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AEG Presents tackles ticket scalpers for Skrillex Red Rocks performance

AEG Presents has been tackling ticket scalpers for an upcoming performance from DJ Skrillex, by reclaiming tickets and reselling them to fans through the Fair AXS ticketing platform.

The Cure’s Robert Smith says 7,000 scalped tickets for tour dates have been cancelled

The Cure’s Robert Smith has said that 7,000 scalped tickets have been cancelled since they went on sale last month for the band’s ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ US tour dates.

Western Australia clamps down on ticket scalpers following UFC event

The Government of Western Australia has announced that five individuals have become the first to face legal action under new ticket scalping laws, relating to the recent sold-out UFC 284 event in Perth.

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.

Rishi Sunak says Government is doing ‘everything it can’ to tackle ticket touts

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his Government will do “everything it can” to combat ticketing touting, after MP Kevin Brennan highlighted Eurovision tickets being listed on Viagogo for thousands of pounds.

Lawmakers demand answers over Taylor Swift Eras tour ticketing

US lawmakers have penned a letter to Live Nation chief executive Michael Rapino to discuss Ticketmaster’s ticketing process for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

Tickets fly off the shelf for Taiwan star

Taiwanese singer A-mei is planning a spectacular return at Taipei Arena (pictured) with the first batch of 130,000 tickets for…

Major event status awarded to Melbourne Comedy fest to combat touts

Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been given major event status, giving the event an increased protection against scalping. Under Victorian…

Ticketmaster boss responds to senators’ concerns

Jared Smith, president of Ticketmaster, has responded to a letter that was sent by two US senators concerning the recent…

Implications for touts after six charged

Six ticket resellers have been charged with money laundering and breaches of consumer law by the National Trading Standards in…

Chinese WC fans fall victim to touts

More than 3,500 Chinese football fans have fallen victim to touts selling fake FIFA 2018 World Cup tickets. Around 10,000…

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UEFA unveils ‘fans first’ Euro 2024 tix strategy

Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

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

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

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Vivendi plans to sell See Tickets and festival businesses – reports

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

Issues reported with Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing system

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Health Pass required for entry to Climate Pledge Arena

Aisle seats are the new ‘premium’ tickets

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

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