Onboarding to Ticketsolve

Welcome

It’s our utmost priority to ensure you have an excellent experience with the system and the team from day one, so we’ve compiled this onboarding plan which will give you all the information you need.

Contents of this Pack

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Welcome to the Ticketsolve community. We’re delighted that you’ve chosen to work with us. With over 400 successful onboardings and years of experience working with arts and cultural organisations like yours, we’re here to make this process smooth and enjoyable.This pack aims to outline the Ticketsolve onboarding process, how we monitor progress, and what training we will deliverIn order to get you live, we have a number of milestones that need to be completed and we will do this together. Each milestone will be listed and a contact will be assigned to each one along with an achievable and realistic target date. But don’t worry, the majority of the heavy lifting is done by our onboarding team.



Inside this pack, you’ll find:
The main milestones that need to be completed
An introduction to our team and your points of contact at Ticketsolve
Links to help documentation and other resources
What happens once live with Ticketsolve?


We aim to make your onboarding experience seamless, straightforward, and an excellent foundation for our partnership. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out—we’re here to assist you every step of the way

Meet our onboarding 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

How We Migrate

All successful projects have one thing in common: a clear structure. Onboarding with Ticketsolve is no exception. Below, you’ll find an outline of what’s involved in transitioning to Ticketsolve. Together, we’ll navigate each milestone to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience.We understand that transitioning to a new system is a significant change. Our 12-week onboarding process is backed by 17 years of experience and over 400 successful implementations, refined to ensure a smooth, straightforward transition through 6 main steps.

Introduction & Setup
  • Kick Off Meeting
  • Basecamp – How we track progress
  • Setting up payments
Data Migration & Checking
  • Historical Data
  • Historical Delta Data
  • Live Data
Training – Virtual or Onsite
  • Event Setup Training
  • Box Office Training
  • Introduction to Reporting Training
Website Integration Options
  • Direct links
  • Direct integration with the XML feed

Website Integration Options
  • Direct links
  • Direct integration with the XML feed

Website Integration Options
  • Direct links
  • Direct integration with the XML feed