This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 40571229
Submitted by lobbyist on: August 17, 2018 10:55:37 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: August 17, 2018 03:05:07 PM
Lobbyist Information
| Dorse, Kevin |
| 100 Queen Street, Suite 850 | |
|
Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J9
|
343-996-2042 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbyist Firm Information
| StrategyCorp |
| 100 Queen Street, Suite 850 | |
|
Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J9
|
343-996-2042 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Vivid Seats |
| Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats operates a large independent online ticket resale marketplace and is one of the largest secondary ticket sellers in North America. |
| 111 N Canal, Suite 800 | |
|
Chicago, IL, 60606
|
312-312-3122 |
| United States of America |
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
| Business Name | Mailing Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Mezzanine Partners |
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025 United States of America |
Phone: |
| GTCR |
300 N LaSalle Drive #5600
Chicago, IL 60654 United States of America |
Phone: |
| Vista Equity Partners |
4 Embarcadero Center, 20th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94111 United States of America |
Phone: |
Undertaking Information
| August 16, 2018 | |
| January 2, 2019 |
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
Lobbying Activities
Consumer Issues
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Vivid Seats wishes to engage the government concerning the sale and resale of tickets for live events to ensure their interests are represented in legislation and/or regulations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of MLA | Bilida, Murray | Vancouver-West End | September 25, 2018 |
| Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | August 17, 2018 |
| Staff of Minister | Lawson, Liam | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | August 17, 2018 |
| Staff of Minister | Smith, George | Minister of Attorney General | September 25, 2018 |
| Public Agency | Public Safety and Solicitor General | October 1, 2018 |