UK live industry backs plans for ticket resale cap
Leading ticketing firms have expressed support ahead of Friday's government consultation deadline – but questions remain
News By James Hanley | 2 April 2025
The UK live music industry has come out strongly in favour of a price cap on resale tickets as the government’s consultation into the secondary market draws to a close.
But ahead of Friday’s deadline (4 April) IQ understands there is no consensus on the acceptable level of resale uplift the UK business will recommend. The government previously indicated it would be looking to cap resale at 10% above face value, but sought views on levels ranging from no…
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