Over 250 recording artists have come together to endorse a letter addressed to the Senate Committee on Commerce, advocating for a bill that promotes transparency in ticket sales and shields consumers from the influence of bots. Signatories include renowned figures such as Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Train, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Graham Nash, Becky G, and Chappell Roan.
Their collective support urges Congress to pass the Fans First Act (S. 3457), introduced by Senators Cornyn, Klobuchar, Blackburn, Welch, Wicker, and Lujan. Additionally, they endorse the bipartisan TICKET Act (H.R. 3950), sponsored by Reps. Bilirakis, Schakowsky, and Armstrong, which has already cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee. These legislative efforts aim to address shortcomings in the live event ticketing system.
The letter highlights concerns that current practices expose fans and artists alike to the predatory tactics of unscrupulous actors operating within the secondary ticketing market.
“The need for comprehensive ticketing reform and consumer protection against predatory ticket resale practices within the live event ecosystem is undeniable,” stated Stephen Parker, executive director of the National Independent Venue Association. “The Fix the Tix Coalition proudly amplifies this urgent call to action, voiced by artists whose fans directly experience the injustices of the resale market at every show. We trust that Congress, entrusted with protecting constituents and sharing a passion for music as fellow Americans, will heed this message. “Now is the time for comprehensive ticketing reform.”
You can access the complete letter directed to Chairwoman Cantwell and Ranking Member Cruz of the Senate Committee on Commerce here.
Organized by the Fix The Tix Coalition, a collaborative effort led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Eventbrite, it represents the unified voice of over 30 live event industry organizations and professionals advocating for improved and equitable ticketing practices.