Overview of Classifications
Learn how events and attractions are classified by Ticketmaster.
How are entities classified?
Ticketmaster categorizes entities into different classifications. These classifications help define the nature of events and attractions. Entities are divided into seventeen classifications, which are further divided into the following:
- Segments: These represent the primary genre by which entities are classified. Examples of segments include sports, music, and theater.
- Genres: These represent the secondary genre for the classification of entities. Examples of genres within the sports segment include basketball, baseball, and badminton.
- Subgenres: These represent the tertiary genre for the classification of entities. Examples of subgenres within the basketball genre include high school basketball, minor league basketball, and NBA.
- Types: A type represents a kind or group of people. Examples of types include donations, groups, and individuals.
- Subtypes: These represent the secondary types to further categorize an entity. Examples of subtypes within the group type include bands, choirs, and choruses.
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