High-profile musicians, including a drummer from a band frequently cited by the prime minister, are intensifying calls on the government to deliver on its promise to ban secondary ticket sales by touts. The pledge to prohibit reselling tickets for profit—first announced last year and reaffirmed in Labour’s election manifesto—aims to curb exploitation on platforms like Viagogo and StubHub. With the government reportedly advancing legislation to address the issue, pressure is mounting to ensure fans are protected from inflated prices. The move reflects broader frustration over how ticket touting undermines live events and cultural access.
Artists including Tinie Tempah and the Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce ramp up pressure on government to keep its pledge to outlaw for-profit resalesThe government has stepped up work on new laws to stop ticket touts fleecing fans, as the prime minister came under pressure from artists including the drummer from the Smiths, one of his favourite bands.Keir Starmer said last year that the government would “stop fans from being ripped off” by outlawing the for-profit resale of tickets on sites such as Viagogo and StubHub, a pledge Labour first made in its 2024 election manifesto. Continue reading...
