Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures
Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures refer to strategies implemented by musicians and their teams to combat ticket reselling at inflated prices, commonly known as ticket scalping¹. These measures aim to ensure that genuine fans can purchase tickets at face value and attend live events. Common tactics include utilizing verified fan systems, implementing paperless or non-transferable tickets, offering pre-sale access to fan club members, and adjusting ticket pricing to align with market rates, thereby reducing the profit margins for scalpers².
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Sep 16, 2025
Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures
Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures refer to strategies implemented by musicians and their teams to combat ticket reselling at inflated prices, commonly known as ticket scalping¹. These measures aim to ensure that genuine fans can purchase tickets at face value and attend live events. Common tactics include utilizing verified fan systems, implementing paperless or non-transferable tickets, offering pre-sale access to fan club members, and adjusting ticket pricing to align with market rates, thereby reducing the profit margins for scalpers².
Sources
Updated:
Sep 16, 2025
Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures
Artist-Led Anti-Scalping Measures refer to strategies implemented by musicians and their teams to combat ticket reselling at inflated prices, commonly known as ticket scalping¹. These measures aim to ensure that genuine fans can purchase tickets at face value and attend live events. Common tactics include utilizing verified fan systems, implementing paperless or non-transferable tickets, offering pre-sale access to fan club members, and adjusting ticket pricing to align with market rates, thereby reducing the profit margins for scalpers².
Sources
Updated:
Sep 16, 2025
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