Reckoning for the Ticket Industry? 

Reckoning for the Ticket Industry? 

This Financial Times article discusses rising ticket prices for Oasis concerts due to dynamic pricing by Ticketmaster, leading to fan backlash. Many fans argue that the high ticket prices exploit demand, reigniting debates on fairness and access in the music industry....
Robert Smith Opposes Ticketmaster

Robert Smith Opposes Ticketmaster

Robert Smith opposes Ticketmaster’s pricing practices, especially dynamic pricing, which has made concert tickets unaffordable for many fans. Smith, lead singer of The Cure, criticizes the platform for prioritizing profit over fans, noting the impact on affordability...
Skyrocketing Ticket Prices

Skyrocketing Ticket Prices

Fans expressed outrage over dynamic pricing for Oasis reunion tour tickets, with Ticketmaster’s system inflating prices as demand rose. Some fans saw ticket costs skyrocket, sparking debates over the fairness of demand-based pricing, which many see as...
Fan Frustration Causing Fights

Fan Frustration Causing Fights

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

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

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...