Fan Frustration Causing Fights

Fan Frustration Causing Fights

TICKETING

Fan frustration over Ticketmaster’s handling of tickets for the Oasis reunion tour is causing fights. With high demand, Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing drove prices for prime tickets to hundreds of dollars, pricing many fans out. The article discusses how...
European Commission Investigates Dynamic Pricing

European Commission Investigates Dynamic Pricing

TICKETING

The European Commission is launching an investigation into Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model following complaints from concertgoers. This pricing approach, which raises ticket costs in response to high demand, has led to fan frustration across Europe. The...
Plan to Ban Dynamic Ticket Pricing

Plan to Ban Dynamic Ticket Pricing

TICKETING

Several Irish Fianna Fáil senators and TDs are pushing for a ban on dynamic pricing after Oasis concert ticket prices surged. Fans faced prices over €400 due to Ticketmaster’s demand-based pricing, sparking criticism and calls for transparency. Ticketmaster...
UK Watchdog Investigates Ticketmaster

UK Watchdog Investigates Ticketmaster

TICKETING

The UK competition watchdog is investigating Ticketmaster over the sale of Oasis concert tickets. Following complaints about inflated prices and issues with availability, the investigation will assess if Ticketmaster’s practices, particularly dynamic pricing,...
Ticket Resale Sites Name Scalpers

Ticket Resale Sites Name Scalpers

TICKETING

Adding to the backlash against ticket resale platforms, where tickets for an Oasis concert were listed at drastically inflated prices, some resale sites name ticket touts, or scalpers, enabling fans to see who is selling tickets at marked-up rates. This practice has...