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11 SEPTEMBER 2024
11 Sep 2024

HOW STARPOINTS AND BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY EMPOWER O BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024

StarPOINTS x O Beach Music Festival, photo by StarWORKS

The O Beach Music Festival on September 6, 2024, will be remembered not only for its star-studded lineup—featuring icons like Indra Lesmana, Eva Celia, Teza Sumendra, and more—but also for the seamless, secure experience it offered attendees. At the heart of this innovation was StarPOINTS, providing a blockchain-powered ticketing and cashless payment solution.

The festival highlighted the immense potential of blockchain technology to solve long-standing issues in event management, particularly in ticketing.

The Problems with Conventional Concert Ticketing

For years, concertgoers and event organizers have been plagued by many issues related to traditional ticketing systems. According to Paul Burns, co-founder of Ticketmasters, “The biggest issue with current ticketing systems is resale and counterfeit tickets, which not only ruin the experience for fans but also undermine event revenue.” This issue is exacerbated by secondary markets where scalpers resell tickets at inflated prices, often leading to frustrated fans, empty seats, and revenue loss for event organizers.

Beyond the problem of counterfeit tickets, traditional ticketing platforms also need to improve in processing payments and managing attendee flow. The need for physical tickets, multiple touchpoints for verification, and slow payment systems can create bottlenecks at entry points, diminish the overall event experience, and strain staff resources.

This is where blockchain-based solutions like StarPOINTS step in, providing a secure and efficient alternative to conventional systems.

Long-Old Problem With Cash Payments at Events and Concerts

Cash payments at events and concerts have long been a source of frustration for both attendees and organizers. One of the most significant challenges is the inefficiency of handling physical currency. Long lines often form at vendor booths as guests wait for change or fumble with cash, leading to slow transactions and a subpar experience. This affects attendees and reduces the number of transactions vendors can process, ultimately impacting revenue.

Moreover, cash payments are notoriously prone to errors and security risks. Miscounting, theft, and counterfeit currency can all result in losses for event organizers and vendors. Handling large sums of cash also requires increased security measures, such as safes and additional staff, which can raise operational costs.

Another issue with cash payments is their lack of transparency. Tracking sales and inventory in real-time becomes difficult without a digital record, leaving room for discrepancies that can impact financial reporting. For event organizers, this means less control and visibility over revenue streams, making it harder to analyze performance and optimize future events.

How StarPOINTS Tackled These Problems at the O Beach Music Festival 2024

NFC Wristbands at O Beach Music Festival, photo by StarWORKS

StarPOINTS, developed by StarWORKS, was the official ticketing and payment partner for the O Beach Music Festival, offering a blockchain-based platform that addressed many of the pain points associated with traditional ticketing. One of the core advantages of StarPOINTS was its ability to prevent ticket fraud and counterfeiting. Every ticket was securely stored and validated on the blockchain by leveraging blockchain technology, ensuring its authenticity. This meant that tickets could not be duplicated, altered, or resold on secondary markets without proper authorization, providing event organizers and attendees peace of mind.

Additionally, StarPOINTS offers a completely cashless payment experience. Attendees used StarPOINTS-powered NFC wristbands to easily purchase food, drinks, and merchandise throughout the event. This eliminated the need for physical cash or credit cards, streamlining transactions and reducing wait times at vendor stations. By reducing reliance on physical currency, the event provided everyone involved with a safer and more convenient environment.

A Glimpse into the Future of Ticketing and Event Management

Indra Lesmana Performing on O Beach Music Festival 2024, photo by StarWORKS
 

The success of StarPOINTS at the O Beach Music Festival is a testament to the potential of blockchain technology in empowering the future of event management. As more festivals and large-scale events adopt blockchain-based systems, we will likely see a major shift in how tickets are sold, verified, and used. Blockchain solutions can address many long-standing issues affecting the concert industry, from counterfeit tickets to overpriced resales and inefficient payment systems.
 

As the adoption of blockchain technology continues to grow, solutions like StarPOINTS are set to redefine the future of ticketing and event management.

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