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The Cure’s Robert Smith Says He’s “Sickened” by Ticketmaster Fees

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The Cure’s Robert Smith Says He’s “Sickened” by Ticketmaster Fees

The Cure’s Robert Smith Says He’s “Sickened” by Ticketmaster Fees

The Cure’s Robert Smith Says , He’s “Sickened” by Ticketmaster Fees.

On March 14, Smith shared that the band would use Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" system to help more fans get tickets to their shows.

On March 14, Smith shared that the band would use Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" system to help more fans get tickets to their shows.

He also said that The Cure declined to utilize dynamic pricing and "Platinum" tickets because it's "a greedy scam.".

But fans are still complaining about the fees Ticketmaster collects.

Smith took to Twitter to respond.

Meanwhile, Ticketmaster is facing a Senate hearing over its inability to provide tickets for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour.

Meanwhile, Ticketmaster is facing a Senate hearing over its inability to provide tickets for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour.

Lawsuits from fans, and "unprecedented' ticket fraud at Bad Bunny's Mexico City concert.

Lawsuits from fans, and "unprecedented' ticket fraud at Bad Bunny's Mexico City concert.

The Justice Department launched an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment last year


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