Live Nation and Ticketmaster Tell Biden , They’ll Start Showing Fees Up Front.<br />Live Nation and Ticketmaster Tell Biden , They’ll Start Showing Fees Up Front.<br />Live Nation Entertainment vowed to get rid of "junk fees" during a meeting with the president on June 15, NPR reports. .<br />The development comes after President Biden promised in February that he'd work toward eliminating hidden ticket fees.<br />According to the White House, Live Nation Entertainment will provide clear, upfront pricing on its website beginning in September.<br />Other companies expected to follow suit include SeatGeek and xBk.<br />Today's voluntary actions demonstrate that companies both big and small recognize the importance of providing consumers with honest, up-front all-in pricing, rather than tricking them with surprise fees at the end of checkout, White House, via statement.<br />It is also just a first step towards addressing junk fees in the economy, White House, via statement.<br />Since backlash arose at its failed attempt to adequately sell Taylor Swift "Eras" tour tickets, <br />the company has prompted antitrust concerns.<br />Since backlash arose at its failed attempt to adequately sell Taylor Swift "Eras" tour tickets, <br />the company has prompted antitrust concerns.<br />In January, the Senate held a hearing and called on the DOJ to step in.<br />NPR reports that Live Nation denies taking part in "behaviors that could justify antitrust litigation, let alone orders that would require it to alter fundamental business practices."
