Industry Press / 06.07.23
National Live Entertainment Organizations Release Plan for Congress to Pass Ticketing Legislation
Washington, D.C., June 7, 2023 -- “Fix the Tix, a coalition of 30 national organizations representing live entertainment, music, and performing arts constituencies, has released a groundbreaking plan for comprehensive ticketing reform. This pro-artist and pro-consumer plan provides a clear roadmap for Congress to address urgent issues and restore trust in the ticketing experience for fans and artists.
The current ticketing market exposes fans and artists to predatory resellers, fraudulent practices, and exorbitant prices. To combat these challenges, Fix the Tix calls on Congress to enact federal legislation that safeguards consumers from fake and speculative tickets, price gouging, and deceptive practices while ensuring transparency and integrity in the ticketing marketplace.
The Fix the Tix Plan includes provisions to:
- protect consumers from price gouging;
- ban speculative and fake tickets;
- end fraudulent resale practices;
- ensure transparent ticket pricing;
- prioritize fan safety;
- guarantee fans the opportunity to resell their tickets to recoup their costs;
- ensure certainty in ticket-buying across the country;
- further ban ticket-buying bots; and
- protect consumers from consolidation.
The plan is backed by a coalition of groups representing artists, actors, live entertainment workers, venues, festivals, performing arts, record labels, promoters, agents, managers, songwriters, consumers, and unions.
This comprehensive plan reflects the Fix the Tix coalition’s commitment to equitable and accessible ticketing experiences for all consumers. Fix the Tix pledges to mobilize the industry, artists, consumers, and communities nationwide, working on a bipartisan basis, to advocate for the passage of this crucial legislation by the end of this Congress.”
The full plan may be accessed HERE.
More information on Fix the Tix may be found at www.fixthetix.org.
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