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Artists like using Ticketmaster because they can blame Ticketmaster for fees. And, more broadly, blame Ticketmaster for the unavoidable problems that arise bec

by powera 3y ago

Artists like using Ticketmaster because they can blame Ticketmaster for fees. And, more broadly, blame Ticketmaster for the unavoidable problems that arise because there isn't an unlimited supply of tickets, and artists want to generate (almost) as much revenue as possible from them.

zie 3y ago
Most artists generate nearly all of their income from tours.
- cushpush 3y ago
  Not to be pendantic, but could you please provide some general numbers or cite any source for this
  - zie 3y ago
    https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/07/17/artists-touring-revenue/ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/07/17/artists-touring-... Literally a web search will give you plenty. The NYT even did an article about it.
    - cushpush 3y ago
      Okay, am hung up on the distinction between "most" and "top" artists.
      - zie 3y ago
        As far as I know the economics don't really change, just the $$ amounts. Streaming services pay peanuts and nobody outright buys albums anymore.
BenoitEssiambre 3y ago
Yup. I'm convinced that part of Ticketmaster's business proposition is to absorb the hate for artists who want to maximize profits but don't want to look responsible for the ruthless capitalist approach because it would taint their artistic appeal. Ticketmaster's service is to provide something to point a finger at. People hating them instead of their clients is just their product working as intended.