Fix The Tix Day of Action Led To More Than 65,000 Letters Being Sent To Congress Demanding Comprehensive Ticketing Reform
Artists including Billie Eilish, Finneas, Graham Nash, Underoath, and more mobilized fans to participate
Washington, D.C. (July 12, 2024) – This week, the Fix the Tix Coalition, led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), activated thousands of artists, fans, and supporters to advocate for comprehensive ticketing reform and the passage of the Fans First Act (S. 3457).
Artists across the live events sector, including Finneas, Billie Eilish, Underoath, Andrew McMahon, Something Corporate, Graham Nash, Shawndrell, Dave Alvin, Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Rush, Del McCoury Band, The Gimme Gimmes, Suzanne Vega, Cowboy Junkies, and more urged fans to call on Congress to fix this country’s broken ticketing ecosystem. The collective community sent more than 65,000 letters and messages to Members of Congress and the White House in an effort to ban fake tickets, deceptive marketing, and hidden costs.
“It is more clear than ever that the consumers, fans, and artists that make up this country’s live events industry will not stand by and let predatory resellers control our ticketing-buying experience,” said Stephen Parker, Executive Director of NIVA. “This week’s actions send a clear message to Congress that the time for comprehensive reform is now. This country needs legislation that bans fake tickets, ends price gouging, and illegalizes deceptive marketing tactics. And consumers will not stop advocating for clear protections from fraud and deception until trust and transparency is restored.”
It’s not too late to participate. Fix the Tix’s advocacy continues beyond the focused Day of Action this week. All who care about ticketing can reach out to their Senators, Members of Congress, and the White House in less than a minute on fixthetix.org or post one of the graphics below across their social media platforms.
ABOUT FIX THE TIX
Fix The Tix is a national advocacy coalition of more than 30 live music and event industry organizations, spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Eventbrite, collectively advocating to fix broken ticketing practices. The organization includes representation from venues, promoters and producers, the performing arts, artists, recorded music, agents, managers, and independent ticketing companies. The coalition represents stakeholders who take on all the risk to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences and bring joy, employment, and economic impact to communities across America.
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