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entertainment12h ago
When Did Buying Concert Tickets Turn Into ‘The Hunger Games’?
- Fans face long presale queues and site crashes as tickets for top tours go live.
- Prices for highly sought tickets can exceed $1,000 per seat during sales.
- Fans blame a system seen as prioritizing profits over fair access.
- Legislation like the 2024 TICKET Act aims to show total costs upfront.
- The piece portrays fans’ gig-tripping as a growing, international phenomenon.
- Ticketing platforms are accused of bot-detection misfires and cancellations.
- The report suggests a shift from simple buying to strategic, multi-tab tactics.
- News highlights how artists and venues may prioritize revenue over fans' fairness.
- The Vogue piece positions ticketing difficulties within broader cultural life.
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