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Why concert tickets are so expensive — and who's to blame

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 11:14

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.

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It's not just JLo: Why big musical acts can't sell out concerts anymore

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 05:57

Tech Insider : Economy

A woman singing to empty seats — There are plenty of reasons big musical acts are canceling tours: high ticket prices, overestimating their own popularity, and an overcrowded market.
iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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Taylor Swift's name is popping up on Wall Street earnings calls thanks to her massive impact on the US economy

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 13:26

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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Fans sue Madonna over 2-hour delay to her show when they had to work the next day

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 06:46

Tech Insider

Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 15, 2023 in London, England. — Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 15, 2023, in London.
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation

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This Taylor Swift fan says she's 'embarrassed' about paying $5,500 for resale tickets

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 08:59