Bruce Springsteen is facing backlash from fans due to the exorbitant prices of tickets for his upcoming United States music tour. The rock and roll star has fallen victim to Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” model, which raises ticket prices based on the demand from the audience. Unfortunately, Springsteen is not the only artist charging excessively high ticket prices, as Taylor Swift, Drake, and Harry Styles are guilty of the same offense for their upcoming tour performances.
Tickets to Springsteen’s show are being sold for as much as $4,000 to $5,000 per ticket through Ticketmaster. Even the less desirable sections of the arenas have tickets priced at $1,000 per admission. The reason behind these exorbitant prices is Ticketmaster’s practice of inflating ticket prices when the demand is high. This “dynamic pricing” model has been in use for over a decade since its establishment in 2011.
While Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model has significantly raised ticket prices for performances by artists like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Drake, Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming tour tickets are five times higher in price compared to other artists. Fans have taken to social media to express their outrage at being priced out of the Boss’s United States tour, which is scheduled to hit cities across the country in the coming months.
Springsteen’s exorbitant ticket prices are particularly offensive to fans because his music represents the everyday American, and he has long been an advocate for the working class. The fact that his own fans are being priced out of his tour is disheartening for many.
As part of Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model, they also offer “platinum tickets” that grant fans access to any seat in the venue. Ticketmaster claims that these prices are adjusted based on supply and demand, much like airline tickets or hotel rooms, to ensure fairness. The goal is to provide passionate fans with access to high-demand tickets while allowing artists and event organizers to price tickets closer to their actual value.
Although Bruce Springsteen has not addressed the high ticket prices publicly, Steven Van Zandt, a member of Springsteen’s E-Street Band, has spoken up to reassure fans that he has no control over the pricing. Unfortunately, this assurance has done little to comfort fans who are unable to afford the thousands of dollars required to attend the upcoming Springsteen tour.
In conclusion, the outrage over the high ticket prices for Bruce Springsteen’s United States tour is justified. Fans are frustrated at being priced out of an opportunity to see their beloved artist perform live. The exorbitant prices hinder the accessibility of Springsteen’s message, which has always resonated with the working class.
