American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen’s concert tickets went on sale last week, and fans are horrified at how much they cost.
Springteen is probably best known for his album Born in the U.S.A. which was released in 1984.
He has millions of fans around the world, some of which are very angry right now…
During his last tour in 2016, the prices of floor seats were only $164.
But as the years have gone on, the price of tickets have gone up.
According to the Daily Mail, “platinum tickets” have fluctuated in price, as they are reportedly in demand…
The tickets can be located anywhere in the arena, however the rising sales mean that resellers may get them.
Fans were quick to slam Springsteen and claimed ticket prices are “daylight robbery.”
“$4000 to $5000 to see Bruce Springsteen pfft daylight robbery. I am not that crazy for his music but this is f***** up just retire,” said one angry fan.
While another bashed Ticketmaster for the ridiculous pricing…
“Death, taxes and fans p***** off at Ticketmaster for extortionate ticket practices.
“I’m sorry @springsteen, but for a guy who’s always championed the working man these prices are a joke,” added the infuriated fan.
While another has reportedly set up a GoFundMe page in an attempt to get hold of the tickets for him and his wife.
And that’s not all…
A spokesperson from Ticketmaster revealed that “88.2 per cent of tickets were sold at set prices.”
“The prices for arena shows ranged from $59.50 to $399 before service fees, and the average set ticket price was $202. The average price of all tickets sold was $262, and only 1.3% of total tickets across the shows sold for more than $1K.
“Prices and formats are consistent with industry standards for top performers.”
They added that “56 per cent were sold for under $200,” while the remaining “11 per cent was sold “between $150 and $200.”
But fans’ complaints have been heard by only one member of Springsteen’s band…
Band member Steven Van Zandt is the only one who has publicly responded to the complaints.
“I have nothing whatsoever to do with the prices of tickets. Nothing. Nada. Niante. Bubkis,” he tweeted.
Soon after Springsteen was slammed by a New Jersey newspaper…
“Springsteen, the artist who has defined his career by singing about working-class and disenfranchised Americans, has forgotten his fans,” they said.
The star, who was born and raised in New Jersey, released tickets for his 2023 US concert last week and they were priced at around $4,000 to $5,000.
What do you think?