NL to tackle ‘billon-dollar’ resale industry

The announcement comes after reports that Lowlands tickets were being resold for more than €100 over the original price

The Netherlands' marquee festival, Lowlands
The Netherlands' marquee festival, Lowlands

The Dutch government says it will devise a strategy this autumn to tackle the resale of tickets for extortionate prices. The state secretary for culture and media Gunay Uslu called resale a “persistent problem” and wants to better protect consumers.

It comes after reports that Lowlands tickets were being resold for more than €100 over the original price, prompting politicians to wade in.

The 60,000 tickets for the Mojo-promoted festival cost €300 euros each and sold out within 15 minutes.

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