ticket scalpers
Ticket scalping companies want government bailouts due to coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has left countless people and businesses in tough economic circumstances and while various industries are arguing for government bailouts, websites like StubHub, Viagogo, SeatGeek or VividSeats who help keep ticket scalping around are looking for financial help. According to Billboard, the National Association of Ticket Brokers are considering requesting a bailout and StubHub is backing out […]
Metallica rep, Live Nation partnered on ticket resale scheme
Online ticket scalping is an incredibly shady and lucrative business, but it looks like Metallica and Live Nation have been supporting it. According to Billboard, the band allegedly partnered with the entertainment giant to sell portions of their tickets directly to resellers. Read More: ‘Rick and Morty’ teaser reveals ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ director’s character Billboard obtained a recording of an 11-minute phone […]
Foo Fighters release statement after hundreds of fans were turned away from London show
At the Foo Fighters concert at the O2 in London last night, hundreds of fans were turned away in a ticket mix-up that left fans—many of which had paid more than £200 a ticket and traveled hundreds of miles for the show—without entry to the venue, as The Evening Standard explains. Read more: Foo Fighters urge […]
Twenty One Pilots announce extremely intimate shows, efforts to combat ticket scalpers
After hundreds of shows and years on the road supporting Blurryface, Twenty One Pilots are coming home. The duo have announced the tour de columbus—a three show run in their Ohio hometown. Read more: Twenty One Pilots accept first Grammy pantsless The three shows will take place this June. Twenty One Pilots are attempting to […]
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