AEG Presents has been tackling ticket scalpers for an upcoming performance from DJ Skrillex, by reclaiming tickets and reselling them to fans through the Fair AXS ticketing platform. The platform is AEG’s own fan verification system and requires fans to register in advance for tickets in order to discourage scalpers. For the Skrillex performance at …
Artists sign letter to reject Amazon palm-scanning technology at venues
Music artists are protesting against the use of Amazon palm scanning technology at music venues. The technology, which allows ticketless entry into venues through the scanning of fans’ palms, has been implemented at several US venues including the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. A number of artists such as Kathleen Hanna and Tom Morello have …