Canada’s Government is to follow US politicians by clamping down on so-called “junk fees” that push up the price of concert tickets and other consumer purchases. In the Budget 2023, the Federal Government said it is taking action to crack down on what are considered “unexpected, hidden, and additional” fees. It said it wants to …
Western Australia clamps down on ticket scalpers following UFC event
The Government of Western Australia has announced that five individuals have become the first to face legal action under new ticket scalping laws, relating to the recent sold-out UFC 284 event in Perth. On-the-spot fines of A$2,000 (£1,083/€1,233/$1,328) each were issued to the five people that have allegedly breached the new ticket scalping laws, by …
Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets
Ticketmaster is facing a class action lawsuit over the cost of ticket prices to see Canadian rapper Drake, according to reports. The Toronto Star reported that Montreal-based law firm LPC Avocat has filed a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster over allegedly price gauging tickets for Drake’s upcoming ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour. The newspaper obtained a …
US Senators Blumenthal and Whitehouse introduce new junk fee legislation
US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced a new legislation that would eliminate excessive fees and enforce transparency in the marketplace around hidden fees. According to a press release from Senator Blumenthal, hidden fees cost Americans billions of dollars annually. The introduction of the ‘Junk Fee Prevention Act’ follows calls from President Joe …
Over 1,500 people join model lawsuit against Eventim
CTS Eventim is at the centre of a model determination lawsuit in a dispute over the refund of tickets prices with more than 1,500 people joining. A spokesperson for the Consumer Centre Federal Association told the German Press Agency that by the end of February, 1,513 consumers had entered the register of complaints. The association …
New Zealand court told 90% of Viagogo tickets sold by scalpers
Roughly 90% of event tickets sold through resale platform Viagogo in New Zealand were being sold by scalpers, according to reports from the High Court in Auckland. The platform is currently embroiled in a month-long civil trial in New Zealand, which began on Wednesday, as part of its long-standing battle with the country’s market watchdog. …
Viagogo civil trial begins in New Zealand
Viagogo faces a month-long civil trial in New Zealand’s High Court from today (Wednesday) as its long-standing battle with the country’s market watchdog continues. The Commerce Commission began action against the resale site five years ago after a series of complaints from fans who claimed to have bought fake tickets and paid over the odds …
US appeals court rejects Live Nation antitrust lawsuit
Entertainment giant Live Nation has avoided an antitrust lawsuit accusing it and Ticketmaster of exploiting its market power, and forcing inflated prices on fans. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday (Monday) upheld a previous ruling and rejected a class-action lawsuit, as fans and concertgoers forfeited their right to sue when purchasing …
Live Nation found not legally liable for man shot during 2014 tour
Live Nation has been found not legally liable for the death of a man that was shot and killed during a music tour in 2014. The California Court of Appeal has ruled the entertainment company not liable for the death of Eric Johnson Jr, an event promoter that was killed during rapper Young Jeezy’s …
Brixton O2 Academy has licence suspended following crush
The Brixton O2 Academy has had its licence suspended after the Metropolitan Police applied for a summary review, following the death of two people at a recent gig. Two people died after a crowd crush at a concert from Afro-pop singer Asake on December 15. Rebecca Ikumelo died in hospital and Gaby Hutchinson also passed …