A committee led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota will examine the ticketing industry after failures last week frustrated millions of the superstar’s fans.
Category: Ticketmaster
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Chaos Over Taylor Swift Ticket Sales Prompts a Senate Hearing
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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans
The New York Times – Music:Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags
The New York Times – Music: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.
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Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus
The New York Times – Music:Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.