Short answer
You need a TEN in England and Wales when you plan licensable activities, such as selling alcohol, regulated entertainment or hot food and drink between 11pm and 5am, on premises that aren't licensed for them. If the venue's premises licence already covers your event and hours, you don't.
A TEN covers fewer than 500 people at any one time, staff included, for up to 168 hours, and must reach the council at least 10 clear working days ahead. In Scotland, ask your Licensing Board about an occasional licence instead.
Checklist for your decision
β Your fee as the organiser and the booking fee buyers pay, written down separately.
β When the money reaches your account: per sale, weekly or after the event.
β The total price, booking fee included, shown from the first price buyers see (DMCC Act 2024).
β QR door scanning without expensive hired devices, with a live headcount.
β Promoter links, a guest list and several ticket tiers.
Options (including Tickean)
There's no single right platform. If your venue insists on a particular ticketing partner, go with that.
If you control your own ticketing: Tickean combines sales, payment and door scanning, with 0 per cent for organisers, QR tickets by WhatsApp and support over chat.