About

Why Ticketsolve exists

We believe arts and cultural organisations deserve tools that support their purpose, not get in the way. Ticketsolve exists to give teams the clarity, control, and confidence to run their organisations on their own terms.

We’re building the cultural sector’s operating system. 
A unified platform for ticketing, marketing, fundraising, payments, and beyond, shaped entirely by the needs of the people who use it every day.

This is Ticketsolve

We’re an independent, customer-driven team working exclusively with the arts and cultural sector across the UK and Ireland. For nearly two decades, we’ve helped hundreds of organisations grow their impact with better tools, stronger data, and lasting partnerships.

Our team

Why we do it

The people creating live experiences deserve software that respects their work. That means fewer silos, smarter workflows, and support that’s there when it’s needed most, so your team can focus on delivering unforgettable moments.

Our Story

We’re with you

Our passion and expertise mean nothing without the trust of our customers. Once you join the Ticketsolve Community, we’ll be with you every step, from your first onboarding call to your next big success story.

Our Community

At Ticketsolve, what matters most is helping organisations thrive

We’re experts

With 18 years of hands-on experience, we know how cultural organisations work and how to help them grow audiences, revenue, and impact.

We’re future-oriented

Our roadmap is shaped by your needs. We invest in long-term improvements so you can adapt, lead, and stay ahead in a changing sector.

We’re passionate

We care deeply about the arts and the people behind them. Every feature, project, and partnership reflects that commitment to your success.

Meet our team

Ewan McDougall
Software Developer
Ewan McDougall
Software Developer

Ewan is our most northernly team member, based in Highland Perthshire. He blends creativity and code to make the magic happen at Ticketsolve. With a background in art, design, and engineering, he brings a rare mix of visual thinking and technical precision to his work. He helps ensure every click feels intuitive, and every detail just right.

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Ewan McDougall's hobbies:

Cycling
Running
Family time
Hannes Benson
Backend Developer
Hannes Benson
Backend Developer

Hannes is part of the engineering team behind Ticketsolve’s infrastructure. With more than a decade of experience building scalable systems, he’s happiest when solving big problems with simple, smart code. Hannes’ curiosity and collaborative spirit help shape the backbone of our technology.

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Hannes Benson's hobbies:

Running
Lego building
Family time
Conor Coyle
Head of Operations
Conor Coyle
Head of Operations

Conor keeps Ticketsolve running like clockwork, leading operations across Onboarding, Support & Training and Customer Success. With over a decade in the arts and a background in venue management, he knows exactly what great service feels like, and how to deliver it. Calm under pressure (and powered by good playlists) Conor makes sure every customer experience hits the right note.

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Conor Coyle's hobbies:

Music
Live gigs
Exploring playlists
David Dunstan
Head of Customer Support
David Dunstan
Head of Customer Support

David leads Ticketsolve’s Support team, helping venues stay confident and connected. With a background in sound technology and festival ticketing, he’s known for his quick thinking and collaborative leadership. David’s personality and passion for great service keeps both customers and colleagues smiling.

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David Dunstan's hobbies:

Homebrewing
BBQ
Paul Fadden
Managing Director
Paul Fadden
Managing Director

Paul guides Ticketsolve’s strategic direction and culture, ensuring innovation and humanity go hand-in-hand. A believer in teamwork, trust, and doing the right thing, he champions collaboration across every part of the business. Paul’s approachable leadership keeps the company grounded, focused, and always moving forward together.

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Paul Fadden's hobbies:

James Byrne
Senior Developer
James Byrne
Senior Developer

James is a key member of the development team, bringing precision and performance to every project. With experience across fintech and web applications, he’s passionate about building software that just works, beautifully. His thoughtful, detail-driven approach helps make Ticketsolve’s tech smooth and scalable.

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James Byrne's hobbies:

Archery
Mark Phillips
Customer Support and Training Specialist
Mark Phillips
Customer Support and Training Specialist

Mark brings international experience and a creative edge to the Support team. From managing the Ropetackle Arts Centre to working on major Australian festivals, he’s seen every side of the ticketing world. Mark’s thoughtful, easygoing style and genuine care help venues feel confident, capable, and connected.

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Mark Phillips's hobbies:

Reading
Guitar
Bass
Nick Stevenson
Head of Revenue
Nick Stevenson
Head of Revenue

Nick leads Revenue and Customer Success at Ticketsolve, drawing on more than 15 years in arts management and marketing. He’s passionate about helping venues grow through smart strategy and genuine connection. Nick’s mix of creativity, collaboration, and quick wit makes him a go-to partner for customers and colleagues alike.

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Nick Stevenson's hobbies:

Guitar
Comedy

Organisations we work with

Theatres & Multi-Venue Groups

Designed for the complexities of high-volume, multi-venue operations, Ticketsolve provides the resilient infrastructure required to unify box office management, patron loyalty, and financial oversight.

Art & Cultural Centers

We provide a single perspective for multi-purpose venues, integrating diverse programming and complex membership models into one streamlined operational flow.

Festivals & High Volume Events

Ticketsolve is built for the pressure of massive traffic spikes, offering the scalability and real-time data needed to manage agile, large-scale festivals with total confidence.

Museums & Galleries

Supporting long-term sustainability through unified visitor management, we bridge the gap between ticketing and donor cultivation, ensuring every exhibition contributes to organisational growth.

Heritage & Visitor Attractions

From historic sites to immersive experiences, we provide the architecture to manage capacity at scale and optimise visitor journeys, turning complex logistics into memorable visitor journeys.

Meet some of our partners

Partnerships that drive innovation and deliver results.

Arts Marketing Association

We’re proud to partner with the AMA: a leading force in arts marketing. This partnership gives us front-row insight into the strategies shaping audience engagement across the UK. It also allows us to connect directly with marketing professionals, share learnings, and explore new ways to support sustainable growth.

Arts Professional

More than a media partner, Arts Professional helps us bridge real-world challenges with sector-wide insight. From spotlighting ticketing disruption to co-hosting the live Partner Pod at RECHARGE, our collaboration is rooted in shared expertise and honest storytelling, amplifying the voices that shape the future of the cultural sector.

Audience Agency

Audience development starts with understanding. Through our partnership with the Audience Agency - and tools like Audience Answers and Audience Spectrum - we help organisations unlock data-led insights that drive deeper engagement, sharper strategies, and stronger connections. Together, we’re shaping audience growth across the arts and cultural landscape.

Performing Arts Forum

As a partner of Performing Arts Forum, we’re proud to support a stronger, more connected sector. Together, we champion collaboration, share sector insights, and explore data-led solutions that help artists and organisations thrive. From joint initiatives to strategic conversations, our partnership fuels sustainable progress for Ireland’s performing arts community.

STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers)

Trust and transparency are essential to live events. That’s why we’re proud to partner with STAR, the UK’s ticketing regulator. Their cross-industry leadership on consumer protection and fraud prevention supports our shared goal: to deliver secure, seamless experiences for audiences and organisations alike.

Thrive

Working with Thrive, we support cultural organisations in Northern Ireland to translate audience data into meaningful action. Their research-led approach, paired with our platform, helps organisations see who they’re reaching (and who they’re missing), building confidence to make smarter, more informed decisions that grow impact and engagement.

Ticketing Professionals Conference

TPC is where industry insight meets innovation. As collaborators, we exchange ideas with live entertainment leaders across the ticketing landscape, staying ahead of trends and sharing our own strategies. It’s a space where we grow together, shape standards, and build a stronger, more connected ticketing community.

UK Theatre

Our work with UK Theatre connects us with the UK’s performing arts leaders, from venues to producers and policy shapers. Through this trusted network, we access and contribute to the latest thinking in audience development, ticketing, and operations, helping our customers stay resilient, responsive, and ready for what’s next.

Let's start something brilliant together

We’d love to show you how we can help you thrive.