Congress set to question Ticketmaster over business practices in wake of Taylor Swift ticket drama. Senate Judiciary Committee set to hold hearing on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Have you ever found yourself sitting at the computer waiting hours for the chance to get tickets to see your favorite artist?
After several high-profile issues involving ticket sales and long wait times, Congress will take up the issue.A congressional hearing on Tuesday will dive into whether Ticketmaster has too much influence on the music business. Elton and Stone said Ticketmaster's business model, which involves more than just selling tickets, will likely be scrutinized on Tuesday.
"That's something we worry about in industries that are less competitive because they're not keeping up with investments because they're not pushed to do that to keep up with competitors," Stone said.
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