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Speculative ticketing may already be illegal [Chris Castle]
Speculative ticketing – the practice of offering a ticket for sale that might be available in the future – is currently the subject of state and federal scrutiny and legislation.. Continue reading
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Senate hearing witness list
The Senate Judiciary Committee has released its list of witnesses at today’s Ticketmaster and Live Nation hearing probing the recent Taylor Swift ticketing debacle and its broader implications for ticketing.. Continue reading
Billboard tries to explain why concert tickets are so high
A new “Billboard Explains” video purports to tell why concert ticket prices are so high and answer questions like “Who does your ticket money actually go to?” and “What’s with. Continue reading
New York ticket transparency bill is now law, more states to follow
A new law that will make buying a ticket to a concert or event fairer for fans has been signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The new. Continue reading
Bandsintown Launches First-Ever Predictive Touring Charts For Established and Emerging Artists
Bandsintown has launched 24 Worldwide, US and City Live Music Charts that will be published on Bandsintown, Bandsintown for Artists, and Hypebot starting today. The concert discovery platform has also. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we look back in on another busy week of music industry events, we review TIDAL's executive staffing changes, the return of 'vintage sound' in music and why it's happening,. Continue reading