Robert Smith Demands Refunds

Robert Smith Demands Refunds

TICKETING

Robert Smith of The Cure persuaded Ticketmaster to refund some fees after fans voiced frustration over unexpectedly high ticket charges for the band’s U.S. tour. Smith criticized the platform’s fees, saying they undermined efforts to keep ticket prices affordable for...
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster

TICKETING

Taylor Swift fans filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging misconduct during the chaotic sale of tickets for her tour. Fans claim the platform mishandled high demand, leading to site crashes, price spikes (up to $22,000), and scalpers acquiring tickets at...
$5000 Bruce Springsteen Tickets

$5000 Bruce Springsteen Tickets

TICKETING

Fans express outrage over Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model used for Bruce Springsteen’s tour, which led to ticket prices as high as $5,000. Many fans felt the pricing was exploitative, especially given Springsteen’s working-class fan base. While Ticketmaster...
Senator Amy Klobuchar Raising Concerns

Senator Amy Klobuchar Raising Concerns

TICKETING

Senator Amy Klobuchar is raising concerns about Ticketmaster’s dominance in the ticketing industry following service failures. She notes that limited competition discourages Ticketmaster from improving service and keeps prices high for consumers. Klobuchar has a...