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 are some criticisms regarding Ticketmaster's control over the ticketing market?

How have hotel prices near concert venues changed in response to ticket demand?

What historical changes in ticket purchasing methods have occurred over the years?