ShowRave Journal

Ideas for better events, bookings, and live experiences

Practical notes for organisers, attendees, creators, and teams building memorable moments.

Local market: United Kingdom

Browse event guides and organiser advice for United Kingdom. Operational account and checkout flows continue securely on showrave.com.

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Traditional Ticketing Fees vs Modern Event Sales Costs in 2026

Not all ticketing fee models work the same way. A clear explanation of the different structures, organiser-deducted, buyer-added, subscription, and payout-deduction, and what each means for your revenue and your buyer's checkout experience.

Platform Comparisons 8 mins read
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GDPR and Event Ticketing: What Organisers Need to Know

When you collect ticket buyer data, GDPR applies. What UK and EU organisers must do with attendee information, how to handle consent, how long to keep data, and what ShowRave does at the platform level.

How-To Guides 9 mins read
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Hackathon and Tech Event Registration and Ticketing

Hackathons and tech events have specific registration requirements: team compositions, dietary data for long events, equipment selection, skill level capture, and an audience that expects a fast, clean checkout. How to configure each of these.

Event Types 9 mins read
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How Event Organisers Can Reduce No-Shows and Improve Attendance

No-shows cost organisers revenue, capacity, and credibility. A practical guide to reducing the gap between tickets sold and people who actually attend, with specific tactics for corporate and professional events.

How-To Guides 9 mins read
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How Event Organisers Can Sell Tickets on Instagram

Instagram has no native ticket sales. The bio link, Story swipe-up, Reels reach, and affiliate tracking are how it actually drives purchases. A channel-specific guide to turning Instagram followers into ticket buyers.

Event Marketing 9 mins read
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How to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Event Tickets

ShowRave supports cryptocurrency payment alongside standard card checkout. When it makes sense, which events benefit most, and what the buyer experience actually looks like.

Tools & Features 8 mins read
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How to Add Your ShowRave Ticket to Apple Wallet

ShowRave generates iOS Wallet passes for every ticket. How the pass works, why it makes event entry faster, and what attendees and organisers both gain from having the ticket in Apple Wallet rather than buried in an email.

Tools & Features 7 mins read
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How to Build an Event Brand That Sells Tickets Without Advertising

The most efficient ticket sales channel in the long run is an audience that already knows and trusts your event. How to build that brand across events, not just within them.

Event Marketing 9 mins read
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How to Build Trust Before People Buy Tickets to Your Event

A buyer who does not trust the event will not buy a ticket regardless of how good the marketing is. How to build credibility through your event page, social proof, platform choice, and communications that make purchasing feel safe.

Event Marketing 9 mins read
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How to Create a Seating Plan for Your Event

A practical guide to designing a seating plan for theatre, sports, and conference events: when assigned seating makes sense, how to zone a venue, how to price by location, and what to do when plans change.

How-To Guides 6 mins read
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