Taylor Swift Eras Tour Helped Uncover Deep Issues Of Concert Ticketing

The video discusses the high demand for Taylor Swift's Eras tour tickets, highlighting issues with Ticketmaster's handling of sales and the impact of scalpers reselling tickets at inflated prices. It explores the monopoly concerns surrounding Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the historical changes in ticket purchasing, and the role of alternative platforms like SeatGeek. The video also addresses regulatory challenges and hidden fees in the ticketing industry, with a focus on consumer protection and potential reforms.

What is one reason why Taylor Swift's concert tickets are in such high demand?

• Tickets are available for free.

• The concerts are held in small venues.

• Taylor Swift is popular among the tween crowd.

• They are being sold at a discount.

What is a common method used by scalpers to acquire large numbers of tickets?

• Using bots to buy tickets in bulk.

• Purchasing directly from the venue.

• Waiting in line at the box office.

• Calling the ticketing hotline repeatedly.

What is a major concern regarding Live Nation and Ticketmaster's role in the concert industry?

• They do not promote any tours.

• They only sell tickets for small events.

• They have a monopoly over many venues.

• They offer too many discounts.

How has the process of buying concert tickets changed over the years?

• Tickets are now only available at the venue.

• People used to line up physically at the box office.

• Tickets are now free for everyone.

• Concerts no longer require tickets.

What merger is often blamed for high ticket prices?

• The merger of SeatGeek and Ticketmaster.

• The merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

• The merger of Ticketmaster and StubHub.

• The merger of Live Nation and StubHub.

What action has President Biden mentioned regarding ticket fees?

• Allowing more companies to charge fees.

• Increasing the fees for concert tickets.

• Eliminating all ticket fees.

• Cracking down on hidden and deceptive fees.

What is one reason some fans were able to get tickets more easily?

• Their venue used a different ticketing platform.

• They purchased tickets months in advance.

• They bought tickets directly from the artist.

• They attended a smaller concert.