Events.com Acquires Operabase, the Opera Performance Database
Events.com, based in California, has purchased Operabase, a Copenhagen-based platform that monitors global opera performances and artists. Founded in 1996 and previously managed by Arts Consolidated ApS, Operabase boasts a comprehensive archive of over one million productions in 31 languages. This acquisition enables Operabase's technology to expand within the live music industry. The team from Operabase in Copenhagen will collaborate with Events.com to improve multilingual access. Established in 2009, Events.com now includes Operabase in its collection, which features Summit, Remo, and more. Doug R. Harrison from Events.com shared his enthusiasm for enhancing experiences for both event attendees and organizers. CEO Mitch Thrower called Operabase the "LinkedIn of the performing arts," highlighting the importance of niche data platforms.
Key facts
- Events.com acquired Operabase, a Copenhagen-based performing arts data platform.
- Operabase was previously operated by Arts Consolidated ApS.
- Founded in 1996, Operabase has over one million productions in its archive and is available in 31 languages.
- Events.com was established in 2009 and offers event discovery, ticketing, registration, sponsorship, and management.
- Operabase's Copenhagen team has joined Events.com and will continue working on the platform, including expanding multilingual accessibility.
- Events.com's portfolio includes Summit, Remo, La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, and Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival.
- Events.com previously acquired Evensi, an AI-powered event discovery business.
- Doug R. Harrison is a board member of Events.com; Peter Palludan is CTO of Operabase; Mitch Thrower is CEO of Events.com.
Entities
Artists
- Doug R. Harrison
- Peter Palludan
- Mitch Thrower
Institutions
- Operabase
- Events.com
- Arts Consolidated ApS
- Summit
- Remo
- La Jolla Concours d'Elegance
- Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival
- Evensi
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- California
- United States