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Black History Month is a time for us to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Black community in the music and live industry, as well as our phenomenal employees who make DICE everything that it is today. My name is Zoë Collins, and I’m the Global DEI Partner at DICE. A core element of my role is supporting and amplifying the voices of our Employee Community Groups (ECGs) throughout the year, particularly during important moments like Black History Month in the UK. ⭐️ This year’s theme at DICE is all about Celebrating our Changemakers & Reclaiming Narratives. There are numerous successful changemakers and trailblazers who have transformed and continue to transform the landscape of many industries in the UK and around the world. This Black History Month, we aspire to acknowledge the contributions of changemakers from the past while celebrating the achievements of those making a difference today. Our Culture Collective ECG provides an inclusive support network for employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. The Culture Collective believes in the power of stories, traditions, and perspectives to create a respectful and harmonious workforce. Using the power of storytelling throughout the month, our employees will be hearing from various visionaries in and outside of DICE to learn about their journeys. With the support of the DEI Team, our Culture Collective ECG has planned some exciting events for our employees, including... 🍽 Lunch and Learn in our London office where we’ll hear from the founder of The Suya Pit  💡 Community insights from some of our incredible DICE employees  🕺 Showcasing curated live events, music, and more from the Black community across the UK throughout October on DICE 🎉 Celebratory discussions on breaking out of your comfort zone with our Culture Collective Lead & Head of Music (New Gen & Communities), Ife Awosika, and friends of DICE from DLT, Netflix, Nike and Guap Magazine. Plus a few words from Ife - Chair Lead of the Culture Collective: ❓ What does this year's theme mean to you? I’m in love with this year's theme! Growing up, success was only really celebrated professionally when we worked in the traditional sectors our parents directed us into. Any careers outside of medicine, law, engineering or finance were rarely celebrated or highlighted within our family dynamics. Fast forward to 2024, across the world, we have so many exceptional changemakers and trailblazers within music, entertainment, fashion and technology changing the fabric of their industries. ❓ What are you looking forward to this BHM? There is so much excellence and significant achievements within the Black community that should always be celebrated. This month, we aim to celebrate, be loud, champion our peers, and bring all of these great successes to the forefront of everyone’s attention. #BHM #BHMUK #DEI

You won't want to miss this upcoming discussion on the innovations and technology transforming live music with DICE's Director of Music Partnerships, Sophie Doherty! 🗓 Friday, 11 October ⏰ 4:30 - 6:15pm ➡ https://lnkd.in/e5C-QkNq

We go out a lot, and so do you. What’s missing in the fan experience that’ll make the night go from “meh” to “memorable”? 👀

🤏 A “pinch me” moment helping Olivia Dean, one of our favorite artists here at DICE! 💜 Olivia Dean’s team used DICE Extras to sell merch at her pop-up and improve their fans' shopping experience. Extras boosted sales of her merch by 50% 👕📈 during her three sold-out shows at Eventim Apollo as part of her “Messy Tour 2024”. Olivia’s manager, Emily Braham, shared: “It’s so great to see DICE expanding their offering to include merch and other Extras. For us, fan experience is paramount, so their ability to speak directly with fans is very valuable. It gives artists more access and control to their business and much-needed additional revenue. We’re excited to grow more experiences with DICE.” DICE is more than just ticketing. Our brand new 'Extras' product directly helps event creators and artists sell products and experiences alongside their DICE events, forming deeper ways for fans to connect with their favorite artists and shows. 💰With DICE Extras, artists can sell everything. Artists are selling experiential add-ons like meet & greets, soundcheck access, after-parties, and backstage access. And, artists like Olivia Dean are selling merch & memorabilia, including clothing, CDs/vinyl, and signed goods. DICE Extras is here to help artists connect with fans like never before—with pop-up shops, flexible delivery options, and a smooth experience for everyone. We’re proud to support and empower artists, big and small, helping them grow their earnings along the way while giving fans a stronger on-site experience. 📢 Calling Artist Teams & Event Organizers 📢 Want to sell with Extras at your Events? Sell Experiences, Accommodation & Transport, Food & Drink, and Merch at your shows. Comment below 👇 or email us at [email protected] to get started! 🤘📈

Over the past three months, with the support of our DEI team, our Pride365 Employee Community Group (ECG) curated a series of exciting events to celebrate Pride and foster inclusivity across our global offices. From Pride-themed breakfasts supporting local LGBTQIA+ food vendors 🥞 to a Queer Culture Club where we watched Breakfast on Pluto (a film that beautifully explores identity, love, and resilience) 🎬, and Pride parties at our London and New York offices 🪩, these moments brought us together and encouraged everyone to be their authentic selves. A huge thank you to our Pride365 ECG for creating these safe spaces for us to come together, learn, and celebrate! ✨ DICE’s Head of Partnership Operations and Chair Lead of the Pride365 ECG, Corrie McLean, noted the impact and importance of the past three months: “After one of our PRIDE 365 events during our Pride season, a fairly new DICE team member pulled me aside afterwards to thank us for putting the event together. They were worried about being accepted in a new workplace and finding ‘their people,’ and this was the first chance they had to meet others outside of their small team and connect about being queer. They were grateful and visibly emotional — it is that very sense of belonging and connection that we hope to achieve everyday, so it left a lasting impression and fueled my fire even more.” ❤️ 🏳️🌈 #DEI #Pride #ECG

Curious how our Founder and CEO Phil Hutcheon built DICE to redefine ticketing? 👀👂 Tune into the latest LegendsNLeaders podcast episode with Ben Weiss to hear more about Phil's entrepreneurial journey, DICE's founding story, the importance of building trust with fans, and more! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eCT3kC3r Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e_qaWt5y Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/esxyHWJX #entrepreneur #ticketing

The Oasis reunion tour is massive news for fans, but how will it affect the larger live industry? 💭 Andrew Foggin, DICE's Global Head of Music, tells Billboard: “These high profile, beloved artists serve as a catalyst to get people out more. They don’t just draw crowds to massive stadium events, but they also remind people what makes live music so special, creating benefits for the rest of the industry.” Read more about the "supersonic boost" here 💥 ➡ https://lnkd.in/grkZHCxW #touring #liveevents #livemusic

Labor Day might be the unofficial end of summer, but NYC is the city that never sleeps—and seasons don’t apply here! 🌃 Whether you're vibing at The Brooklyn Mirage at Avant Gardner or chilling at The Nursery at public records, we’ve got the lowdown on where to keep the energy high all fall long. 🍂🍸 From rooftop bars with stunning city views to open-air venues under the stars, there’s something for everyone. Check out our latest blog to discover the spots that keep NYC buzzing, no matter the season ✨ 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeySCMBY #nyc #venues

We’re excited to share that we have two SXSW PanelPickers in the running this year! ✌ 🛍 DICE’s VP of Commerce, Jack Driessen, is teaming up with Highsnobiety’s Nichelle Sanders to discuss the intersection of commerce and ticketing and what it means for the future of live events.  https://lnkd.in/eix8Ukun 🗣 Our Head of Consumer Marketing, Andrea Chen, will chat about the role of community-led storytelling in reshaping brand marketing alongside Battenhall and Warner Music Group.  https://lnkd.in/eirwfpCM But we need your help – community voting is open now through Saturday, August 18! Spare us a vote? 🎟 🗳 #SXSW #SXSW2025 #PanelPicker2025

Our CBO Katie Soo spoke with Bloomberg about how more than half of DICE users in the US said they would happily go to a gig or festival just for the ✨ vibes ✨ “We’ve been seeing this rise of so-called ‘vibe hunters.’ It’s a lot of this behavior where people want to go out and have a shared, community-oriented experience that allows them to be in each other’s company.” 🎶 👥 Read more below ⬇👇 #ExperienceEconomy #Community #LiveMusic #GoodVibes https://lnkd.in/ekKt7uBF