Why Are Ticket Fees So High? The Real Reason (It’s Not Rising Costs)

Why are ticket fees so high? Let’s skip the fluff and get right to it. The short answer: a near-monopoly. One massive company (Live Nation/Ticketmaster) controls the artists, the venues, and the only platform you’re allowed to use to buy the tickets. With no real competition, they can add as many “fees” as they want. […]
