After the British Government outlawed ticket resale above the official price, driven by pressure from artists such as Coldplay, Radiohead, and Dua Lipa, the debate has now spread across Europe.
Agents and companies representing major figures like Oasis, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and Katy Perry have sent a letter to the European Commission requesting the issue be included in the forthcoming Digital Equity Act. The sector claims that e-commerce platforms continue to facilitate large-scale illicit ticket sales.
The sector accuses platforms such as Viagogo, StubHub International, Gigsberg, and Ticombo of infringing European regulations.
Signatories to the initiative include promoters and concert venues from Spain, such as Doctor Music, the Razzmatazz venue, and the Spanish Association of Music Promoters. The European Alliance for Fair Ticketing (FEAT) reports that nearly 1,000 irregularly sold tickets have been reported but not removed.
Industry representatives are calling for a common EU approach that allows for the rapid removal of illegal listings, protecting fans and ensuring fair access to live culture.
