A big concert means a big ticket price these days. Last year, the average cost for a concert was $135.92, according to Pollstar. In 2019 it was $91.86. And in 1996 the average ticket price would set ...
MADISON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin lawmaker knows all too well that ticket scalpers and bots can turn concert season into a cruel summer. Sen. Kelda Roys hopes a new bill will help the state shake it off ...
Companion legislation will be introduced Tuesday to build on a bill aimed at stopping ticket scalpers from using software to purchase a high volume of tickets while codifying an executive order made ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Have you ever wanted to see your favorite musician or sports team in person but can’t get tickets because of scalpers or bots? Public sale for tickets to see Paul McCartney — ...
,Among them, is a new tool called Concert Kit that could help bands and artists fight back against ticket scalping bots. The ...
As someone who often tries (and fails) to buy tickets to various shows and hosts ticketed events myself, I know how broken America’s ticket industry is. If you’ve ever tried to buy a ticket to see ...
APP entertainment writeChris Jordan is embarking on a deep dive into the concert ticket world. Where once it was a fairly straightforward business transaction, the industry has turned into what is ...
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Thursday, alleging the platform engaged in illegal ticket resale tactics and deceived both artists and consumers ...
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan lawmakers on Thursday approved a legislative package that would ban ticket scalping bots. The legislation would fine any person $5,000 per ticket acquired if found to ...
World ID is launching its new Concert Kit to work with musicians to combat ticket bots, ensuring fans have fair access to ...
As the FTC ramps up its war against resellers and bots with its lawsuit against Ticketmaster, what can be done to level the playing field so that scalpers don't snatch up all the tickets? The FTC has ...