Customize Your Ticket Security with Our New UV/Blacklight Feature

You already trust Worldwide Ticketcraft to provide the best in DIY ticket options, especially when it comes to modern security features. Of course, we’re always striving to offer state-of-the-art features for our tickets, whether that be novel materials and printing processes, useful products that complement your admissions packages, or better ways to handle security. Today we’d like to introduce our newest offering: customizable UV/blacklight security features.

You can now add a UV/blacklight security feature to any of our DIY tickets (General Admission or Reserved Seating), giving you peace of mind and ease of ticket checking at the venue on the night of your big event. UV/blacklight security is perfect for nightclubs, theatres, or outdoor venues, especially for events taking place in the evening. Low lighting is no excuse for sloppy ticket handling, and a UV security feature streamlines the checking process and makes it extremely difficult for forgeries to slip past. Just take a look at the image above to see this great new feature in action on a real ticket!

The best part is that our UV/blacklight security feature is customizable, too! We can use your logo or watermark to customize the UV-reactive image, making it easy to check tickets and help your guests breeze through entry. Fewer lines and less of a pain for the door attendants! The UV/blacklight image is applied to the back of a ticket, leaving the front unobstructed to best display your custom ticket designs.

As always, our tickets can be personalized to your heart’s content, and ordered in a wide variety of colors, styles, themes, and layouts. Try filling in your event information on our existing customizable designs, or uploading your own artwork! The UV/blacklight security option is available in addition to these already beloved features of ordering with Worldwide Ticketcraft. We want your next event to be a roaring success, and that starts with great admissions products.

With UV/blacklight features added to our suite of practical and effective security measures, you can be sure that only genuine ticket holders are getting through the door at your next event. Worldwide Ticketcraft is committed to upholding the highest standards in security and quality while providing you with easy-to-use ordering and design interfaces, as well as competitive prices and shipping times. With the admissions products taken care of, you can focus your energies on making your events truly special. The artists and venues you work with will thank you for your attention to detail and focus on security.

November 10, 2016 by Jennie Lyon Categories: FundraisingTags: event tickets, music venues, outdoor venues, security features, special events, theater venues, Tickets, UV Blacklight Leave a comment

Will New Admissions Technology Make Paper Tickets a Thing of the Past?

With all of the new technology available to event organizers and venues for ticketing and admissions—mobile check-in systems, QR code scanning on smart phones—will paper tickets become a thing of the past?

Companies like Peatix are developing technology that eliminates the need for both tearing paper tickets and QR code scanning. Their new platform, ColorSync, is a mobile check-in system for events that does not require manually scanning each individual ticket. The pros for venues and event organizers are that with group ticket scanning comes less liability and a smaller door staff roster. Fans may even benefit, too, from the effortless check-in system. The big downside of ColorSync is that its capabilities vary with light and different devices make operation difficult. Because using it is an “acquired skill” and more work needs to be done before ColorSync is a reliable platform, paper tickets aren’t out yet!

One of the main pros of using paper tickets is, of course, that it’s a tried-and-true system wherein a physical object, the ticket, is required for show admittance. There’s less room for sales and tracking errors because physical ticket stubs can serve as a safety net or backup if a computer system housing ticket numbers and attendee information that crashes. While systems like ColorSync have the potential to be utilized as a time saver, where fans check in by pulling up an app on their mobile devices to show doormen, human nature allows for delays when a guest comes unprepared: for example if someone forgets to load the app onto the device they’re carrying, isn’t ready with the open ticket when they arrive at the door, or any number of other delays or issues that already exist when fans check in with paper tickets. As with any technology, we can also assume that mobile check-in systems have the potential to be hacked, replicated, or otherwise compromised by those wishing to attend a show without paying or go backstage without permission. Concert tickets also serve a sentimental purpose, especially for fans who have made attending festivals and concerts into a lifestyle and take pride in the paper mementos they’ve amassed.

What do you think? Would the elimination of paper tickets make for a more enjoyable event experience or are you, similar to a true book-lover who forgoes e-readers, happy with the way things have been going all along with paper tickets?

 

 

July 28, 2014July 29, 2014 by Jennie Lyon Categories: FundraisingTags: concert venues, events, fan access, festivals, mobile ticket system, music artists, music events, music festivals, music venues, raffle tickets, rodeos, security features, summer advertising, summer events, technology, Tickets, vip access, wristbands Leave a comment

3 Great Tips When Organizing Your Next Raffle

Selling raffle tickets or giving away door prizes are great ways to draw guests to your event—whether it’s a fundraiser, auction, or social event. (Word to the wise: if you will be giving away prizes in exchange for raffle ticket purchases, make sure to check on your state’s legal guidelines regarding the matter!) Here are three tips to keep in mind when planning your next raffle.

#1 Decide on Prizes
After you’ve done the dirty work by checking on the laws surrounding raffles and auctions in your state, check a fun item off of your raffle to-do list by determining how many prizes to give away and what they’ll be. It’s typical to offer a great third prize like a restaurant gift card to several winners, a bigger prize like a weekend getaway for two to the second place winner, and a high-ticket item like a car for the grand prize. Whatever your budget, this model can be scaled up or down as needed. Consider your audience when choosing the prizes; if you’re running a primary school charity auction, some families with little ones and newborns may not be able to enjoy a weekend away for two because they can’t get away if they’re in charge of little ones, but might enjoy an afternoon at the spa instead.

#2 Keep the Odds in the Ticket-Holder’s Favor
This one is important if you really want to sell a lot of tickets! If you’re expecting a crowd of 1000 people, for example, you’ll want to make at least 15-20 prizes available to make sure the odds of winning aren’t so daunting that no one will play! Remember that not all prizes will equal the grand prize; ten $50 gift cards can make up part of that 15-20.

#3 Create a Pricing Model that Matches Your Audience
Just as you’ll consider your audience when choosing prizes, your raffle ticket pricing should also reflect where your audience is coming from. If the event is higher-end—something like a philharmonic fundraiser—you can safely assume that guests will plan on spending a little cash and can price tickets accordingly. Your raffle prices should also, of course, cover the expense far above and beyond the prizes you have to purchase (tip: try to get prizes donated!). If you’ll be selling raffle tickets at the door at a carnival or outdoor festival, keep the pricing scale lower- to mid-range to cater to a mixed audience.

We offer admission tickets with detachable stubs made especially for raffles as well as Chinese raffle tickets. Our eight themed, customizable raffle tickets give customers the option to customize up to ten lines of text on the main ticket to provide guests with all the information they need about the event including an announcement that there’s a chance for them to win a door prize. The 1.5” raffle stub—the portion attendees will hand in for the raffle—is pre-printed with three lines instructing guests to fill out their name, phone number, and email address. These designs are perfect for events that centered around an auction or prizes, though with customizable themes they are a great choice for auctions and fundraisers, as well!

Chinese raffle tickets, also known as Penny Social tickets, come in solid colors and are sold in packs of 500 sheets with 20 tickets per sheet. Event hosts can choose from eight solid colors and tickets are sequentially numbered. Prices for Chinese raffle tickets are as low as $28 for 500 tickets and ship within one to two business days, or same day if tickets are ordered by noon EST.

Check out the dynamic products at Worldwide Ticketcraft before planning your next raffle!

July 22, 2014January 19, 2016 by Jennie Lyon Categories: FundraisingTags: concert venues, events, fan access, festivals, music artists, music events, music festivals, music venues, raffle tickets, rodeos, security features, summer advertising, summer events, Tickets, vip access, wristbands Leave a comment

How to Use Wristbands and Chinese Raffle Tickets at Your Next Event

Wristbands are a great alternative to tickets if you’re hosting an event that doesn’t require a full ticket for admission.

A few examples of events where you may not need guests to carry around a ticket stub include shows or acoustic music in smaller, intimate venues, outdoor carnivals and festivals where guests may be coming and going throughout the evening, or for events with separated admittance areas like beer gardens or VIP lounges. These wristbands are perfect for one-day events and can also be used in conjunction with tickets for events, as noted, with backstage admittance or separate entry.

Our Tyvek wristbands are our most popular and least expensive wristband option. Choose from a rainbow of seven bright colors or purchase a variety pack. Wristbands are ¾” wide with a non-removable, tamper-resistant adhesive to fit even the littlest wrist. Bands are waterproof, lightweight, and durable. Customizable wristbands are sequentially numbered to help with sales and admission tracking and include one line of customizable text.

We also sell Chinese raffle tickets, also known as a Penny Social ticket. The solid color tickets are sold in packs of 500 sheets with 20 tickets per sheet. These tickets are also great for events where guests will enter and exit once (no coming and going during the show), carnivals and markets, and community social events. Event hosts can choose from eight solid colors and tickets are sequentially numbered. Prices for Chinese raffle tickets are as low as $28 for 500 tickets and ship within one to two business days, or same day if tickets are ordered by noon EST.

Check out our website to order wristbands or Chinese raffle tickets for your next event. If they’re not, we have plenty of other options to cover your admission needs including colorful, themed tickets and customizable raffle tickets.

YOUR TURN: What do you look for when choosing admission and raffle options for your events?

July 15, 2014November 25, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: concert venues, events, fan access, festivals, music artists, music events, music festivals, music venues, raffle tickets, rodeos, security features, summer advertising, summer events, Tickets, vip access, wristbands Leave a comment

Give Fans a Unique Experience with EventD8 Tickets

With so many bands to see and festivals, rodeos and nightclubs to attend this summer, why not go the extra mile to show your fans you care by offering customized tickets to your next event using one of EventD8’s hot ticket themes? With themes spanning many genres of music, artists and venues can pick tickets that fit their event’s vibe. EventD8’s 2×5.5” themed tickets feature a colorful image (like this EDM ticket) on a background of one of six different colors. Our multiple themes and color schemes are also great for events taking place over more than one day or with more than one artist or stage.

In addition to these options, artists and venues can customize up to seven lines of text on the main ticket and three lines on the ticket stub, and can choose ticket starting numbers for ease of tracking sales. If you need to fill all seven lines of text with show info, consider including a web or social media address or writing a personalized message to your fans like, “Thanks for the support!” to really go all out in showing your appreciation for them. All of our tickets feature a gold foil check mark and lock image on ticket fronts to increase security at the door as well as “VALID GENUINE” in clear varnish (resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry) across the back.

Speak to your fans in a unique way with personalized graphics and text when ordering for your next show, event, or tour. Your fans are the heart of your business—EventD8 helps you give them an experience as special as your music is to them.

July 8, 2014December 9, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: Advertising, artists, badges, concert venues, events, fan access, festivals, music artists, music events, music festivals, music venues, rodeos, security features, summer advertising, summer events, Tickets, vip access Leave a comment

Happy Independence Day from EventD8!

Independence Day, America’s beloved and festive birthday, is upon us! Nearly all big towns and cities celebrate Independence Day with music and, of course, fireworks. Nothing brings Americans together in spirit on the 4th like a dazzling fireworks extravaganza and patriotic music. We’ve scouted out some of the best large celebrations across the country.

Nashville, a city that loves America, goes bigger each year. This year the city will ring in the anniversary of our nation’s independence with 30,000 fireworks shells. If that wasn’t enough, the city will make the event extra special by choreographing the show to the Grammy-award-winning Nashville Symphony’s original medley of songs. The show will go on for 27 minutes, which is the town’s longest display in history. NOLA residents and visitors can catch fireworks, delicious eats, and huge musical names like Prince, Nile Rodgers, and Mary J. Blige at the three-day long Essence Festival over 4^th of July Weekend.

In America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, crowds will celebrate together starting at noon at the Party on the Parkway on Benjamin Franklin Parkway and enjoy food and entertainment including the “Largest Free Concert in America” beginning at 7pm with performances by The Roots, Jennifer Hudson, and more. The night closes with an exuberant fireworks finale over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Check out the details and find out where to snag the best fireworks viewing spot here.

Portland, Oregon’s Independence celebration will take place amidst the soulful, all-American sounds of the Waterfront Blues Festival, a four-day event at the Tom McCall Waterfront. The event benefits the Oregon Food Bank and is of course complete with a display of glittering fireworks over the Wilamette River. Mountain lovers can enjoy fireworks, camping, and over 60 musical acts at the three-day South Park Music and Camping Festival.

These are just a few of the many outstanding, patriotic celebrations happening all across the country. What are your party plans for the 4th?

Worldwide Ticket Craft supplies tickets, bands, passes, and more to cover the admission and security needs of concerts, fairs, and festivals—large and small! Learn more at WorldwideTicketCraft and have a safe and happy 4^th of July!

June 27, 2014December 9, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: 4th of July, Advertising, artists, badges, concert venues, events, fan access, Holiday advertising, music artists, music events, music venues, security features, summer events, Tickets, vip access Leave a comment

EventD8 Helps Music Artists Give Fans the VIP Experience

If you’re a musician or in the industry, you know how important a quality fan experience is to your success and enjoyment as a performer. At EventD8, we are committed to providing you, the artist, with quality, affordable admission products while offering your fans the ultimate concert experience.

We offer a variety of themed, personalized tickets that set us apart from the competition. The front of our 2×5.5″ theme tickets feature seven lines of text on the main ticket, two gold foil security badges, a ticket number, and a brightly colored, standout image that will show your fans you took the time to create a unique souvenir in exchange for their admission.

Because you as the artist can choose a unique ticket theme, add different colors for different nights or different levels of purchase, and can play with seven lines of personalized text on tickets, each set of tickets can be custom giving fans a VIP experience they won’t forget. Let’s say, for example, your show is selling tickets for general admission, backstage, and VIP/ all access levels – artists can purchase a set of themed tickets in one color to sell for general admission and another, smaller set with the custom wording “All Access” written across the front for backstage or VIP access. In addition, themed VIP badges come with lanyards making them perfect for top-level audience members. Fans who purchase floor seats or backstage access can be offered a brightly colored wristband to help them stand out from the crowd – making it quick and easy for venue staff to identify them immediately.

These are just a few of the ways that EventD8’s dynamic tickets, badges, and other admission products can be combined and customized to give your fans the ultimate concert experience. With prices as low as $25 for theme concert tickets, $40 for VIP badges, and $5 for wristbands, why not offer guests a combination of tickets, bands, and badges? Visit our website, to view our unique admission products for your next concert or show.

YOUR TURN: Are there other options that you as an artist look for in giving fans the VIP experience?

 

June 24, 2014December 9, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: Advertising, artists, badges, concert venues, events, fan access, music artists, music events, music venues, security features, summer events, Tickets, vip access Leave a comment

EventD8 Has Florida’s Nightclub Security Scene Covered

Summer is here and the nightlife in Southern Florida has heated up! With so many clubs on the nightlife scene, large venues may admit thousands of guests per night—which means thousands of IDs for door security to check and thousands of people for staff on the floor to keep track of on the dance floor and at the bar. Organized admissions policies and clear door security practices are essential for the smooth, orderly, and enjoyable operation of nightclubs. At particularly large nightclubs, like Club La Vela in Panama City Beach, FL (Florida’s largest nightclub, whose tagline is “Party With Thousands”), consistent ticketing and security credentials are of utmost importance. Ensuring that every admitted guest has paid the cover, is of legal age, and displays a drink wristband (if over 21) protects club owners and boosts business by:

1. Protecting the club legally by ensuring that everyone being served or drinking alcohol displays the proper wristband denoting that they are over 21. Floor security can easily spot underage drinkers who aren’t sporting a brightly colored wristband.
2. Reduces the need for additional security on roof decks and patios because only paying guests displaying wristbands can re-enter. This also means less hassle for guests who want to step outside for some fresh air because they don’t have to worry about carrying around a ticket stub or having to wait in line to re-enter.
3. Gives guests a sense of confidence and allows them to relax and enjoy the club knowing that there are orderly security measures in place to protect them.

We sell several products tailored to meet the multi-leveled security and admission needs of nightclubs offering dancing, drinks, live music, and special events. First, our brightly colored Tyvek wristbands are quick, tamper-proof and let floor security know that guests have been properly checked at the door. Bands come in seven colors with prices as low as $.02/band. Bands can be used in a variety of ways. Club owners may simply want each guest to wear one band to signify admittance though adding an additional drink band saves bar staff time when they’re assured that a customer’s ID has already been checked once. VIP guests will stand out and can flaunt their status with a laminated VIP pass, and security crew badges offer properly displayed and clear credentials to internal and external security staff, providing for ease of operations as well as allowing guests to relax and enjoy the club.

Many of Florida’s larger nightclubs also host weekly, monthly, and one-time DJ’s or acts. EventD8’s wide selection of themed music tickets allow for quick admittance of paying guests as well as a souvenir; guests keep their bragging rights with a custom ticket stub from the best EDM show of the summer. Tickets and wristbands allow for multi-layered security and ensure club owners that no one is crashing the show—a plus for entertainers, as well.

Whether your nightclub hosts special events, VIP guests, world-class entertainers, or nightly DJ’s and dancing, EventD8 has your security covered.

To get you excited for the South Florida Nightclub scene – we have gathered the 10 hottest night clubs for you!

10 Hot South Florida Nightclubs:

1. Club La Vela, Panama City Beach
Florida’s largest nightclub, boasting a crowd numbering in the thousands each night and offering a special deal, act, or theme almost every night of the week.

2. Push Ultra, Downtown St. Petersburg
Widely regarding as the best club in the Tampa area, perhaps due to the chic atmosphere, celebrity clientele, and world-class DJ’s you can enjoy there.

3. The Wave at Shephard’s, Clearwater Beach
A state of the art, multi-layered club at Shephard’s Beach Resort, The Wave bills as an area hot spot with full bottle service, VIP lounges, and special events.

4. Club Prana, Ybor City
Prana’s been around for over a decade and offers a sky bar and an impressive five levels of dance music including hip-hop, latin, and, reggae. Club Prana is a go-to stop for most clubbers in Ybor.

5. Art Bar, Fort Lauderdale
This funky, eclectic space draws lovers of Art Deco and Top 40 hits but also offers exceptional VIP service to guests—who party notoriously hard.

6. The Chase, Fort Lauderdale
A beautiful, sophisticated venue encompassing over 10,000 square feet where the legendary Christopher’s used to be, The Chase is not just a night club but also a great choice VIP events, with its catwalk and red velvet bed, and venue for dancers, DJ’s, and the artistry of a high-end Executive Chef.

7. The Manor, Wilton Manors
This chic, sophisticated club and ultra lounge hosts DJ’s and fashionable theme nights, serving as South Florida’s premiere gay destination

8. Nikki Beach, Miami Beach
Nikki Beach boasts a true cabana atmosphere, welcoming South Beach models, jet-setting celebrities, and lovers of global fare—not to mention the excellent DJ’s!

9. Club Space, Miami
A former warehouse, Club Space attracts Miami’s top DJ’s and a whole lot of serious partiers with its 30,000 square foot dance floor, open air patio, light shows, super loud sound system, and hipster clientele.

10. Mynt Lounge, South Beach
A Miami nightlife staple, Mynt infuses the hip-hop and house music filled air with sweet and sensual scents using an aromatherapy system. The club offers a 40 foot open bar as well as a glassed-in Ultra Lounge.

June 17, 2014December 9, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: Advertising, artists, dance clubs, event advertising, florida, nightclubs, security, security features, south florida, special events, summer events, ticket security, venues 2 Comments

Where Can I Buy Raffle Tickets?

Whether you’re hosting a carnival, fundraiser, festival, tournament, or other special event, raffles are a great way to involve attendees the moment they arrive. Our raffle tickets offer features that will add fun to any festival or fundraising event.

If you’re looking to organize a raffle at your next event, you’ll need admission tickets with a detachable stub made especially for raffles. We offer personalized raffle tickets with an option to customize up to ten lines of text. Get fan excited by announcing that there’s a chance for them to win a door prize. The 1.5” raffle stub—the portion attendees will hand in for the raffle—is pre-printed with three lines instructing guests to fill out their name, phone number, and email address. Our design themes include Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Fall Festival Raffle, Halloween Carnival Raffle, Firefighter Rescue Raffle, Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Wet Paint Raffle, or Casino/Texas Hold’em/Poker Tournament Fundraiser. Our full color custom raffle tickets are great for fundraisers and raffles because they have jumbo numbers that are easy to read. You can view an example with our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser theme here. Our themed raffle tickets are priced as low as $60 for 250 tickets. Proofs for customizable theme tickets are provided within 24 business hours and orders ship in three to five business days.

In addition to custom raffle tickets, we sell Chinese raffle tickets, also known as penny socials and tricky trays. The solid color tickets are sold in packs of 500 sheets with 20 tickets per sheet. These tickets are great for regular events like bingo nights or auctions. Event hosts can choose from eight solid colors and tickets are sequentially numbered. Prices for Chinese raffle tickets are as low as $28 for 500 tickets and ship within one to two business days, or same day if tickets are ordered by noon EST.

Whatever your fundraising or social event, EventD8 has your admission needs covered! You can buy raffle tickets on www.worldwideticketcraft.com.

June 16, 2014December 9, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: Advertising, artists, event advertising, raffle tickets, security, security features, special events, summer events, ticket security, venues Leave a comment

EventD8 Products Offer Security Features to Protect Artists and Venues

Our tickets not only beat the competition on price, design, and quality, but also offer essential security features to provide additional security at the door. It’s important to our artists, who have put so much time, care, and energy into creating their brand and sound, to choose a ticketing company who offers security as a standard. Our custom tickets feature two gold foils on the front, sequential numbering, and a clear varnish. The gold foils, which appear as a check mark and lock, are located on the front of tickets. Ticket backs include a clear varnish reading “VALID GENUINE” across the top. The words appear glossier than the ticket stock, and can be felt by running a finger across the ticket back. Additionally tickets are sequentially ordered and venues or artists can choose the starting number; this numbering is useful for ticket sale tracking and crowd control. These security features make tickets difficult to replicate. We’ve put together the above short video to better illustrate our security features.

Our tickets can be personalized and ordered in a variety of colors, styles, and themes. Ticket designs are set against a backdrop of one of up to six colors to separate performances with multiple dates or times. This allows venues and artists to easily glance at a ticket-holder’s ticket stub and see that the color corresponds with the correct day of the event. The back of our 2×5.5” tickets includes a generic disclaimer used for most ticketed events and buyers can choose Spanish or English for this disclaimer. The 1.25” ticket stub is numbered to track attendance and has four lines on the back for use as a raffle ticket. Alternatively, vendors may choose to waive the disclaimer or send us their personal artwork or ad to be included on the back of the ticket. Custom event products are affordable, easy to personalize, and ship in 3-5 business days.

We also offer concert credentials to cover internal access to your event. These include backstage passes for VIP, security, or crew and can be used to identify volunteers, vendors, or media. These badges are laminated and sturdy and come in a choice of six colors. Personalized artwork and text can be included.

With all of the security features we offer, artists and venues can rest assured that only paying ticket-holders are making their way through the door. Our mission is to help you sell tickets and stay protected so your business can thrive. We are motivated to help you sell tickets, retain fans and attract future audiences! To learn more, ask a question, or purchase security tickets online.

June 3, 2014July 15, 2015 by jennielyon Categories: FundraisingTags: Advertising, artists, event advertising, security, security features, special events, summer events, ticket security, venues 1 Comment