Ticketmaster is a well known Ticketing service used for various events, concerts, festivals and many more. However a few events have started to surface demonstrating different views of the popular organization.
Walmart AMP's Exclusive Ticketing with Ticketmaster
The Walmart AMP venue starting January 21 2025 , will transition to Ticketmaster as its sole provider for new shows. All previously announced 2025 shows will also move to Ticketmaster gradually in the coming months with online only options for all sales which is done on the official website. This change will be a separate entity from the ticketing options used for the Walton Art Center.
The Reason For the Change
It was cited that Ticketmaster’s platform and scale is well designed for high levels of traffic. The venues decision was largely based on these key features which would provide the growing needs of their audiences in a secure manner.
User Concerns Regarding the Change
Several users are wary of the transition due to concerns over high pricing and unfair practices by bots buying up all available tickets at the expense of fans. Many were upset with previous events and issues from similar providers. Also cited were concerns that high tech glitches from past experiences with the same type of ticketing system can disrupt purchasing.
Lawsuits Alleging Antitrust Activities
Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation is currently in the midst of an antitrust lawsuit involving 30 states which also questions some of these business practices. This lawsuit highlights questions about Ticketmaster’s market power and its effect on ticket costs. These allegations of having an unfair advantage makes all decisions very highly questioned.
Ticketing Details For Future Events
Tickets purchased prior to January 21 will still be valid and accessed through their respective Walmart AMP accounts. Those that use Ticketmaster can access through the site itself. Users with previously existing accounts can use them for all future Ticketmaster ticket needs. The information does not need to be different than what has previously been created.
J-Hope's "Hope on the Stage" Tour Ticket Information
J-Hope of BTS, is about to begin his solo tour "Hope on the Stage," with a general sale of tickets taking place through Ticketmaster on January 23rd at 3 PM EST. Those that are unable to acquire tickets though the primary site there is a number of secondary markets where they can be purchased.
Secondary Market Options
Secondary marketplaces such as StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork and more are options though their pricing may vary dramatically and are usually high ticket price points as a result. Vivid seats also provides a promo code at the time of this reporting which reduces cost of ticket over 200 dollars with the code NJ20. For those who missed their opportunities for general sales, they still have an option but at higher costs.
Trends in Ticketing Services
Several ticketing and concert industry options are working to adapt in new ways to try to engage new audiences while creating better accessibility for current audiences. Social media platforms will take an important aspect into the advertising with this newer type of delivery as things start to change.
The Use of Streaming for Events
Some concert tours are working to adapt with streaming concerts on fan specific platforms such as Weverse giving their loyal customers opportunities to enjoy content in ways that fit the most needed aspects of their lives. All areas work to balance both the needs of a large group along with specific users who need various different levels of accommodations.
Awards Shows and Live Events
A constant struggle for all large live performances has become how to deliver to multiple media platforms which include both streaming as well as TV in a balanced manner. One thing that makes many of these events similar is the desire to have the information delivered immediately. These options add appeal to those who appreciate real time programming.
Live Experiences with Tech Advances
As live streaming has become popular across the world there will continue to be innovations for technology as all attempt to adapt to how things are changing as the time goes by. There is always a consistent and developing pattern that media continues to test new methods to provide information and live experiences to a diverse audience as they see fit. The hope is that everyone has opportunities to access the entertainment and news that they choose.
Key Takeaways
- Walmart AMP has changed ticketing providers and now exclusively uses Ticketmaster for its future events starting January 21, 2025.
- Various concert venues have multiple methods of delivering options which may include digital access or varied resale avenues.
- Concerns over ticket bots and pricing continue with ticketing systems and many remain wary of new upcoming changes.
- Many providers attempt to evolve while they reach viewers of varied styles which include online access, large TV broadcasts and multiple avenues for fan based events.
- Secondary market opportunities give choices while the ticket costs are often far more expensive when not purchased directly through primary providers.