New York Times, April 1, 2009. U2's September 24th show in New Jersey was an "instantaneous sellout"online. Moments later tickets were available at inflated prices through various ticket brokers. This is being done by from major coorporations who have a Washington lobbyist and sophisticated computer technology.
Even some artists themselves are dismayed over the blatant practice which resulted in a $243 U2 ticket going for $10,000. Other performers may be scalping their own tickets.
Bruce Springsteen wrote a scathing public letter when this happened with his concert ticket sales. He redirected his fans to a different ticket broker.
Ticketing problems are under review by the Justice Department.
There's no character in this situation. Greed by corporations for money and greed by wealthy citizens for art pushes out the average concert goer.
Of course, this same situation has led to the downturn of Wall Street. Will justice prevail? Will character win out?
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