Selasa, 27 Juni 2023

Taylor Swift tour declared major event in Victoria in bid to crack down on ticket scalpers - 9News

Scalpers will find it harder to rip off punters trying to get their hands on tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras tour shows in Melbourne.

The popstar's two MCG shows next year have been declared a "major event", which activates a number of measures under Victoria's anti-scalping laws.

People found selling tickets for more than 10 per cent of their original value could face a penalty of more than half a million dollars.

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The state government is cracking down on ticket scalpers ahead of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour tickets. (AP)

Ticket package sellers will also be required to be authorised by the event organiser and individual ticket advertisements must also include ticket and seating details.

Any ticket seller who fails to comply will be subjected to penalties ranging from $925 to $554,760, depending on the nature of the offence.

"As the live music capital of Australia, Melbourne is Taylor-made to host iconic events like this," Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said.

"By protecting our major events from ticket scalpers, we're ensuring fans have the best chance possible of seeing their music idols.

"Our message to ticket scalpers is clear – don't sell Taylor Swift tickets at inflated prices, otherwise you will be fined."

Swift is bringing her blockbuster tour to Australia next year.

She will be playing February 16 and 17 at the MCG in Melbourne and February 23, 24 and 25 at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

The Frontier Touring presale for tickets will begin tomorrow at 10am for the Sydney shows and 2pm for the Melbourne shows.

Tickets for the general public go on sale on Friday, June 30.

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2023-06-27 06:35:24Z
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