StubHub fined $1.3M over extra fees on event tickets
The Competition Bureau found that Canadian consumers were unable to buy tickets for concerts and sporting events at the cost advertised on StubHub. Continue reading
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Pearl Jam and Ticketmaster vs. the world: Alan Cross
Pearl Jam was once the sworn enemy of Ticketmaster. Now, the two are working together to fight scalpers. Can they win? Continue reading
Pitfalls to watch for when selling season tickets: ‘Don’t get greedy’
There’s no shortage of sports games to attend when fall rolls around but attending them can be expensive, so many season seat holders sell some of their tickets to recoup a portion of their cash. Continue reading
Live Nation admits to putting tickets straight on resale market
Representatives of Metallica and other artists allegedly colluded with Live Nation to sell concert tickets to secondary sites before going on sale. Continue reading
Ticketmaster to pay $4.5M for charging extra fees on event tickets
The Competition Bureau says Ticketmaster L.L.C., TNow Entertainment Group Inc. and Ticketmaster Canada LP will pay a $4-million penalty and $500,000 for the costs of the investigation. Continue reading
Former first lady Michelle Obama plans speaking engagement in Hamilton on Oct. 11
The former first lady of the United States will be the guest of honour at a speaking engagement at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre on Friday, Oct. 11. Continue reading
Tickets on sale for Garth Brooks’ second Regina show
By David Baxter Reporter
Tickets are now on sale for Garth Brooks’ second show at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium. Continue reading
‘The process was not ideal’: Garth Brooks fans sound off on ticket sale process
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
Garth Brooks’ August show in Regina has sold out in under an hour. Continue reading
Warning issued ahead of Garth Brooks’ ticket sales
The province is issuing a warning for buyers ahead of Garth Brooks’ ticket sales in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Alan Cross: What’s new in the world of concert ticket sales? I’m glad you asked
Selling and reselling tickets to concerts, sporting events or theatre productions is a complex and opaque business, writes Alan Cross. Continue reading