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Neil Young Bans 'Platinum' Tickets, Fights Ticketing Scams

3/17/2025

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In a bold move, Neil Young has decided to eliminate 'Platinum' tickets from his future tours, taking a stand against what he calls unfair pricing practices. Inspired by The Cure's Robert Smith, who labeled such ticketing a "scam," Young believes fans deserve better and urges them to act quickly to dodge inflated resale prices.

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In a bold move, Neil Young has decided to eliminate 'Platinum' tickets from his future tours, taking a stand against what he calls unfair pricing practices. Inspired by The Cure's Robert Smith, who labeled such ticketing a "scam," Young believes fans deserve better and urges them to act quickly to dodge inflated resale prices.