Neil Young Ditches 'Platinum' Tickets: A Victory for Fans, Thanks to Robert Smith's Influence
2025-03-16
Rolling Stone
In a move to combat ticket scalping and unfair pricing, Neil Young has announced that he will no longer sell 'Platinum' tickets on his future tours. This decision comes after The Cure's Robert Smith spoke out against Ticketmaster's high-priced ticketing system. Young expressed his concerns, stating that the money from these tickets was going directly to him, which didn't feel right. This change aims to promote fair ticket pricing and reduce the influence of scalpers, making concerts more accessible to genuine fans. With this move, Young joins the fight against ticketing inequality, prioritizing his audience's experience. Key terms: ticket scalping, fair ticket pricing, concert tickets