How concert tickets got so expensive

There are five major players influencing ticket prices for that concert you've been waiting to see: the artists, the promoters, the venues, the ticketing companies and the resellers.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 28, 2023 $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive Why are concert tickets so expensive and how can I get a cheaper ticket? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Fox set to postpone Emmy Awards until January amid actors' and writers' strikes The telecast for the Emmys is set to be delayed for the first time since 2001, when they were pushed to November due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. SHARE       READ MORE Using augmented reality and novel-like storytelling, L.A. designers want to upend the board game The Batman game "Arkham Asylum Files" comes from those in the theme park space. "Mother of Frankenstein" is from escape room masterminds Hatch Escapes. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Appreciation: Sinéad O'Connor was right all along O'Connor was pilloried for her "SNL" protest against the Catholic Church. But she never stopped speaking out against injustice and inspiring others to do the same. SHARE       READ MORE They're on strike, but these writers are finding ways to write and create The impulse to write is strong, as thousands of TV and film writers in the WGA are discovering while on strike. Might as well tell a hen to not lay eggs. SHARE       READ MORE Randy Meisner, founding member of L.A. rock band the Eagles, dies at 77 Meisner, who sang lead vocals on the band's 1975 hit "Take It to the Limit," has died at age 77 in Los Angeles. SHARE       READ MORE How Ann Patchett puts her 'moral core' into her novels Ann Patchett's ninth novel, "Tom Lake," distills the soul of her work and her life — her welcoming bookstore, her fear of distractions and her lack of regrets. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US