Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which concluded in December 2024, grossed over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Despite this unprecedented success, Swift may have intentionally left an additional $1.5 billion in potential revenue...
Ticket mark-ups now average 25%-41% over face value, with added fees such as booking, venue levies, and processing charges. This represents a significant increase from previous years when fees were much lower. Many artists, like singer Kate Nash, have voiced...
Taylor Swift fans in the U.S. are finding it cheaper to fly to Europe for her concerts due to the high cost of resale tickets in the U.S., with some fans paying thousands of dollars domestically. European countries like Germany have laws capping resale prices,...
Hackers recently leaked 10 million Ticketmaster tickets on a popular hacking forum, exposing a large amount of sensitive customer data. The breach is part of a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting the ticketing industry, which relies heavily on online transactions...
The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed bills targeting ticket scalping bots, inspired by issues during Taylor Swift’s recent concert ticket sales. The legislation aims to prevent automated bots from buying up large quantities of tickets, which are...
Oasis fans were left outraged after Ticketmaster’s use of bots disrupted their ability to purchase tickets for the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour. Many fans reported being pushed out of the virtual queue or seeing ticket prices jump dramatically due to...
Olivia Rodrigo fans faced frustration and sticker shock as Ticketmaster prices soared and long queues developed for her Los Angeles shows. Many fans reported seeing ticket prices skyrocket due to dynamic pricing, with some waiting in online queues of over 100,000...
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at addressing the issue of ticket scalping and the use of bots in the secondary ticket market. The proposed legislation seeks to outlaw the use of automated bots that are employed by resellers to snap up...
Pearl Jam fans were upset after a ticket fiasco occurred for their upcoming stadium show in London. Originally, tickets for the event were priced at £40, but fans discovered that some were resold through secondary platforms for exorbitant amounts, with prices as high...
AEG Presents CEO Jay Marciano has strongly criticized Live Nation and Ticketmaster for their monopolistic practices in the U.S. live entertainment industry, particularly through exclusive ticketing agreements with major venues. Marciano believes this monopoly limits...
