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Ticketing Reform

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entertainment2 years ago

"Senators Propose 'Fans First' Ticketing Reform Bill to Hold Sellers Accountable"

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the "Fans First Act," a bill aimed at reforming the event ticketing system to address issues such as price gouging, predatory practices, and lack of transparency. The legislation, supported by LiveNation, would require ticket sellers and resellers to disclose the total cost, including fees, and provide proof of purchase within 24 hours. It also mandates refunds for canceled or postponed events. The move comes in response to controversies surrounding ticket sales, including the difficulties faced by fans trying to purchase tickets for Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" last year.

entertainment2 years ago

"Senators Introduce 'Fans First Act' to Combat Ticket Bots and Resellers"

A group of US senators has introduced the Fans First Act, a bill aimed at reforming the live ticketing industry by cracking down on ticket resellers and online bots, and imposing new disclosure requirements for ticket sellers. The legislation seeks to protect consumers, provide better pricing information, and give the federal government more resources to combat illegal ticket sale practices. However, critics argue that the bill does not address the issues caused by dominant first-party sellers like Ticketmaster. The bill is supported by various groups representing artists, venues, and music publishers, and comes amidst increased scrutiny of the economic power of ticketing giants like Ticketmaster and Live Nation.