The Judiciary Committee, responding to the bungled sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, heard the company apologize and its critics trace the problem to the industry’s lack of competition.
Category: Ticket Scalping
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Senators Will Prod Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Antitrust
The company’s grip on ticket sales, and its move last year to cancel sales for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour, will be a big focus of an antitrust-focused hearing.
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Ticketmaster Under the Magnifying Glass
The concert giant has long been the target of consumer complaints and artists’ ire. Recent incidents involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have renewed focus on problems in the live marketplace.
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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags
After a presale for the pop star’s Eras Tour ended in chaos earlier this week, the ticket broker canceled its plans to sell tickets to the general public on Friday.