Stop Buying Concert Tickets Right Now: How Phoebe Bridgers and Live Nation Are Robbing Fans Blind
Think you're paying a fair price for that Phoebe Bridgers show? Think again. A new investigation reveals that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are quietly pocketing up to 40% of your ticket price in hidden fees, and the indie darling's own team is reportedly defending the system that makes you pay $12 for a "convenience" charge to print your own ticket at home. Fans are livid, wallets are bleeding, and the only thing getting a standing ovation is the corporate greed at the box office. Before you hit "buy," check your final price—you might be funding a mansion for the CEO instead of a new tour bus for the band.