Ticketmaster will pay a $10 million criminal fine to avoid prosecution on U.S. charges it repeatedly accessed the computer systems of a rival whose assets its parent Live Nation Entertainment Inc later purchased. From a report: The fine is part of a three-year deferred prosecution agreement between Ticketmaster and the U.S. Department of Justice, which was disclosed at a Wednesday hearing…
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Ticketmaster To Require Negative COVID-19 Test Or Vaccination To Attend Concerts
Ticketmaster is planning to check the coronavirus vaccination status of concert-goers prior to shows once a treatment is approved. The New York Post reports: The ticketing giant plans to have customers use their cellphones to verify their inoculation or whether they’ve tested negative for the virus within a 24- to 72-hour window, according to the exclusive report. The plan, which is…
Spotify Is Developing a ‘Virtual Events’ Feature
An upcoming feature in development at Spotify aims to help artists who have been struggling to make ends meet after the coronavirus pandemic restricted their ability to perform live performances and concerts. The new feature will connect artists with their fans through ticketed live “virtual events.” TechCrunch reports: The feature was first discovered by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong and isn’t…
Ticketmaster Preparing Refund Plan For Thousands of Postponed Shows
Ticketmaster is finalizing a plan to begin offering refunds to concertgoers who purchased tickets to an event canceled or indefinitely postponed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Vulture reports: Starting May 1, per Billboard, ticket-holders will be alerted to their concert or show’s new date, then given 30 days to request a refund. If they don’t seek a refund, their ticket will…
Ticketmaster Will No Longer Refund Postponed Shows
Ticketmaster has quietly changed its refund policy to no longer cover postponed or rescheduled shows. Now, the Live Nation company’s refund policy simply says: “Refunds are available if your event is canceled.” From a report: It’s hardly a secret that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has brought the live-event industry to a screeching halt. Responding both to government mandates and health concerns,…