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AXS Acquires Majority Stake in Singapore's Top Ticketing Platform SISTIC
8 Oct
Summary
- AXS, a global ticketing company, is purchasing a majority stake in SISTIC, Singapore's leading ticketing platform.
- SISTIC facilitates ticketing for over 2,000 events across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
- The partnership aims to introduce more diverse live events to Singapore and solidify its reputation as a global entertainment destination.
On October 8, 2025, it was announced that AXS, the AEG-owned ticketing company, is purchasing a majority stake in SISTIC, Singapore's leading ticketing platform. This strategic partnership is expected to redefine how fans in Singapore and Southeast Asia discover, access, and experience live events.
SISTIC, founded more than 30 years ago, has been a cornerstone of Singapore's concert and live entertainment ecosystem. The company facilitates ticketing for over 2,000 events across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, selling more than 6.5 million tickets each year. Notable recent events ticketed by SISTIC include Hamilton, My Chemical Romance Live in Singapore, and the upcoming World Aquatics Championships Singapore 2025.
The deal reinforces SISTIC's role in supporting the SG Culture Pass, a government initiative designed to strengthen Singapore's arts and culture landscape. With AXS's backing, the partnership aims to introduce more diverse live events to the country and solidify its reputation as a global entertainment destination.
SISTIC CEO Joe Ow stated that the partnership will allow the company to scale while maintaining its commitment to clients and fans. "Joining AXS's network opens new opportunities for us to grow and scale our impact to meet changing demands, while staying true to our commitment to deliver professional ticketing services and experiences," Ow said.
