For years, fans have complained about what it can take to get a concert ticket: the long virtual queue waits, website crashes and high prices. Now, the artists’ role in it all are being questioned.
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Chappell Roan’s fans welcome the ‘Midwest Princess’ to Kansas City
Photographer Katie Currid captured fans attending Chappell Roan’s tour stop in Kansas City. The Missouri native said bringing joy to the Midwest’s queer community is deeply meaningful to her.
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Buying or selling on StubHub? It’s probably not showing you all the available tickets
StubHub has a “Recommended Tickets” filter that only displays some tickets but not others. It’s automatically turned on — and it’s upsetting users.
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The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift’s record-breaking, 21-month tour
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” since March 2023. Here’s a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
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These Swifties are out thousands of dollars — but there’s no ‘bad blood’ for Taylor
More than 150,000 fans lost their chance to see the pop superstar this month, due to terrorist threats. Now they mostly want another opportunity to see her in concert.
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Barracuda Music said tickets will be refunded for the three canceled concerts, after officials announced arrests in an apparent plot to attack an event in the area. A sold-out crowd was expected.
