The Mayor s Tickets for Kids Program is a unified effort of Ticketmaster and the City of Raleigh to channel family entertainment tickets as rewards and incentives to deserving Raleigh youth who have exhibited positive behavior or laudable accomplishments. Launched in 1995, this program gives many children the opportunity to experience the magic and joy of entertainment events they might not otherwise see. Ticketmaster secures tickets as contributions from its clients, promoters and venues.
Entertainment ranges from family shows to sporting events to popular concerts to performing arts.
Tickets are presented to the City of Raleigh Public Affairs Department, which acts as a clearinghouse for recipient groups. With the rewards and incentives made possible by the Mayor s Tickets for Kids Program, Ticketmaster and the City of Raleigh have been able to reinforce the efforts of many of Raleigh s leading public service organizations as well as scout groups, schools, church groups, recreation programs and community youth initiatives.