Is Gaga really in charge of ticket prices?

[Ashley 9,599]

22 minutes ago, lastpopicon said:

Like having resell tickets selling for thousands? 

But she made a ig post, so everything will be fine 

Yeah I think her ig post was just to appease her fans. It’s not like she can force the resellers to give back their tickets.

[elijahfan 26,484]

8 hours ago, hpmcmill said:

I hear you, it’s wrong - but people are paying the price so what incentive is there for whoever is in charge to say, “hey, I want a smaller bonus this year!” 
 

I know thats gross but it’s literally everyday people buying the tickets. As a concert going society we could be loud boycott this and we don’t. So I guess it is what it is as long as people are willing to pay? 
 

But yes, I wish Gaga could/would use her influence more to reject dynamic pricing. It’s insane to see any upper bowl tickets at MSG for over $700. But like I’d rather her focus on her craft and on the best show possible bc tickets are expensive enough as it is. 

People want to see their favorite artists and are vulnerable when they're stressed trying to book tickets, so yes, they'll buy no matter the price if they're able, and Ticketmaster is taking advantage of that. It's totally indecent and will only get worse, until no one but millionaires are able to attend anything.

The luxury goods industry is in a crisis right now because they've exponentially risen prices every year since Covid and we've finally reached a point where people aren't taking it anymore. I'm pretty sure the music industry will have a similar reckoning at some point. Nothing justifies a concert ticket costing thousands.

[elijahfan 26,484]

1 hour ago, BloodyM said:

We have to realise that she one of the biggest artists atm, therefor her prices are going to be high. I totally get that this time, some prices were insane. And I hate that the standing area is seated. She's at the height of her fame, this tour is very expensive, she had a massive team, everything nowadays costs double.....it sucks but this is the reality we are living in. 

You guys need to stop with the excuse that it's a big show that's expensive to justify dynamic pricing. A show like that is budgeted and expenses are covered by ticket prices as announced. These same big shows are running perfectly fine in territories where dynamic pricing isn't applied. All this extra money isn't going in the production value of the show. If it were the case, she'd be leaving the stage in a space rocket every night.

[Bronco 12,311]

22 minutes ago, Ashley said:

Yeah I think her ig post was just to appease her fans. It’s not like she can force the resellers to give back their tickets.

Actually they can cancel reseller tickets if they can identify the purchaser. Oasis did it to hundreds of tickets this year.

[lastpopicon 37,039]

Just now, Bronco said:

Actually they can cancel reseller tickets if they can identify the purchaser. Oasis did it to hundreds of tickets this year.

If that happens, tag me 

[lastpopicon 37,039]

12 minutes ago, elijahfan said:

You guys need to stop with the excuse that it's a big show that's expensive to justify dynamic pricing. A show like that is budgeted and expenses are covered by ticket prices as announced. These same big shows are running perfectly fine in territories where dynamic pricing isn't applied. All this extra money isn't going in the production value of the show. If it were the case, she'd be leaving the stage in a space rocket every night.

Y'all are really ignoring the fact all main interscope acts use dynamic pricing.

Doing entirely to much.

[monstertoronto 10,383]

6 hours ago, elsamars said:

I’m so tired of people being hypocrites and blinds whenever it comes to issues like this. It is giving being a cult member. 

Selective memory much 

[Bronco 12,311]

13 minutes ago, lastpopicon said:

If that happens, tag me 

I hope it does happen. 

There's proof that it is entirely doable so there is zero reason for it not happen. 

[River 117,823]

Fans created this narrative that Gaga is an all powerful artist that says no to her label and things like that, but Interscope and Live Nation has the final say and if they think the Mayhem Ball would bring them a lot of money, they would turn on dynamic pricing.

The whole ticket experience was awful and I would think twice before buying tickets to the next tour honestly.

I love her, but I love my money more.

[Bronco 12,311]

4 minutes ago, monstertoronto said:

Selective memory much 

Nah, there are people on this site who regularly endorse positions on issues like this when its another artist and go silent or actively endorse the other side when Gaga does it. 

There are also people who actively ignore evidence that disputes what they say in order to support Gaga.

And they often resort to trying to be the sassy gay stereotype when they run out of room to backpeddle. 

 

[LadyxGaGa 2,301]

6 minutes ago, Bronco said:

I hope it does happen. 

There's proof that it is entirely doable so there is zero reason for it not happen. 

i mean if oasis can do it so can ari i hope she ends up doing it and more peeps follow 

[lastpopicon 37,039]

14 minutes ago, Bronco said:

I hope it does happen. 

There's proof that it is entirely doable so there is zero reason for it not happen. 

And I hope it does too but I also don't fully believe Ariana has a final say on it. Let's see and find out.

Edited September 13 by lastpopicon

[Cavadour 2,451]

19 hours ago, meltedplastic said:

yes, the artist has the final say on whether or not dynamic pricing is used...

I'm not so sure about it.

Gaga, the singer we all love, is also the product of a huge industry. She certainly doesn't have much leeway to accept or reject certain funding aspects if she wants to achieve her goals as an artist.

I bet this dilemma must sometimes eat away at her. On the other hand, since we are willing to pay any price, even if we complain about it, the choice whether or not to do so is ultimately ours.

That said, the degree of fandom each person is into, combined with their willingness to pay any price for the show, also tips the balance in this sector. If a large portion of the public seriously boycotted tickets, prices would immediately plummet.

[monstertoronto 10,383]

27 minutes ago, Bronco said:

Nah, there are people on this site who regularly endorse positions on issues like this when its another artist and go silent or actively endorse the other side when Gaga does it. 

There are also people who actively ignore evidence that disputes what they say in order to support Gaga.

And they often resort to trying to be the sassy gay stereotype when they run out of room to backpeddle. 

 

Ok I hear you. I get that. I haven’t noticed those people. I am not one of those people, I’m just trying to explain how the business side usually works.  

[Ashley 9,599]

1 hour ago, Bronco said:

Actually they can cancel reseller tickets if they can identify the purchaser. Oasis did it to hundreds of tickets this year.

That’s really interesting, I had no idea that was possible. But how could they differentiate between a professional reseller and average people selling their tickets because they don’t need them anymore? I’m guessing if it’s someone selling a large amount of tickets?