Queen + Adam Lambert have attempted to limit ticket scalping ahead of their North America tour later this year. Tickets for the latest stops on the Rhapsody Tour are set to go on sale today (Monday) via Ticketmaster. The Rhapsody Tour was launched just under four years ago in July 2019, with dates in the …
Neil Young says concert tours no longer fun due to high ticket prices
Neil Young (pictured) has said that concert tours “are no longer fun” due to extortionate ticket prices and high fees from Ticketmaster. The Canadian-American artist wrote on his website: “It’s over. The old days are gone. I get letters blaming me for $3,000.00 tickets for a benefit I am doing. That money does not go …
Eventim, Mammoth and AG Entertainment Touring create joint venture
Ticketing and live entertainment company CTS Eventim, along with US promoters Mammoth and AG Entertainment Touring, have created a joint venture. Eventim, Mammoth and AG Entertainment Touring hope the partnership will strengthen their positions within the global touring market, and help with signing major acts for US and global tours. Mammoth was founded by Jeff …
Ticketmaster to offer partial refund to The Cure ticket-holders over ‘unduly high’ fees
Ticketmaster will offer ticket-buyers for The Cure’s US tour dates with partial refunds, following complaints over “unduly high” ticket fees. Yesterday (Thursday) frontman Robert Smith said that Ticketmaster’s high fees “sickened” him and went looking for answers from the ticketing company. One fan purchased four tickets at $20 (£17/€19) each, but incurred fees such as …
The 1975 sells out Singapore dates
The 1975 have sold out two dates in Singapore in July after adding a second date due to tickets for the first show selling out within minutes. The British band are set to perform two shows at The Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2, Hall E & F at Marina Bay Sands on July …
The Cure aim to protect fans against scalpers and high prices
The Cure have revealed that most tickets for the English band’s upcoming US tour dates will not be transferrable to help protect against scalpers. When announcing their ‘Shows of the Lost World’ tour last week, The Cure also said that sales will not feature ‘Platinum’ rates or dynamic pricing in order to keep tickets at …
Justin Bieber cancels remaining tour dates
Justin Bieber has cancelled the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour. Ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster show the dates as cancelled, though the Canadian singer has yet to comment on the cancellations. According to the Ticketmaster website, all shows have been cancelled which included dates in Manchester and Paris this month. Further dates in …
UK music industry appeals to ministers over proposed US visa hikes
The UK music industry has called on UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch to help block plans for a major hike in US visa costs. It was revealed recently that the US Department of Homeland Security was considering an increase in visa costs by more than 250%. In a letter signed by organisations from …
US visa price hikes could make international touring difficult
Artists and those in the music industry have discussed the damage that will be done to international touring, should a 260% price hike for US visas be allowed to proceed. It was recently revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security was planning to increase touring visa fees for foreign acts by more than 250%. …
Backstage round-up: Asia touring news
A number of artists have announced dates across Asia including K-pop girl group IVE, British band The 1975 and K-pop boy group NCT Dream. IVE are set to embark on an Asia tour later this year, and will visit several cities including Manila, Taipei, Singapore and Bangkok, as well as their upcoming dates in Japan. …