WASHINGTON, D.C. (CelebrityAccess) – This week, the Fix Ticketing Coalition, led by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), held a Day of Action to urge U.S. lawmakers to overhaul the ticketing industry.
The Day of Action is supported by artists in the live events space, who have united to encourage fans to urge Congress to pass the Fans First Act (S. 3457).
Participating artists include 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.
In total, the community sent more than 65,000 letters and messages to members of Congress and the White House in support of the cause, according to the Fix The Tix Coalition.
“It is clearer than ever that the consumers, fans and artists who make up this country’s live events industry will not stand by and let predatory resellers take control of our ticket buying experience,” said NIVA Executive Director Stephen Parker. “This week’s actions send a clear message to Congress that now is the time for sweeping reform. The country needs legislation to ban counterfeit checks, stop price gouging and make deceptive marketing tactics illegal. Until trust and transparency can be restored, , consumers will not stop advocating for clear protections against fraud and deception.
