"Emotional whiplash is a feature, not a bug, of the modern ticket-buying experience. In recent years, purchasing concert, theatre, and sporting-event tickets has morphed into a byzantine humiliation ritual, with opaque fees often tacking on up to twenty per cent more to base ticket prices."
"As the cost of living and inflation have surged, these types of live events have increasingly become playgrounds for elite V.I.P. experiences, with ordinary people shelling out the equivalent of a rent payment to secure tickets."
A jury's ruling against a company in an antitrust case has raised questions about the future of concert-going. The ticket-buying experience has become increasingly frustrating, characterized by high fees and complex sales practices. Many consumers face emotional distress while trying to secure tickets, often competing against thousands in online queues. The rising costs of live events have made them less accessible, turning them into exclusive experiences for the wealthy, while ordinary fans struggle to afford basic tickets amidst inflation and increased living costs.
Read at The New Yorker
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