond the event itself. Users
will also be able to receive notifications and alerts about the events that interest them
direct to their phone, including information on last minute ticket availability.



Chris Edmonds, Managing Director, Ticketmaster UK, said: "We are delighted to be
bringing our Ticketmaster app for iPhone to the UK market. It's great news for our clients
and consumers. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the experience
of our consumers and this new free app is the perfect way for fans to access Ticketmaster
and purchase their tickets through their iPhone. The functionality and seamless
integration with Ticketmaster.co.uk and users' MyTicketmaster accounts delivers a
fantastic consumer experience."



Consumers can download the app direct to their iPhone from the Apple store now at:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ticketmaster-uk/id523775368?mt=8



About Ticketmaster:



With operations spanning 19 countries, Ticketmaster [http://www.ticketmaster.com ] is
the world leader in event ticketing and ranks among the top five eCommerce sites globally.
Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation Entertainment is the
world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market
leaders: Ticketmaster.com [http://www.ticketmaster.com ], Live Nation Concerts, Front Line
Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com [http://www.ticketmaster.com ]
is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with
almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows
annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist
management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation
Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800
advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through
its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit
http://www.livenation.com/investors.



Notes to the Editor



*The app allows users to search and browse events in Northern Ireland but currently
purchase is possible only through a 'click to call' function for Northern Irish events.



Ticketmaster UK Splash page URL: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ticketmaster_app



Link to download iPhone app:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ticketmaster-uk/id523775368?mt=8





Source: Ticketmaster UK Ltd

CONTACT: Jon Wiffen, PR Manager Ticketmaster UK: (Jon.Wiffen@ticketmaster.co.uk and +44-20-7344-4000)


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