Arts Groups Lobby General Assembly Over Ticket Resale Markups
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What happened
Arts groups are lobbying the General Assembly for legislative protections regarding ticket sales. Reports indicate that third-party brokers often resell tickets for performances by organizations like the Virginia Opera and Virginia Symphony Orchestra at significantly higher prices than face value. These markups, which range from $96 to $500 for tickets originally priced between $35 and $200, are currently legal in Virginia.
From wmra.org
Why it matters
The prevalence of high-markup resale tickets leads to customer service issues and patron dissatisfaction, with blame often falling on the arts organizations themselves. The lobbying effort seeks to address the current legal allowance of these high pricing structures.
From wmra.org
Who's involved
- General AssemblyThe legislative body being lobbied to enact protections for arts groups.