House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Putting fans first: consultation on the resale of live events tickets and call for evidence on pricing practices
13 January 2025 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government addressing concerns about inflated resale market prices and opaque pricing practices for live events tickets.
- Consultation and call for evidence published by the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
- Responses from all interested stakeholders are sought over a 12-week period.
Issue summary
The UK government is addressing concerns about inaccessible ticket prices due to inflated resale market prices and opaque pricing practices, aiming to protect fans while supporting the live events sector.
Action requested
The Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published a consultation on the resale of live events tickets and a call for evidence on pricing practices. Responses are sought from all interested stakeholders over a period of 12 weeks to determine potential interventions.
Key facts
- Government is concerned about inflated ticket prices on the resale market.
- Professional touts buy up primary market tickets and resell them at high prices.
- New technologies have introduced dynamic pricing strategies in the live events sector.
- Consultation and call for evidence are open for 12 weeks.