ICYMI: Buying Concert Tickets Online is Still a Hellscape

Published: April 5, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'On today\\u2019s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Justin Richmond, co-host of the music podcast Broken Record and host of the new podcast Started From the Bottom. The two discuss what, if anything, has changed with the online ticketing giant Ticketmaster since ticket sales for Taylor Swift\\u2019s Eras Tour dominated headlines. How did Ticketmaster come to account for 70% of the ticketing and live event market? Now that it does, what responsibility do artists have to their fans to keep ticket prices accessible? Can real lasting change be made to system that most agree is broken?\\n\\nThis podcast is produced by Se\\u2019era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Daniel Schroeder and Rachelle Hampton.\\n\\nMake an impact this Earth Month by helping Macy\\u2019s on their mission to bring more parks to more people across the country. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'