Market Report: UK

Few ticketing markets have faced more government intervention than the UK over the past year

Few ticketing markets have faced more government intervention than the UK over the past year. The government backed proposals to cap ticket resale at face value plus unavoidable fees.

It has also pledged legislation to tackle ticket touting, while the wider music industry continues to support a grassroots ticket levy on arena and stadium shows.

Consolidation is reshaping the competitive landscape, too. See Tickets was rebranded as See Tickets by Eventim, Fever has acquired DICE, and AXS continues to expand…