July 16th 2024.
Fans of Billie Eilish are expressing their dissatisfaction with the prices of her tour tickets. The talented pop star has found herself caught up in a controversy over the high costs of tickets for her UK tour, with many fans refusing to purchase them due to what they consider to be "extortionate" prices.
Despite the tickets going on sale back in May, there are still plenty of available seats for Billie's upcoming gigs at the London O2 arena, with standing tickets priced at a staggering £250. While the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour won't be hitting the UK until next year, fans have already taken to social media to voice their frustration over the exorbitant prices.
This issue goes beyond just Billie's tour, as many fans feel that the cost of live music has become disconnected from their own earnings. However, it seems that Billie's tour has struck a particularly sensitive nerve, especially since the 22-year-old singer had previously signed an open letter calling for laws in the US to prevent scalpers from overcharging for tickets. Unfortunately, it appears that these scalpers weren't even necessary to drive up prices, as some venues are listing tickets for as much as £400 each.
For example, the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester has barely sold out for the Saturday gig, while tickets for the OVO Hydro in Glasgow are priced at around £400. Fans have taken to platforms like X to express their frustration, with user heyitsandy_ stating, "I'm glad Billie Eilish can't sell out or even marginally fill any of her three dates at the O2 arena because the only way we will get cheaper ticket prices is by not buying hugely overpriced tickets. £234 being the cheapest ticket is ridiculous."
Another user, Sam Carr, added, "Baffled at how a standing ticket for Billie Eilish's tour next year at the O2 is £250.50 for a standing ticket and that's at face value as well
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