TikTok Partners With Ticketmaster To Allow Aussie Artists to Sell Tickets Directly On The App

TikTok and Ticketmaster have announced the expansion of their groundbreaking ticketing partnership to over 20 new countries, with Australia securing a spot in the lineup.

Following a successful trial run in the United States in 2022, this collaboration is set to provide Australian artists with a unique platform to sell tickets directly to their fan base through the hugely popular social media app.

Certified Artists on TikTok can now seamlessly integrate the Ticketmaster ticketing feature to promote their live events and connect with fans on a global scale. With just a few clicks, music enthusiasts from all corners of the world can effortlessly discover and purchase tickets for events directly within the TikTok platform.

The in-app feature is poised to empower artists by allowing them to enhance their presence on TikTok, promoting live gigs to both their existing fan base and potential new followers.

The tool offers a unique opportunity for artists to expand their global audience and elevate their careers by adding Ticketmaster event links to their videos before sharing them with the TikTok community.

Since its beta launch, the partnership has garnered substantial success, with over 2.5 billion views of videos incorporating the in-app ticketing features by artists, sports teams, and event organisers, with artists such as Niall Horan, The Kooks, Burna Boy, and DJ Snake, embracing the innovative approach.

As the partnership evolves, TikTok and Ticketmaster are set to redefine the way artists connect with their audience, presenting new opportunities for growth and exposure in the ever-expanding digital landscape.

Music fans can anticipate an increasingly integrated and immersive experience as they discover and engage with their favourite artists on TikTok.

Michael Kümmerle, Global Music Partnership Development Lead, TikTok, said: "This is an exciting moment for the millions of passionate music fans in the TikTok community.”

“By enabling fans to buy tickets directly through TikTok, we're giving artists the opportunity to reach ticket buyers in a whole new way and change the game for live events around the world. As we bring fans closer to the artists and events they love, we hope to deliver further value to all artists throughout all stages of their careers and provide more opportunities for a growing fanbase.”

“We are very excited to see how our partnership with Ticketmaster will develop over time."

Michael Chua, VP Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Ticketmaster, added: "Today’s music lives on a global stage and the demand for 'live' has never been greater. Through our partnership, TikTok and Ticketmaster are empowering artists to easily connect their content to event discovery and ticket purchase in-app making it easier than ever for fans around the world to experience their favorite artists live."