An issue that’s been seemingly bubbling under the surface since live music returned is fans dealing with dynamic ticket pricing on Ticketmaster. Bruce Springsteen fans have faced extreme price increases at all times, and in some cases, tickets soared to $5,000. The Boss now speaks out on the subject of ticket prices rising in the midst Ticketmaster’s fiasco. Taylor Swift’s upcoming projects: The Eras Tour.
Springsteen’s fans had to face a similar problem like Swifties as they attempted to book tickets for the E Street Band’s first tour in 2017 with all of them. Springsteen recently spoke out about the Ticketmaster scandal with Rolling Stone. InsiderIt was “confusing” For fans. He noted, however that most of his fans were not aware. “tickets are affordable,” His shows were under-priced for most of his careers. His upcoming tour was the next topic. “what everybody else is doing.” He said:
Then I explained to them that we were 73 years of age. These guys were there. My peers and I are doing the same thing. This is what was achieved. They did exactly that.
Springsteen tickets might have had a lower market value than in years gone by, but they weren’t this time and the fans weren’t happy.
The following are some of the highlights. Eras Tour Tickets in High Demand The Annullement of the General Sale Swift fans were divided on the main points. However, Swift supporters also had concerns about the high cost of attending concerts. Even though Swift’s fans were enthralled by the music, it was also a major problem. The ticket company apologizes for the incident, Swift’s fans are still livid because they can’t buy a ticket without paying an absurd amount of money. A fan can buy StubHub resale tickets for Swift’s MetLife Stadium concert. It would cost more than $700 to be seated in the nosebleeds. Floor seats are nearly $3,000, just to contextualize.
Problem with ticket prices that are soaring is resale or Ticketmaster’s. “dynamic pricing” The demand for tickets will determine the price of the ticket. So, if a show is in high demand, like tours for Springsteen and Swift, the prices skyrocket, whereas prices for lesser-known artists will decrease if there’s not a massive demand.
According to The Boss, he elaborated his views on the surging price:
However, ticket purchasing has become a bit confusing for both the artist and the fan. The bottom line is that our tickets are very affordable. You can find them in this price range.
According to the article, Springsteen’s tour tickets jumped from $400 to $5,000 for floor tickets because of this model.
The “Born to Run” Singer stated that he was aware of the disappointment felt by fans and said that he doesn’t regret it. “like to be the poster boy for high ticket prices.” He also said he’d reconsider using dynamic pricing in the future, because of how angry the fans were.
Springsteen like Swift addressed these issues as well with Ticketmaster. In an Instagram Story, she wrote that this was a very serious situation. “pisses [her] off” because many of her fans couldn’t get tickets and those who did felt “like they went through several bear attacks” To secure them. To secure them. “Anti-Hero” Singer also stated that she was working on it. “provide more opportunities” Her fans can see her.
Ever since live music returned, it seems like tickets have been more in demand than ever — I mean Swift’s tour announcement alone This wreaked havoc upon the wedding plans for Pete’s sake — and prices have surged to incredibly expensive (and unaffordable) heights.
While fans have not calmed down about Swift’s tickets, Springsteen’s tour is another example of the issues concertgoers have had with Ticketmaster and dynamic pricing while trying to secure tickets to live out their “Glory Days.”