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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
FIFA to host $1k-a-ticket party to celebrate Club World Cup
If you want to celebrate the Club World Cup in New York City with FIFA higher- ups and star players, it will cost you. Big Art, an international event management company, is promoting a gala that will take place on Wall Street and will be attended by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as well as World Cup stars Kaka, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos, among others. The event, billed as 'the official celebration of the FIFA Club World Cup finals,' will also feature a headlining performance by pop star Rita Ora. Ticket prices start at $1,000 per person for the 'silver' category before rising to $2,000 for platinum and $3,000 for black. The event is scheduled for July 10, one day after the second semifinal match and three days before the final. According to The Athletic, FIFA said it would not receive revenue from the event but did not indicate where it would go.
New York Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
FIFA throwing $1,000-a-ticket Club World Cup ‘official celebration' party
FIFA is throwing a gala to 'celebrate' the Club World Cup at a venue on Wall Street in New York City – and attendees are being charged thousands of dollars to party with its President Gianni Infantino and, according to the co-organizers, FIFA World Cup stars. The co-organizers Big Art (an international event management company) promoted the event on Instagram with an attached link to book tickets via a WhatsApp sales representative. Advertisement The representative described the event as 'the official celebration of the FIFA Club World Cup finals.' The event promised a headline performance by the British popstar Rita Ora and 'world class entertainment curated throughout the night.' Ticket prices start at $1,000 per person for a silver category entry, rising to $2,000 for platinum entry and $3,000 for a black category entry. Promotion on Big Art's Facebook page said the 'VIP event will gather Legends of the game, FIFA's top leadership and a handpicked guest list of international figures from business, fashion and culture.' A sales representative said in their opening message on WhatsApp that Infantino will attend, before adding that Kaka, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Roberto Baggio will also be there. All four players have either been involved in sponsorship activations, or spoken positively about the tournament or attended games with FIFA during the Club World Cup. The event is scheduled to take place on July 10, a day after the second semi-final and three days before the final. A spokesperson for FIFA confirmed FIFA and Big Art are working together on a gala dinner and that FIFA is both attending and co-branding. It added that FIFA attendees are still to be confirmed. The Big Art sales representative also said that this paid-for entry represented a 'rare opportunity to align your brand with FIFA and engage directly with global decision-makers, influencers and icons from across the world.' FIFA did not comment when asked by The Athletic what role it had in the pricing of the event, or whether it is appropriate for individuals or brands to spend thousands of dollars to engage directly with FIFA leadership. FIFA said it would not receive any revenue from the event but had not replied by the point of publication about who the revenue will go to. Advertisement FIFA subsequently promoted the event on its website, without mentioning the prices, but said that the night 'will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a gala dinner featuring world-class cuisine, fine wines and high-end production befitting the truly historic and game changing tournament.' Big Art have been contacted for comment. Last month, the first ticketing packages for next summer's men's World Cup went on sale with the release of a collection of high-end hospitality options. The initial release was limited to certain hospitality offerings involving several games packaged together, starting at $3,500 (£2,625) per person and climbing to an eye-popping $73,200 (£54,750). ()
Axios
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Four new murals unveiled in Houston
Four murals have been added to Houston's growing public art collection. Why it matters: The Big Art. Bigger Change. initiative has added more than 50 murals since 2022, making public art more visible in and around downtown Houston. The big picture: The murals, created by both local and international artists, focus on Houston's identity while addressing global themes like the climate, empowerment, peace, love and inclusivity. What they're saying: "This truly is art with a purpose. This series is about more than just creating a public art culture in downtown Houston," Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis said at a press conference unveiling the art this week. Ellis helped to create the mural series. "These murals aren't just art. They're calls to action. I hope that they inspire the next generation to contribute to the fight, because justice belongs to all of us and starts here." If you go: The new murals explore themes of women's empowerment, peace, climate resilience and disability advocacy. 📍 Where to find them: Main Street Garage (1111 Main St.) McIntyre's (901 Commerce St.) Channel Garage Building (426 Austin St.) Wyndham Hotel (8686 Kirby Drive, near NRG Stadium outside downtown) Go deeper: Check out a map of all the Big Art. Bigger Change. murals in Houston so far.
