Neil Young Walks Back ‘Platinum’ Ticket Option Following Inspiration From Robert Smith
- Neil Young has decided to stop offering ‘Platinum’ tickets for his shows, following inspiration from Robert Smith's comments on ticket pricing.
- Young expressed that the intention behind this change is to protect fans from scalpers who resell tickets at inflated prices.
- Young's upcoming tour will feature the Chrome Hearts band, including members like Spooner Oldham and Micah Nelson.
- Robert Smith expressed concerns about profit from ticketing and criticized dynamic pricing as a scam.
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Neil Young announces decision to stop selling Platinum tickets
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Neil Young is making some changes to how he sells tickets to his concerts. In a post on his Neil Young Archives site, the rocker shares that “very soon” he’ll stop selling Platinum tickets to his shows, which are often much more expensive than a regularly priced ticket. Explaining why he sold them in the first place, Young writes, “My management and agent have always tried to cover my back on the road, getting me the best …
Neil Young Has Been Cured by Robert Smith
Neil Young has been cured by Robert Smith. The musician will stop offering Ticketmaster platinum tickets for his concerts, because ‘I can make a difference for my music loving friends.’ He thanks Smith for encouraging him to change his mind.
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