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Consumer groups welcome Senate launch of BOSS, SWIFT Acts

Consumer groups have welcomed the introduction of the BOSS and SWIFT Acts in the US Senate.

Fix The Tix launches plan for US Congress on ticketing

Fix The Tix, a coalition of 30 US organisations representing live entertainment, music and performing arts, has published a plan it believes can “reform” ticketing in the country.

Fix The Tix Coalition opposes BOSS Act in the US

The Fix The Tix Coalition, a campaign group set up by North American live entertainment and ticketing groups, has opposed the BOSS Act.

Pascrell and Pallone introduce updated BOSS and SWIFT Act

US Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr have introduced an updated BOSS and SWIFT Act legislation, which they believe is needed for transparency and regulation within the live events ticket marketplace.

StubHub criticises Live Nation Entertainment’s calls for FAIR Ticketing Act

Resale platform StubHub has slammed Live Nation Entertainment’s calls for a FAIR Ticketing Act, arguing that it would strengthen its “control over the industry and consumers”.

Pascrell says BOSS Act will address ‘Wild West market’ concerns

US Congressman Bill Pascrell has said the proposed BOSS Act would address concerns raised in a report on the ticketing…

US consumer group says COVID-19 has highlighted ticketholders’ lack of rights

A leading US consumer group says the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed the necessity for stronger consumer protections in the ticketing…

Pearl Jam’s calls for opposition of BOSS Act denied by congressman

New Jersey Democratic Congressmen Bill Pascrell has rejected Pearl Jam’s calls to oppose the BOSS Act, a piece of legislation…

Pearl Jam urges Congressmen to oppose BOSS Act

Pearl Jam has penned a letter to two congressmen detailing what it believes are flaws in the BOSS Act, a…

2019 in review: June

Half way through the year, we reported that the online ticket sales workshop held by the US Federal Trade Commission’s…

US Congressman quotes Metallica songs while lobbying for ticket laws

US Congressman Bill Pascrell name-dropped several Metallica song titles while speaking to lawmakers about new ticketing proposals. Earlier this month,…

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

Lord’s lifetime membership owners allowed to jump 29-year queue

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Viagogo fined over unauthorised ticket sales for Rugby World Cup France 2023

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Issues reported with Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing system

Vivendi plans to sell See Tickets and festival businesses – reports

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

Aisle seats are the new ‘premium’ tickets

Exit Festival links up with NFT-TiX as part of multi-year collaboration

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

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