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How Much Control Do Artists Have Over Concert Ticket Prices?
NPR examines ticket pricing after Harry Styles' tour announcement sparked debate. Some artists like Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam and Hozier use Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange feature. Ticketmaster says it's advocating for legislation to ban speculative ticketing and cap resale markups at 20%.
Read on NPRSenate Examines Ticket Sales Practices and Bot Resales
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee convened a hearing on live entertainment ticketing. Witnesses included Live Nation executives, independent venue operators, and consumer advocates. The TICKET Act requiring all-in pricing remains under consideration.
Senate Commerce Committee130+ Industry Figures Urge EU Action on Ticket Resale
Managers for Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Radiohead, and agents for Harry Styles, Katy Perry, and more signed an open letter calling for regulation. Unauthorized resale platforms generate an estimated €2.5 billion annually across Europe.
Read on BillboardUpdates on All 8 Active Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits
Hypebot tracks ongoing litigation including the DOJ antitrust case (trial set for March 2026), FTC lawsuit over pricing practices, Quebec class action over service fees, and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour case.
Read on HypebotWhy U.S. Is Watching EU Ticket Resale Battle
If the EU successfully incorporates ticket resale protections into the Digital Fairness Act, it could establish a new international benchmark that puts pressure on U.S. regulators to strengthen oversight of secondary marketplaces.
Read on HypebotTicketmaster Hit With Class Action Over User Tracking
A proposed class action filed in California federal court accuses Ticketmaster of unlawfully using third-party tracking technology to capture and transmit users' browsing data to advertising firms without adequate notice or consent.
Read moreUK Watchdog Investigates StubHub and Viagogo
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced investigations into secondary ticketing platforms over concerns they may be breaking the country's newly strengthened consumer protection rules.
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