QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT LIVE NATION CONTROVERSY, REGARDING EMPLOYEES BRAGGING ABOUT OVERCHARGING FANS, DO YOU THINK IT’S TIME TICKETING AGENCIES/BROKERS SHOULD BE DONE AWAY WITH?

Yes, I think it’s well over due.

Even back in the 80s, Ticketmaster, along with scalpers, were constant problems for us concert goers.

It seems nothing changes, and these agencies seem to have monopolies on ticket sales. It is too much power, and control, for very few companies, which I believe is illegal.

Bands should have a way to sell tickets directly to their fans through their websites. Cut out the middleman, lower the fees, give everyone a fair chance to obtain good seats, and hopefully end the corruption.

But sadly, since this has yet to happen, and it is 2026, my feeling is, it is will not be remedied, any time soon.

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