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Olivia Dean Slams Ticketmaster Over High Resale Prices

11/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean criticized Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AEG Presents for high resale prices on tickets for her 2026 North American tour.
After The Art of Loving Tour tickets sold out, resale listings rose to thousands of dollars.
Dean urged fans on Instagram to beware scams and that live music should be affordable.
Ticketmaster announced a cap on resale prices at face value and urged platforms to follow.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. House of Representatives held hearings in 2019 on ticket resale practices, revealing that over 70% of concert tickets were resold at inflated prices. This scrutiny intensified after the 2022 Ticketmaster controversy during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, prompting calls for regulatory measures. The ongoing debate highlights consumer frustrations over ticket affordability and the need for transparency in the ticketing industry.

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Story summary

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean criticized Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AEG Presents for high resale prices on tickets for her 2026 North American tour.
After The Art of Loving Tour tickets sold out, resale listings rose to thousands of dollars.
Dean urged fans on Instagram to beware scams and that live music should be affordable.
Ticketmaster announced a cap on resale prices at face value and urged platforms to follow.

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