Episode 590 - Modern Event Ticketing With Ritesh Patel

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Ritesh brings a wealth of experience to the platform. Having promoted over 400 shows worldwide, and with a background in cloud and systems administration, he had the vision to reimagine how event promotion and ticketing could work. That vision attracted investors including the founders of YouTube, Twitch, and Reddit. Alongside Ticket Fairy, Ritesh is also Director of LOCUS, a music series hosted in Tulum, Bali, Bristol, and Sydney, featuring some of the world’s most acclaimed DJs, producers, and live acts. 🎯 In this episode, we cover:How Ticket Fairy is changing festival promotion and gig marketingThe challenge of the secondary ticket marketCultural differences in event promotion around the globeThe future of event technology and ticketing platformsRitesh’s journey from promoter to tech entrepreneur This is a must-listen for promoters, event organizers, and artists who want to understand where ticketing and live events are headed. 📍 Recorded from Ritesh’s office in London. A video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube. _ Additional Resources: To learn more about Ritesh and The Ticket Fairy, please visit https://www.ticketfairy.com/ – (FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registration Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world. 📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social 🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle. Produced by APodcastGeek https://apodcastgeek.com/