The touring business saw record revenue in 2023 and major tours made news, but fans still struggle with ticket prices and access — and political leaders are watching.
Category: Ticketmaster
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Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.
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Ticketmaster Pauses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sale in France
Fans trying to purchase tickets to six of the pop superstar’s concerts faced long queues and technical issues before the company said that a new on-sale time would be announced.
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How Do We Split 2 Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets Among 4 Friends?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to fairly divvy up two Eras tour tickets among four friends.
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Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees
Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts, after the White House’s complaints that “junk fees” for tickets and hotel stays can mislead consumers.
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Ticketmaster Finds Itself in a Royal Mess Over Coronation Concert
Some British residents said they received misleading emails suggesting they had secured free tickets to the concert for the coronation of King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
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Live Music Is Roaring Back. But Fans Are Reeling From Sticker Shock.
Buying concert tickets has become a mess of high prices and surcharges, anxiety-inducing registrations and pervasive scalping as some of pop’s biggest acts hit the road again.
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The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints
The New York Times – Music:The band said it wanted to make its North American tour “affordable for all,” but after tickets went on sale this week, fans said that fees had ratcheted up the price.
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Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
The New York Times – Business:Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.
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How Far Are Beyoncé Fans Traveling for the Renaissance Tour?
The New York Times – Music:Members of the BeyHive are going to extraordinary lengths — some of them trans-Atlantic — to ensure they don’t miss the superstar on her coming world tour.
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Senators Invoked Taylor Swift Lyrics During Ticketmaster Hearing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Senators cosplayed as Swifties at the Judiciary Committee’s Ticketmaster hearing on Tuesday, quoting recent hits and deep cuts alike.