Buying Concert Tickets On The Go – Smartphone Concert Ticket Apps Explored
TThere was a time when there was a certain level of panic involved in queueing for hours to get your hands on a ticket for the biggest concert of the year, but thankfully the days of standing in line, waiting in a phone queue, or hammering refresh on your browser on ticket sales sites like BoxOfficeHero are truly numbered.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could buy tickets while sitting on the train or bus – the second you see a billboard advertising your favorite artist’s upcoming show? Wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s on in terms of concerts and events in your current location by simply turning on a smartphone app?
How about if you’re in a band yourself – wouldn’t it be ace if people could see your performance locations, dates and information about your band when looking for some live music this weekend – to encourage them to buy tickets for YOUR show?
With the release of a number of awesome concert ticket apps for smartphones, you can do all of the above, and a whole lot more besides.
Here we reveal the top ticket apps for your Smartphone that are currently available on the market and exactly why you need to download them.
Bandsintown (Free)
Bandsintown, as the name suggests, lets you know exactly when your favorite bands are coming to town and where they will play. This great app first scans your music library, then customizes in app concert listings to match the music genres on your device. A great idea for those of us that are keen on discovering new bands as the app will suggest similar artists to the ones you already listen to. If you have no music on your device, don’t worry, you can sync your iTunes, Pandora, Last.fm, and Google Play accounts making finding the tickets you want a piece of cake.
Verdict – Great syncing abilities and a personal concert listing make this app a good bet for any music lover.
Songkick (Free)
Songkick has a similar feel to Bandsintown as it also tailors concert listings to suit your tastes, but its accurate venue maps and extensive range of ticket options give it that little something extra. Many users that have tried various apps claim that Songkick is the most user friendly, and with consistently high ratings on Google play i’s easy to see why it’s so popular. Songkick also allows you to purchase tickets for concerts virtually anywhere in the world which is a distinct advantage over the many localized apps on the market.
Verdict – Great customer feedback and the ability to add multiple worldwide locations when purchasing tickets makes this app a safe bet for a good purchasing experience.
Live Nation (Free)
Billed as the world’s leading live entertainment company, Live Nation‘s app has a big name to live up to, and fortunately for them the app seems flawless. Live Nation’s exclusive app pre-sales, on sales, and last minute tickets are just some of its great features. Good deals are easy to find in this app and if you really want to be the first to get tickets to that show then this is the app for you.
Verdict – A good variety of deals and offers in this app make it a good choice for those looking for bargains or exclusive tickets.
StubHub (Free)
Fancy having the world’s largest ticket marketplace right on your home screen? Then look no further than the StubHub app. A vast database of ticket retailers means that you are virtually guaranteed to find great tickets at good prices. But the most interesting feature of this app is the ability to sell extra tickets in app. If the show you want to see is sold out there is always a good chance that someone is selling some spares on StubHub. Any tickets you buy from private sellers are available for instant download so you can even buy them hours before the show and use your phone to gain entry.
Verdict – A superb app with that does everything you want from a concert ticket app. Definitely a must have for serious concert goers.
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