Market Report: Egypt

The ticketing business in Egypt is dominated by domestic sports events, particularly football, and many ticketers work across both sports and music.

Key primary ticketers: Collard Tickets, TicketEgypt (owned by Venflare), TicketsMarche Secondary ticketing situation: There does not appear to be any legislation regarding secondary ticketing in Egypt.

Taxes & charges: VAT: 14%; 5% tax on all event tickets

To focus on music, the nation’s live scene saw a downturn last year as international tours steered clear of the region amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. However, major acts such as Maroon 5 and The Black Eyed Peas still performed, and domestic demand remained…