London New Year's Eve fireworks: How to buy tickets With the final round of tickets dropping next week, here’s everything you need to know about the iconic event: Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Musicians’ Union welcomes government ban on inflated gig ticket resales The union said the move to ban resales for profit would help to maintain the relationship between artists and their fans. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
Football Fans Outraged as FIFA Resale Tickets Skyrocket 445% — and You'll Lose 30% in Fees FIFA charges an unprecedented 30% combined fee on World Cup resale tickets, with base prices soaring 445%, turning the governing body into one of sports' biggest ticket brokers. International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025
The 26 best UK Christmas gifts for 13-year-olds – chosen by 13-year-olds We asked teens what’s on their festive wishlist, from Jellycats to water bottles, skincare to guitars – so you don’t have to guess The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
Billie Eilish Under Fire After Calling Out Billionaires — Then Charging Fans A Fortune for Concert Tix Billie Eilish urged billionaires to 'give your money away' at the WSJ Innovator Awards on 29/10/2025 — but anger over high ticket prices for her 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' tour (standing places from about £145) has left fans accusing her of contradiction. International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025
Bon Jovi Are Back! Jon Bon Jovi Returns After Surgery for 2026 'Forever' World Tour Bon Jovi returns in 2026! See US, UK & Ireland tour dates, ticket prices, presales, and VIP packages for their "Forever" tour. International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025
‘I flew to Luxembourg to see the gig there instead!’: music fans on how they cope with high UK ticket prices As increasing prices and fees make gig-going difficult, readers voice their frustration – and suggest alternatives The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Live Nation's Merger with Ticketmaster Isn't Responsible for High Resale Prices—You Are Antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have singled out Live Nation as a scapegoat for concertgoers' insatiable appetites. Reason · Oct 22, 2025
‘I get to do whatever I want in the moment’: why more people are going to gigs, festivals and clubs alone The number of solo festivalgoers has jumped since the pandemic, and even safety concerns aren’t dissuading lone ravers. We speak to some to find out why The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025
“You will lose out on generations of esoteric, risk-taking, creative, adventurous weirdos, rebels, agitators, and provocateurs. You’re gonna get white bread”: Shirley Manson takes aim at the music industry, Spotify and Ticketmaster She expands on reasons behind Garbage’s decision to “curtail” touring MusicRadar · Oct 19, 2025
Tourist sues SeaWorld’s parent company for ‘bait-and-switch’ in hidden ticket prices A Virginia man has accused Florida-based United Parks and Resorts of breaking his home state’s price transparency laws by exploiting ‘dark patterns’ to bilk consumers The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
“That’s Disgusting”: Fans Outraged After Man Tries To Snatch Billie Eilish At Miami Concert “Security got involved and breathalyzed him and found that he was as drunk as sh**, but didn't make him leave.” Bored Panda · Oct 10, 2025
New Year's Eve fireworks: Sadiq Khan hikes ticket prices for tourists, but freezes cost for Londoners Residents will continue to pay £20 or £35, but visitors will be charged £40 or £55 - a rise of up to 14% Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
White House fumes at Ariana Grande after she asks MAGA if their lives are better under Trump The White House issued a sharp response to a post on Ariana Grande’s Instagram story, incorporating several of her own song titles in the reply The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Peter Kay forced to cancel shows following surgery The comedian is set to ‘rest and recover’ following an operation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025 Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation
The Mary Sue · Sep 26, 2025 Rich man says overpriced concert tickets are too cheap Concert tickets have become increasingly expensive over the last decade. The concept of going from a show has evolved past just seeing one of your faves perform into a fusion social media event and community interaction? But one man thinks that you’re still getting a bargain out there for wildly…
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster to give fans more information after uproar in way Oasis tickets were sold in the UK Ticketmaster has committed to changes after facing criticism over ticket sales for Oasis' reunion concerts in the U.K. this summer
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 The changes Ticketmaster will make following government criticism IN FULL
International Business Times · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster Agrees Clearer Prices After Oasis Probe US ticket sales giant Ticketmaster has agreed to more transparent pricing following widespread anger over the exorbitant costs paid by some fans for the Oasis reunion tour, Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday.
BANG Premier · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster to clarify prices before checkout after Oasis fiasco prompted investigation Ticketmaster has agreed to provide clearer ticket pricing details after being probed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after the Oasis ticketing fiasco.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster agrees to changes after probe into Oasis reunion tour tickets fiasco Fans will also be told at least 24 hours before a ticket sale begins if tiered pricing will be used and what that means
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster ordered to make major changes following Oasis fiasco Ticketmaster offered Oasis tickets at different prices after fans waited in lengthy queues
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025 Ticketmaster forced to change pricing and sales tactics after Oasis row Company must be clearer about what fans will pay and avoid ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMA
Barchart · Sep 23, 2025 This Stock Made Taylor Swift Fans Its Enemies. Now the FTC Is Taking Aim. From Swiftie outrage to a regulatory crackdown, Live Nation now finds itself center stage for all the wrong reasons.