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
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Ontario cancels ticket resale price cap, increasing fines for disobeying ticket law
The Progressive Conservative government paused implementation of that section of the Ticket Sales Act – brought in by the previous Liberal government – shortly after the election last year. Continue reading
Morrissey postpones Canadian tour dates due to medical emergency
The former lead singer of The Smiths was set to perform at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre on Sunday and Monday nights, but Ticketmaster says those shows have been rescheduled for Oct. 14 and 15. Continue reading
Sugarland to perform at Saddledome during Calgary Stampede 2019
Sugarland will perform at the Saddledome during the 2019 Calgary Stampede. Continue reading
Singers of ‘undeniable Canadian anthems’ to perform at Calgary concert
The first annual Let There Be Rock concert will be held at The Big Four Roadhouse on March 23. Continue reading
Ticketmaster’s PR nightmare continues: Alan Cross
Ticketmaster spent months rehabilitating its image. It took just one day to come crashing down. Continue reading
In light of the Ticketmaster investigation, are there other ways to get tickets?
Some bands and even some European countries are trying different measures to bypass Ticketmaster’s monopoly on tickets. Continue reading
Venues often ‘stuck in the middle’ of Tickemaster controversies, says True North
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat after a media investigation revealed the ticketing giant has been recruiting scalpers for a secret program that puts more money into its own coffers — and venues are often in the middle, says True North Sports and Entertainment. Continue reading
Alberta introduces new rules to protect against shady ticket practices
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
New regulations have been put in place to protect consumers buying tickets to events, festivals and concerts. What are they and how are they working so far? Continue reading
Alberta woman warns about ticket resale sites after big bill for concert
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
An Alberta woman says she was blindsided after she bought tickets to a concert and they ended up costing much more than she bargained for. Continue reading