Olivia Dean has come under fire from the music industry after Ticketmaster and Live Nation came under scrutiny over their resale ticket pricing. The pop singer recently expressed her outrage on social media, describing the practice of reselling tickets at inflated prices as "disgusting".
According to reports, just days ago, fans were left stunned when they found that tickets for Dean's upcoming tour had been listed on Ticketmaster for hundreds of dollars more than their face value. Resale ticket prices soared to nearly $800 or $900 in some cases, sparking widespread outrage and prompting Dean to take aim at the ticketing giant.
Dean took to Instagram to denounce Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and entertainment company AEG Presents, accusing them of providing a "disgusting service". The singer claimed that live music should be "affordable and accessible", adding that she believes we need to find new ways to make this possible.
In response to Dean's comments, Ticketmaster reposted her post on its own social media account, stating it would cap resale ticket prices for her shows at face value. This move was seen as a victory for the singer and fans who feel they have been ripped off by the high resale prices.
Ticketmaster had previously acknowledged that an error in listing prices for Dean's tour presale tickets, with some fans being charged significantly more than intended. The company has since apologized for the mistake and stated that those affected would be refunded the difference.
The move has sparked a wider conversation about ticket pricing and resale practices within the music industry. While Ticketmaster is taking steps to cap resale prices for Dean's shows, it remains to be seen how this will impact other artists and fans who feel they have been taken advantage of by high resale prices.
According to reports, just days ago, fans were left stunned when they found that tickets for Dean's upcoming tour had been listed on Ticketmaster for hundreds of dollars more than their face value. Resale ticket prices soared to nearly $800 or $900 in some cases, sparking widespread outrage and prompting Dean to take aim at the ticketing giant.
Dean took to Instagram to denounce Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and entertainment company AEG Presents, accusing them of providing a "disgusting service". The singer claimed that live music should be "affordable and accessible", adding that she believes we need to find new ways to make this possible.
In response to Dean's comments, Ticketmaster reposted her post on its own social media account, stating it would cap resale ticket prices for her shows at face value. This move was seen as a victory for the singer and fans who feel they have been ripped off by the high resale prices.
Ticketmaster had previously acknowledged that an error in listing prices for Dean's tour presale tickets, with some fans being charged significantly more than intended. The company has since apologized for the mistake and stated that those affected would be refunded the difference.
The move has sparked a wider conversation about ticket pricing and resale practices within the music industry. While Ticketmaster is taking steps to cap resale prices for Dean's shows, it remains to be seen how this will impact other artists and fans who feel they have been taken advantage of by high resale prices.
, can you believe those ticketing companies? I remember buying tickets back in the day and paying a reasonable price without breaking the bank 
. Nowadays, it's like they're just trying to make as much cash off fans as possible 
. Olivia Dean is right, though - live music should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can shell out hundreds of dollars 
. I'm glad Ticketmaster finally caved and agreed to cap resale prices for her shows, but it's still a bit too little, too late 
. What's the point of having a ticketing company if they're just going to rip off fans? 
! It's just not right that people can pay thousands of dollars more than the face value of a ticket just because they're willing to pay it 
, but I hope this leads to bigger changes in the industry 
. We need more artists and fans speaking out against these ridiculous price hikes 
!
. I don't get why companies like ticketmaster can just raise the prices whenever they want, it's not fair to fans who are just trying to enjoy a show 
. I'm glad ticketmaster is taking steps to cap resale prices, but i hope other artists and venues follow suit too 
she's like the ultimate advocate for affordable live music 
but I'm glad they're taking steps to cap those prices now. this whole thing is a big deal because we need more transparency in the music industry, if you ask me 
especially when it comes to ticket pricing. I mean, how are fans supposed to know what's going on behind the scenes?! 
. I mean, what's the point of buying a ticket in the first place if you're just gonna be ripped off by some greedy company? 
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. Now let's see if they actually follow through on their promises 
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. What we really need is for the government to step in and regulate these ticketing companies, maybe even implement something like a national price cap or a system that ensures artists get a fair share of the profits 
And the fact that Ticketmaster had to backtrack after Olivia Dean spoke out about it just shows how much of a problem this issue is. 
Can we find some way to level the playing field here? Make tickets more affordable for everyone, you know? 
, how can fans afford to pay that kinda cash when the artist isn't even selling it 4 them?? 
. but seriously, this whole thing gotta change, we need more affordable & accessible live music options 
