Ticketmaster UK Cancels Thousands Of Arctic Monkeys Tickets Amid Resale Concerns

Ticketmaster UK has pulled the plug on thousands of Arctic Monkeys tickets amid concerns over resale.

The move comes after the band accused the ticketing giant of allowing touts to buy up swathes of tickets and then flog them on at inflated prices.

Arctic Monkeys had previously warned that any tickets bought through resale sites would be canceled. However, it is unclear what will happen to those who have already purchased tickets from touts.

Ticketmaster has said that it is investigating the issue and will take action against any touts who have breached its terms and conditions.

The Arctic Monkeys are not the first band to speak out against touts. In recent years, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Elton John have all campaigned for tougher action to be taken against ticket resale.

The government has also pledged to crack down on touting. In 2018, it introduced a new law that makes it illegal to resell tickets for more than their face value.

However, touts have found ways to circumvent the law, and the problem of ticket resale remains a major issue for the live music industry.

Here is a timeline of the events leading up to the cancellation of the Arctic Monkeys tickets:

• June 2023: Arctic Monkeys announce their new album, "The Car," and release the lead single, "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball."
• July 2023: Tickets for the Arctic Monkeys' UK tour go on sale.
• August 2023: Arctic Monkeys accuse Ticketmaster UK of allowing touts to buy up swathes of tickets and then flog them on at inflated prices.
• September 2023: Ticketmaster UK cancels thousands of Arctic Monkeys tickets amid concerns over resale.

Here are some tips to avoid buying fake tickets:

• Only buy tickets from official sources, such as the venue's website or the band's website.
• Be wary of tickets that are being sold for significantly less than the face value.
• If you are buying tickets from a tout, make sure that they are a reputable seller.
• Never buy tickets from a tout who is selling tickets for more than the face value.

If you have bought tickets from a tout and they have been canceled, you may be able to get a refund.

You can contact the venue or the band's management to ask for a refund. You may also be able to get a refund from your credit card company.