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The Agony of Ticketing: Technology Worsens Scalping

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With recorded music sales continuing to deteriorate, concerts are an increasingly crucial source of revenue for artists, who have long relied on ticket and merchandise sales for a reliable livelihood. But secondary elements of the industry – labels, promoters and secondary sellers, have sought to wrest a higher percentage of the cut. Additional fees have become the norm for online ticketing, but competition for prime shows has accelerated in the digital age.
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