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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Dianne Bourne

Paul Heaton praised for capping gig tickets at £30 to battle music industry 'greed'

Music star Paul Heaton has been praised for capping the price of his and Jacqui Abbott's concert tickets at £30 - to battle back against "music industry greed". Paul and Jacqui were guests on BBC Breakfast in Salford on Friday when ticket pricing was discussed.

Paul said it was important to keep their gig prices low for fans and hopes that by taking the stance it well "set an example" to other music artists. Paul and Jacqui were guests on BBC Breakfast to discuss the release of their new album ahead of their eagerly-anticipated UK arena tour in November and December.

They were asked by BBC hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt about their stance on ticket pricing.

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