Ticket Sellers Pledge to Disclose “Junk Fees”
When you go to Live Nation’s Web Site, you immediately see “Artist Powered. Fan Driven.”
For a long time, many felt those were hollow words. It’s no secret that pricing for concerts has been getting out of control. A big reason for elevated prices is junk fees. Junk fees are service fees that companies like Live Nation, SeatGeek and more tack on to the purchase, but many times, not until the end.
Festival Dos and Don’ts
Michele has been in radio for over 20 years, and is an avid music fan. I’m lucky. I grew up on the Jersey Shore. Just a short ride from New York City and an even shorter ride to East Coast music Mecca, Asbury Park. In a sense, I am spoiled. I could easily get to any show I wanted to see without issue.
Concert Travel Distance
Michele has been in radio for over 20 years, and is an avid music fan. I’m lucky. I grew up on the Jersey Shore. Just a short ride from New York City and an even shorter ride to East Coast music Mecca, Asbury Park. In a sense, I am spoiled. I could easily get to any show I wanted to see without issue.
Festival Choices
It seems like music festivals are all over the place now. Many that may have started as musically driven have morphed into more. Take Coachella for instance. Once all about music, it is now an event incorporating fashion, vendors and a strong see-and-be-seen element. This is great…if that’s what you’re looking for.
FreakNik Festival 2023
On May 7th, the streets of Atlanta will once again be alive with attendees of the legendary FreakNik Festival. This historic, culturally-rich event will return thanks to the efforts, work, and oversight of Carlos Neal and After 9 Partners.
Spring/Summer Festival Season
There are two things I know about the upcoming concert season. First, there are a ton of shows I want to see, and second, there’s no way I can afford to attend as many as I’d like. The price for a concert ticket has increased among every genre, that’s no secret.
The Rising Price of the Concert Experience
Have you, like many music fans, been cutting back on your live music experiences because of the high cost of tickets? There are a few problems with the industry right now that’s frustrating for concert-goers and musicians alike.
MetaWork’s MusicFX.io Announces New Monthly Free Concert Ticket Giveaway
A MusicFX Exclusive, FoundersX, is where fans can buy a lifelong, digital membership, earning them access to all upcoming MusicFX fan clubs, regardless of the artist or genre. The FoundersX membership provides fans access to meet & greet opportunities, presale codes, ticket giveaways, official concert merchandise and more.
