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Coldplay's India concert exposes black market for tickets


Published on 2025-01-17 07:04:33 - MSN
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  • For many FOMO-suffering fans, getting their hands on a ticket was tough, and scalpers took advantage with some tickets selling for over $10,000. Now booking agencies are in the spotlight.

The article from MSN discusses the issue of ticket scalping surrounding Coldplay's concert in India. Despite the band's efforts to make tickets affordable and accessible, a black market has emerged where tickets are being resold at exorbitantly high prices. Originally priced at around $20 to $100, these tickets are now being listed for thousands of dollars on various online platforms. This situation has led to widespread frustration among fans who are unable to afford the inflated prices, highlighting the ongoing problem of ticket scalping in the live music industry. The article also touches on the measures taken by event organizers and authorities to curb this illegal practice, but notes that the problem persists, affecting fans' ability to enjoy live performances at reasonable costs.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/coldplay-s-india-concert-exposes-black-market-for-tickets/ar-AA1xmQ3N ]
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