Tag: Secondary Market
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The $2 Trillion Future of Live Events: What It Means for Ticket Brokers
Read more: The $2 Trillion Future of Live Events: What It Means for Ticket BrokersThe Live Events Industry is Accelerating The live events industry isn’t just back, it’s scaling toward a new level entirely. Recent reporting points to a future where the global live experiences market could approach $2 trillion, driven by sustained demand across concerts, sports, festivals, and immersive entertainment. For ticket brokers, this isn’t just an industry…
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Ontario Updated Ticket Resale Cap Language on Bill 94
Read more: Ontario Updated Ticket Resale Cap Language on Bill 94Could Fans be Affected The Most? Ontario proposed a crackdown on ticket resale pricing a week ago, but has since updated the language in Bill 94. Bill 94 bars anyone from selling a ticket on the secondary market, or facilitating a sale for an amount above the ticket’s face value, including fees and service charges.…
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Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket Protection
Read more: Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket ProtectionLive event demand remains strong heading into 2026, but rising ticket prices are changing how fans approach their purchases. As ticket costs increase, more buyers are turning to ticket protection to safeguard their investment. A recent survey from Allianz Partners found that 87% of respondents plan to attend at least one live event in 2026,…
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DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case
Read more: DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust CaseThe Settlement The Department of Justice and Live Nation reached a settlement agreement in the antitrust case that involved multiple states, with other marketplaces (Seatgeek and StubHub) also involved. There will be 13 amphitheaters taken from Live Nation and Ticketmaster must offer venues the opportunity to strike a non-exclusive agreement with artists. Back in 2024,…
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The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize Prices
Read more: The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize PricesThe secondary ticket market has become one of the most misunderstood parts of the live events ecosystem. Every time ticket prices spike for a major tour or playoff game, the conversation quickly shifts to blaming resellers. But the reality is more complicated and far more economic. Resellers don’t create the demand for tickets.They respond to…
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Buffalo Leaders Call for Real Ticketing Reform: Why Primary Market Transparency Matters
Read more: Buffalo Leaders Call for Real Ticketing Reform: Why Primary Market Transparency MattersA coalition of Buffalo faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and community organizations is urging New York lawmakers to rethink how they approach ticketing reform. Their message is clear: if the goal is affordability and access, policymakers should focus on primary market control — not restrict resale competition. For brokers, operators, and serious market participants, this…
