TICKETING
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...
TICKETING
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...
TICKETING
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...
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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...
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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...
TICKETING
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...
