This monopoly-like power has drawn comparisons to other industries where one dominant player controls the market1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣. With a stranglehold on ticket sales for major events, many believe Ticketmaster is able to get away with practices that would not be tolerated in other sectors1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣. Whether or not the government will take further action against Ticketmaster remains to be seen, but the backlash surrounding Swift’s tour has certainly opened the door for a more significant conversation about change【1】【8】【5】【5】【-】【4】【4】【6】【-】【9】【0】【7】【7】.
Alternative Solutions: Can Things Get Better?
As the debate continues, there are calls for more innovative solutions to the ticketing problem1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣. Some fans have advocated for blockchain-based ticketing systems that would allow for more transparency, lower fees【1】【8】【5】【5】【-】【4】【4】【6】【-】【9】【0】【7】【7】, and greater security. Others have suggested that artists themselves could explore ways to sell tickets directly through their own platforms, without the need for third-party intermediaries【1】【8】【5】【5】【-】【4】【4】【6】【-】【9】【0】【7】【7】., there are calls for more rigorous consumer protections, including caps on ticket prices1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣, limits on the number of tickets one person can buy1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣, and greater oversight of resale platforms. These measures would go a long way toward addressing the concerns that arose during the "Eras Tour" fiasco1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣5️⃣-4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣-9️⃣0️⃣7️⃣7️⃣.
