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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.

The Cure’s Robert Smith ‘sickened’ by TM fees, calls Platinum option a ‘greedy scam’

The Cure’s Robert Smith has said he is "sickened" by Ticketmaster’s fees on tickets for the English band’s US tour dates.

Ticketmaster says it will be more transparent over ticket fees

Ticketmaster has said it will be more transparent about ticket fees, according to reports.

SeatGeek and Paciolan sent queries in TM antitrust probe – report

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly sought information from at least two of Live Nation-owned Ticketmaster's rival ticketing companies, as part of the ongoing look into the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry.

Music businesses offer support for Live Nation’s FAIR Ticketing Act calls

Over 20 live music businesses in the US have announced their support of Live Nation Entertainment’s call for a FAIR Ticketing Act.

Consumer advocates promote ‘Ticket Buyer Bill of Rights’

Consumer advocates have released a set of principles that they believe can improve the live events ticketing market in the US.

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”.

US Senators call for continued examination of Live Nation and Ticketmaster ‘anticompetitive conduct’

US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee, Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumers Rights, have called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to continue examining Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s 'anticompetitive conduct'.

Live Nation posts strong 2022 results, announces support for FAIR Ticketing Act

Live Nation Entertainment has witnessed its revenue soar by 44% to $16.7bn (£13.9bn/€15.8bn) in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic revenue in 2019.

US appeals court rejects Live Nation antitrust lawsuit

Entertainment giant Live Nation has avoided an antitrust lawsuit accusing it and Ticketmaster of exploiting its market power, and forcing inflated prices on fans.

Bruce Springsteen fanzine to quit after 43 years due to ticket prices

A Bruce Springsteen fanzine is set to close after 43 years, naming ticket prices as one of the reasons for its demise.

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

President Biden calls for limits on concert and sporting ticket fees

US groups form ‘Break Up Ticketmaster’ coalition

Ziggo Dome extends NFT ticketing plans with GUTS Tickets

Lyte to acquire Event Genius assets as parent company Festicket set to fall into administration

Silver Lake looking into TEG exit options – report

Ticketmaster “successfully handles” Beyonce onsale

SeatGeek allegedly dropped by Barclays Center because of tech issues according to report

Fans unhappy with Blackpink tour prices

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