July 23rd 2024.
Sabrina Carpenter has recently faced some backlash for the high prices of her concert tickets. As one of the hottest artists at the moment, her 2025 UK tour has caused quite a frenzy among fans. Fans were eagerly waiting for the presale to open for her London O2 show, as well as shows in Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. Sabrina has gained immense popularity in the past few months with her consecutive hit singles, "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," both of which will be featured on her upcoming album, Short 'N Sweet. These songs have topped the charts in both the UK and US and have gone viral on social media, making Sabrina one of the most talked-about singers of the year.
However, as thousands of fans joined the queue on Ticketmaster, a controversial ticket-selling site, they were met with not only fierce competition but also extremely high ticket prices. Even the cheapest tickets, located in the nosebleed section of the arena, were shockingly expensive. This section is appropriately named for its high altitude, which could potentially cause a nosebleed. Sabrina's ticket prices have caused quite a stir, with some fans sharing screenshots of tickets costing up to £240. People took to social media to express their frustration, with one fan tweeting, "£240 for Sabrina Carpenter nosebleeds is insane lol. She's great, but she's had two hit singles. I paid about half that for Taylor Swift nosebleeds and felt it was still a bit too much, but at least that's a three-hour show with 18 years of smash hits to cover."
Sabrina is not the only artist to be criticized for high ticket prices. Billie Eilish also faced backlash last week when tickets went on sale for her upcoming UK shows, with some tickets costing up to £400. Fans have pointed out that legacy artists with acclaimed discographies and years of live show experience are charging cheaper ticket prices. This issue has brought attention to ongoing problems with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, regarding sales conduct. In May, the US government announced plans to split up Live Nation after accusing them of having a monopoly in the live entertainment industry.
Despite the criticism, tickets for Sabrina's upcoming UK tour are still highly sought after. The general sale will take place on July 25, and fans are eager to secure their spot. The Agency has reached out to Sabrina's representatives and Live Nation for comment on the matter. This is not the first time Ticketmaster has faced backlash over ticket prices, as many fans were frustrated with the chaotic sale of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The general sentiment among fans is that concert tickets should not be this expensive and that something needs to be done about Ticketmaster's pricing and sales tactics.
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