Pearl Jam’s members are outspoken critics of the ticketing industry, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting behind the BOSS Act, which, if passed, would more comprehensively regulate the distribution and resale of event tickets. On the contrary, the fiv…
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Canadian Authorities Fine StubHub Nearly $1 Million for Deceiving Customers
StubHub has been fined nearly $1 million ($1.3M Canadian) by Canada’s Competition Bureau, which monitors the domestic marketplace for behaviors and actions that inhibit competition and/or deceive consumers. StubHub’s infractions were classified under …
Want Tickets to See Bon Iver? Just Pledge to Vote In the 2020 Election
Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Bon Iver is working to register new voters and rally support for the eventual Democratic nominee. Roughly one month out from voting day, the folk band revealed that they will play three concerts in their native…
Elton John Soldiers Through Farewell Tour Despite Walking Pneumonia Diagnosis
Owing to an ongoing illness, Elton John has been forced to postpone one of his scheduled Farewell Yellow Brick Road performances. The 72-year-old valiantly attempted to push through a Sunday concert in Auckland, New Zealand, having been diagnosed with…
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels North American Tour as Health Situation Worsens
Ozzy Osbourne is cancelling his North American tour dates due to his current health condition. The official Ozzy Osbourne site shared the news with fans with an official statement from Ozzy. The decision to cancel was made to accommodate fans who have …
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, February 12th. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform …
British Ticket Scalpers That Made Nearly $9 Million in Profits Convicted for Fraud
Two British ticket scalpers – Peter Hunter and David Smith – were convicted on fraud charges. Both men used multiple identities and bots to buy over £4m worth of tickets to numerous gigs. The duo scalped tickets for Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Liam Gallagher…
Coronavirus Cancellations Continue: Stormzy Backs Out of Asian Tour Dates
Owing to coronavirus fears, British rapper Stormzy has indefinitely postponed the Asian portion of his Heavy is the Head Tour. The 26-year-old took to Instagram to reveal the news, which was attributed to “ongoing health and travel concerns.” It was …
Jennifer Hudson to Perform Kobe Bryant Tribute at the NBA All-Star Game
Jennifer Hudson is set to honor Kobe Bryant with a tribute ahead of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. According to details from the NBA, Hudson’s performance will kick the All-Star Game off, before the players are introduced. Additional details weren’t made…
Live Nation Expands Into Taiwan With Tixcraft Buyout, Opens Singapore Offices
Live Nation-owned Ticketmaster has set its sights on Asia’s highly lucrative ticketing and event promotion market. Ticketmaster, wholly owned by Live Nation, recently announced the acquisition of Taiwan’s Tixcraft, a popular ticketing ser…