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
News By Lisa Henderson | 11 April 2023
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.
Ticketholders are only allowed…
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