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Olivia Dean Condemns Ticketing Giants as Ticketmaster Caps Resale After Pricing Error

Ticketmaster pledges face-value resale caps following fan outrage over inflated listings.

Overview

  • Dean called Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AEG a “disgusting service,” saying resale prices were “vile” and against her wishes.
  • Ticketmaster acknowledged a presale listing error that showed $753.45 instead of $53.45 and said automatic refunds for the difference were issued.
  • Following Dean’s rebuke, Ticketmaster said it will cap resale at face value for her tour, while AEG/AXS and Live Nation moved to disable resale for certain shows.
  • Fans reported massive digital queues and quickly saw verified tickets listed on secondary sites at steep markups, with some screenshots topping $800–$900.
  • Multiple dates sold out quickly and additional shows were added as regulators continue pressing Live NationTicketmaster over competition and resale practices.