The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside 30 state and district attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry. The suit claims that the companies use anticompetitive practices to dominate...
Manchester City fans are facing skyrocketing resale prices for the Premier League finale against West Ham, where a victory would secure the title. Tickets listed on resale sites range from £165 to over £3,000, with some hospitality packages exceeding £8,000. While...
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...
Following Ticketmaster’s crash during the pre-sale for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, fans expressed anger after waiting hours in online queues, only to find limited availability or experience errors. Overwhelming demand, reportedly exacerbated by bot attacks, caused...
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...
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 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...
“While we hope legitimate fans will benefit from Ticketmaster’s effort to provide a second chance at Taylor Swift tickets, this is a short-term solution for a long-term problem. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office remains focused on finding a...
There are growing calls for bands to reject dynamic pricing models for concert tickets after an Oasis reunion show faced backlash due to inflated ticket prices. Dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices based on demand, has frustrated fans who find themselves priced out....
Taylor Swift fans felt frustrated when trying to buy concert tickets due to ticket bots and issues with Ticketmaster’s platform. Fans reported difficulties securing tickets due to overwhelming demand, with bots often snatching up available seats for resale at...
