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Originally Published 6 months ago — by People.com
Olivia Rodrigo headlined Glastonbury Festival, delivering a memorable performance with a surprise duet with Robert Smith, praised by her boyfriend Louis Partridge, who called it a truly special moment on a huge scale.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo
Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans at Glastonbury by inviting The Cure's lead singer Robert Smith to perform with her, singing hits like 'Just Like Heaven' and 'Friday I'm in Love,' which garnered widespread social media attention and praise for her talent and boldness.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo
Olivia Rodrigo headlined Glastonbury 2025 and was joined by Robert Smith of The Cure to perform two iconic songs, celebrating her love for English bands and her festival debut on the Pyramid Stage, with a setlist featuring hits from her albums 'Sour' and 'Guts'.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Olivia Rodrigo closed the Glastonbury Festival with a performance featuring The Cure's Robert Smith, playing fan favorites and sharing a personal moment dedicating a song to her British boyfriend. The festival was marked by political protests, including anti-Israel chants and pro-Palestine statements, which drew responses from organizers and artists alike.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Louder
The Cure have announced a new live album, 'Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXlV,' recorded at their recent East London show, featuring live versions of tracks from their latest album, 'Songs Of A Lost World.' Set for release on December 13, the album's royalties will benefit the charity War Child. It will be available in various formats, including a double set with the studio album. Additionally, the band is releasing special vinyl editions of 'Songs Of A Lost World.' This marks The Cure's first UK #1 album since 1992.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
The Cure, led by frontman Robert Smith, are embarking on a summer tour to introduce music from their long-awaited album, Songs From a Lost World, which is still unreleased. Despite their gothic rock roots and Smith's iconic look, the band has become universally cherished and their music timeless. The tour has brought out Smith's fighting side, as he speaks out against Ticketmaster's fees. The band's longevity is surprising, as Smith once threatened to quit music before turning 40.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NME
The Cure's Robert Smith has cancelled 7,000 tickets found on secondary resale websites for their upcoming North American tour in a bid to tackle touts. Smith opted out of Ticketmaster's "platinum" and "dynamically priced" ticket options, and restricted ticket transfers in markets where he was legally allowed to do so. He also warned ticket buyers from attempting to circumvent ticket transfer rules and said that any tickets obtained in this way will be cancelled, and original fees paid on those tickets will not be refunded.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Consequence
The Cure's upcoming North American tour has canceled 7,000 tickets acquired through fake accounts or listed on secondary resale sites. Robert Smith opted out of Ticketmaster's "platinum" and "dynamically priced" ticket options and restricted ticket transfers in certain markets. Smith also warned against attempting to circumvent ticket transfer rules and successfully lobbied Ticketmaster to provide partial refunds for high transaction fees. The tour begins in May, and seats are available via Ticketmaster.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Robert Smith, frontman for The Cure, has criticized Ticketmaster for high fees on tickets for the band's upcoming tour. After Smith's outrage on Twitter, Ticketmaster has agreed to offer a $10 refund per ticket to all verified fan accounts and lowest ticket price transactions, with those who purchased tickets at higher prices receiving a $5 refund. The band reportedly worked to make their concerts affordable for all, offering $20 seating in many markets. Ticketmaster has faced scrutiny for its pricing practices for other artists.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
The Cure's lead vocalist Robert Smith expressed his resentment towards Ticketmaster's excessive concert fees and promised fans a partial refund. Ticketmaster has agreed that many of the fees being charged are unduly high and offered a $10 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for lowest ticket price transactions and a $5 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for all other ticket price transactions. The Cure's North American tour will start in New Orleans and end in Miami.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The Cure's Robert Smith criticized Ticketmaster for charging excessively high fees for their "Shows Of A Lost World Tour" and said that the company will refund some money to fans who had already bought a ticket. Going forward, tickets will have lower fees. Ticketmaster has said that it does not control fees but does keep a portion for operating costs. The company has been heavily scrutinized in recent months as fans struggle to secure tickets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Robert Smith of The Cure announced that Ticketmaster will offer partial refunds and lower fees for future ticket purchases after he expressed frustration with the high fees. Fans who already bought tickets will receive automatic refunds. Ticketmaster has faced criticism in recent months, including from Taylor Swift fans who experienced high fees and website outages during her Eras Tour ticket sale. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, and the lack of competition in the ticketing industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The Cure frontman Robert Smith expressed his disgust at Ticketmaster's additional fees on ticket sales for the band's upcoming US tour. Ticket prices, which started at $20, later doubled in price thanks to the company's fees. Smith fought for his fans to get a partial refund after the outrageous fees. As a "gesture of goodwill," Ticketmaster will refund $10 to anyone who bought the lowest-price tickets, and all others will receive a $5 refund.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Ticketmaster will give partial refunds on fees for tickets to see The Cure after complaints from fans and the band's frontman, Robert Smith. The fees more than doubled the price of a $20 ticket. Ticketmaster will offer a $10 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for lowest ticket price transactions and a $5 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for all other ticket price transactions for all Cure shows at all venues. The band has eschewed the so-called “dynamic pricing” plan that escalates ticket pricing based on demand.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Ticketmaster will provide partial refunds to buyers of The Cure's US tour tickets following complaints of high ticketing fees. The refunds come after the band's frontman, Robert Smith, expressed his disgust at the fees and called dynamic pricing a "scam." The Cure had taken measures to ensure fans paid face-value for tickets, including making them non-transferable to prevent scalpers from hiking prices on the secondary market. Ticketmaster will offer a $10 refund to those who purchased tickets from the lowest price range and a $5 refund to all other verified fan accounts for all Cure shows at all venues.