Ticket Act News Today

Good news for people who like concerts.

The U.S. Senate introduced a long-awaited bill on Friday promising consumer protections for tickets to live entertainment events.

Samuel Coram/Ciba USA/AP The dome of the US Capitol building is seen at sunset on October 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Washington DC CNN — A year after

The 'Fans First Act' has been introduced in the Senate promising consumer protections for ticketed events.

The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.

Corporations have fought vigorously to thwart even the most basic rules that would require them to be more transparent about hidden charges, according to a Washington Post review of federal lobbying records and hundreds of filings submitted to government agencies.

The Biden administration, looking to eliminate “junk fees,” has run into opposition from airlines, auto dealers, banks, credit card companies, cable giants, property owners and ticket sellers that hope to preserve their profits.

After months of anticipation, their excitement turned to frustration the night before the concert when they received an email from EventTicketsCenter, the website they used to buy the tickets.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- President Biden announced on June 15 that the major ticket sellers SeatGeek and LiveNation have pledged to disclose the full price of tickets up front before purchase.

Demand for concerts continues rising and bolstering the revenue of ticket seller and concert promoter and operator Live Nation.