Ticketmaster, Promoters Defend Exclusivity With Consumer Threats
In a preview of how the ticketing world is attempting to ratchet down consumer freedom in resale overseas, fans holding…
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George Strait Breaks Another NRG Stadium Attendance Record at RodeoHouston
George Strait closed-out the month-long Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last night with a performance that broke the NRG Stadium…
The Bowery To Build 3,500-Seat Concert Venue at Boston Landing
Concert promoter The Bowery Presents announced plans to build a 3,500-seat concert venue at Boston Landing, set to open in…
B2K’s Raz B Nearly Quits Reunion Tour Ahead of Rochester Show
B2K singer DeMario “Raz B” Thornton announced he was quitting the R&B group’s ongoing reunion tour after just a week,…
Eventgoers Can Now Use Amazon Alexa To Buy Tickets From Ticketmaster
Buying tickets can now be as easy as talking. Last week, Ticketmaster announced the development of Alexa skill, which allows…
New York Campaign Donations Raise Impartiality, Legality Questions
Three years ago, there was a minor media frenzy related to then-New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and some large…
Ticketmaster Class-Action Lawsuit May Be Resolved Confidentially
A California judge tentatively granted Ticketmaster’s request to arbitrate its ongoing “Scalpergate” class-action lawsuit, which alleges that it violated antitrust…
Bob Seger Fans Disappointed After Experience at Texas Venue
Several concert attendees are upset after their experience at Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band’s concert in Texas over…
Metallica Breaks Multiple Attendance Records Across Country
Heavy-metal band Metallica is continuing to break attendance records at venues across the U.S. on their ongoing North American tour….
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Fans Are Fuming After VIP Seats Were a ‘Rip Off’
Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are feeling scammed after buying VIP tickets to a show in New Zealand…