Thursday, April 24, 2008
YOUNGSTOWN —The city finalized a contract to have Ticketmaster handle ticketing at its Chevrolet Centre, and should have a deal in place within two weeks with a national firm to help with booking acts and promoting the facility.
Negotiations with Global Spectrum and SMG, both of Philadelphia, for the latter responsibilities are productive, Mayor Jay Williams said Thursday.
“They’re both still in play,” Williams said. “We want what’s best for the facility. Both bring a certain level of expertise.”
The national company would provide support for the center in marketing, event booking, risk management and insurance, administration and financing.
The city’s board of control approved a five-year contract today with Ticketmaster, the nation’s largest event ticketing agency.
The West Hollywood, Calif., company officially takes over the center’s ticketing responsibilities Thursday.
The company is guaranteeing $125,000, paid in equal amounts of $25,000 each year.
The company also expects to generate $942,000 in royalties on ticket surcharges over the life of the contract.
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