Some of the world’s biggest music names have united to demand that the UK government deliver on its promise to protect fans from excessive ticket resale prices. Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Radiohead, Sam Fender, and Iron Maiden are among dozens of artists urging authorities to introduce a legal cap on resale prices as soon as possible.
In a joint statement, the artists emphasized that the current secondary ticketing market leaves fans vulnerable to inflated prices and exploitation. They argue that an urgent new law is essential to bring fairness back into the system and to ensure music lovers can access events without facing extraordinary costs.
Consumer advocates, including Which? and FanFair Alliance, alongside major industry groups, have also backed the call. The statement highlighted that introducing a cap would help restore public trust and make it easier to identify illegal activity such as ticketing fraud.
The Labour government, elected in July 2024, had committed to stronger consumer protections in its manifesto. Although a consultation launched earlier this year mentioned the possibility of capping resale prices, no legislation has been tabled yet.
Research by Which? found that international reselling networks are targeting weaknesses in the UK’s ticketing ecosystem. Examples include Oasis comeback tour tickets listed for more than £4,000 on Viagogo and one extreme case where a festival ticket was listed for £114,666.
FanFair Alliance Campaign Manager Adam Webb said that online touts are costing UK fans hundreds of millions of pounds annually. He added that the only effective solution is a strict resale cap, a measure already in place in countries like Ireland and Australia.
With global artists, consumer bodies, and industry leaders echoing the same concerns, pressure is mounting on the government to act quickly. For fans who have long struggled with inflated ticket prices, this coordinated call represents a crucial push toward a more transparent and affordable ticketing future.
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