As I am sure most of the world is aware of the monopoly that Ticketmaster have regarding events, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to defeat them little by little or otherwise.
I have seen many campaigns, including one from before live nation was formed, in an attempt to prevent it. The juggernaut that it is, easily bats away any attempt to take it on, they are not even afraid of the US government trying to break up the monopoly.
They have been caught many times globally breaking and bending laws, and have a very unethical form of practice. Ticket prices just keep going up along with nonsense charges.
Would love to see ideas to help defeat them.
Seems like artists would have some way of setting up shows outside of Ticketmaster’s control.
Not in any way that would be meaningful for bands that tour internationally and play for tens of thousands. Pretty much all large venues have exclusive contracts with Ticketmaster.
Smaller bands, sure.