"Seeing your favorite artist onstage has never been more expensive. In the 1960s, a ticket to see The Beatles could cost around $5. In 2024, the average concert ticket in the US was nearly $136. And on the resale market, prices can jump to almost double that, with some Taylor Swift fans paying thousands of dollars for a single seat."
"In 2024, the average concert ticket in the US was nearly $136. And on the resale market, prices can jump to almost double that, with some Taylor Swift fans paying thousands of dollars for a single seat. Business Insider spoke with individuals across the live music ecosystem - including Live Nation and Ticketmaster, resale sites like StubHub, musicians, lawyers, government"
Concert ticket prices have risen dramatically since the 1960s. A ticket to see The Beatles cost about $5 in the 1960s. The average concert ticket in the US in 2024 was nearly $136. Resale-market prices can approach almost double primary prices, and some fans have paid thousands of dollars for a single seat to see artists such as Taylor Swift. Stakeholders across the live music ecosystem include Live Nation, Ticketmaster, resale sites like StubHub, musicians, lawyers, government officials, music journalists, and fans. Many people believe the ticketing system is rigged against ordinary fans.
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