Industry, Artists Fight Secondary Ticket Market
Music industry powerhouses are teaming to bring fair ticketing practices to fans. The Fans First Coalition, announced today (7/19), is backed by some of the biggest artists, companies and organizations in the music business.
Among the 35-plus acts supporting the organization are The Dixie Chicks, Maroon 5, R.E.M., Jason Mraz, Jennifer Hudson, and Journey.
Also on board are Ticketmaster, Live Nation, The Recoding Academy, Red Light Management, and Front Line Management, as well as numerous venues, and professional sports teams.
Fans First says it seeks to protect fans from fraudulent business practices when they purchase tickets for concert, sporting events and shows. More at www.standwithfans.org.
Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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