Fans outraged as ticket prices for Adele, Bruce Springsteen skyrocket

Bruce Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau has released a statement following criticism about the musician’s recent ticket prices.Last week, when tickets for Springsteen’s 2023 world tour dates went on sale, fans were asked to pay up to $5000 (£4152) for some tickets.The site’s “dynamic pricing” model allows Ticketmaster to charge more for tickets when they first go on sale. The system responds to demand and so increases or decreases prices in line with what “scalpers” – a person who re-sells a ticket for profit – would sell them for, keeping the money in-house for the seller and artist.The system also sees increase with demand for certain “platinum tickets”, which are placed throughout each venue.Now, Springsteen’s manager has responded to the backlash to the prices.

Bruce Springsteen joined Bleachers on stage in New York last night (July 26) to perform ‘Chinatown’ – check out the fan-shot footage below.The Boss teamed up with the Jack Antonoff-led band on the track in late 2020. That December, the two New Jersey acts recorded a stripped-back rendition of the song on the roof of Electric Lady Studios in New York City.During the latest show of their 2022 North American tour, Bleachers surprised the crowd at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall by inviting Springsteen to join them once again for ‘Chinatown’, per Spin.The live collaboration marked the first time band had played the cut in its fully-electric form with The Boss.

nominated for the Mercury Prize and now they’ve discovered Barack Obama has been rocking out to their tunes. Y’know, just a casual week. The former president has a tradition of revealing what songs have been the soundtrack to his summer and this year, he featured stars like Beyonce (Break My Soul), Harry Styles (Music For A Sushi Restaurant), Nina Simone (Do I Move You?), and Bruce Springsteen (Dancing in the Dark).

Another summer, another playlist.

Barack Obama, is unveiling his annual «Summer Playlist.» Obama took to Twitter Tuesday, to share this year's compilation, featuring a diverse mix of artists and music.Obama's playlist features some of the summer's biggest hits, including Beyoncé's «Break My Soul,» Harry Styles' «Music For a Sushi Restaurant» and Bad Bunny's «Ojitos Lindos» featuring Bomba Estéreo. A few of the classics made the list as well, like, Bruce Springsteen's «Dancing in the Dark,» Prince's «Let's Go Crazy,» Miles Davis' «Blue in Green,» and more.It's no surprise Springsteen made the list, with Obama and «The Boss» co-hosting a podcast together last year, titled, , in which the pair discuss their friendship, race and racism and their enduring love for America.A longtime fan of Kendrick Lamar, Obama also included the track, «Die Hard,» from the rapper's new album, .«With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there's a lot to celebrate this summer,» Obama tweeted.

Barack Obama has diverse taste in music.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticBruce Springsteen fans have been asking to hear from the artist or his camp directly in the wake of a firestorm over extremely variable ticket costs for a 2023 U.S. tour that has gone on sale last week and this week.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFormer President Barack Obama has unveiled another of his summer playlists, and as in the past, it’s a combination of the expected — NPR-level but edgy rap and R&B, some old soul chestnuts, a smattering of alt-rock and country, a nod to his podcast-mate Bruce Springsteen, and some international gems — along with a couple of “woah!” surprises, particularly British upstarts Wet Leg. (We could give more examples, but just look below.)Like his past lists and his annual summer reading lists, it’s a combination of age-appropriate, adventurous (but not too adventurous) and family-friendly music that uniformly has a positive or socially relevant message — just like the man and the policies of his presidency, which feels so long ago.

Barack Obama has shared his summer playlist for 2021, featuring tracks by the likes of Wet Leg, Burna Boy, Harry Styles, Sampa The Great, and more.The former president of the US began sharing his recommendations for music, books and films and TV shows during his time in the White House and has continued the tradition since.Posting his latest playlist earlier today (July 26), Obama wrote: “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies – it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together.”The list includes Wet Leg’s ‘Angelica’, Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’, Maggie Rogers’ ‘That’s Where I Am’ and Sampa The Great’s ‘Energy’. In terms of older tracks, Obama selected the likes of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Dancing In The Dark’, Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’ and Aretha Franklin’s ‘Save Me’.

enter the ‘Refunded Fans Presale’ which starts August 10, to choose the date that fits better for them.“I know for some of you it was a horrible decision on my part, and I will always be sorry for that, but I promise you it was the right one.

Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 world tour dates went on sale, fans were asked to pay up to $5000 (£4152) for some tickets.The model allows Ticketmaster to charge more for tickets when they first go on sale. The dynamic pricing system responds to demand and so increases or decreases prices in line with what “scalpers” – a person who re-sells a ticket for profit – would sell them for, keeping the money in-house for the seller and artist.The system also sees increase with demand for certain “platinum tickets”, which are placed throughout each venue.Ticketmaster defended the model saying that only 11.2 per cent of the Springsteen tickets sold were platinum, and only 1.3 per cent were $1000 (£830) or more.

Adele fans were devastated when she postponed her highly anticipated Las Vegas concert dates at the start of the year - and some furious fans who'd travelled all the way from the UK had fumed that they wouldn't be taking a chance on her again.

Adele has rescheduled her cancelled Las Vegas shows and said she's "ecstatic" to finally confirm the new dates. The singer, 34, sparked backlash at the start of the year when she cancelled her Las Vegas residency at the last minute, with some fans already in Sin City ready to watch her perform. The Weekends With Adele shows had been due to run from January to April at The Colosseum venue inside the world famous Caesars Palace hotel.

Adele is back! After making a gut-wrenching decision to postpone her planned Las Vegas residency in January, the 34-year-old songstress is making good on her promise to reschedule. «Words can't explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows,» the singer shared in a statement on her website. «I was truly heartbroken to have to cancel them.» Weekends with Adele will kick off on Nov.

Twitter. “I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them.”“But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever,” she continued.Adele canceled her original residency in January, saying the show was not up to her standards, leaving fans disappointed.The “Easy On Me” singer announced her decision in a teary clip on Twitter.“I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready,” she said at the time as she fought back tears.

Adele has today (July 25) unveiled details of her rescheduled Las Vegas shows.The singer was due to start the residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on January 21, with the run of shows extending through to April. However, Adele postponed the gigs the day before the opening night, telling her fans in a video message that her show wasn’t ready.Now, it’s been announced that all the previously postponed ‘Weekends With Adele’ concerts have now been rescheduled and in addition to the 24 previously announced shows, a further eight new shows have been unveiled.The residency will run from November 18 2022 to March 25 2023.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIn the wake of an ongoing furor over “dynamic pricing” for Bruce Springsteen’s tour, Ticketmaster took the unusual step Sunday afternoon of releasing some statistics about costs and percentages for the dates that went on sale last week. Downplaying the number of controversial “platinum” tickets with variable prices that reached as high as $5,000 apiece on the first day of on-sales, Ticketmaster says those represent only 11.2% of the overall tickets sold.By the ticketing service’s calculations, that left the other 88.2% of tickets sold at fixed prices that ranged from from $59.50 to $399 before added service fees.Ticketmaster further says that the average price of all tickets sold so far is $262, with 56% being sold for under $200 face value.

to see the king on his 2023 US tour are ranging from $4,000 to $5,000 on Ticketmaster because of the service’s “dynamic pricing” system that allows for extreme inflation from high demand.Even nosebleeds are going for more than $1K as “platinum tickets,” which are simply considered seats sold throughout all sections of a venue, per the outlet.One Springsteen fan, @puffwoody, spotted tickets going for $1,125 for an upcoming Albany show, prompting a “f–k off !” tweet in response.“I’m rich and I think that’s f–king crazy,” podcast producer John Palumbo said in a video rant over the prices.The Post has reached out to Ticketmaster for comment.Almost a bigger slap in the face to these inflation-weakened customers is that Ticketmaster claims the dynamic method aims to “price tickets closer to their fair value,” an FAQ page reads.“I’m sure you won’t see this @springsteen but you or your management need to have a word with the abhorrent criminals running @Ticketmaster who are charging exorbitant amounts to see you in concert. Please listen to your fans, nobody can afford these ridiculous ticket prices,” posted @Danny_Biggane.“Dear kids, I just spent your inheritance on @springsteen tickets.

Global superstar Adele looked happy and relaxed as she giggled aboard a luxury yacht as she enjoys a lavish Italian boat trip with her boyfriend Rich Paul. The Something Like You songstress, 34, looked fantastic in a black shirt dress as she threw her hands up in the air and laughed whilst chatting to friends, who were clearly in holiday spirits as they sipped on rosé wine.

Bruce Springsteen fans have been left enraged after an Ticketmaster increased the price almost three times from the original selling point.

Adele and Rich Paul have swapped the luxury of their $58million (£48m) lovenest mansion for the sunny climes of Sardinia, as the two are currently in the throes of their summer holiday. Fresh from her stunning performances at BST Hyde Park in London this month, Adele, 34, is taking a much-needed break in Europe and has good company with boyfriend Rich, 40, by her side. The two have left the UK – and our blistering heatwave – in the dust to jet over to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia this week. The couple were spotted emerging from a car after being chauffeur-driven to the dock, and were in cheerful spirits as they laughed around with the group of friends who flanked them.It was pretty hard to miss the loved-up couple as they matched each other’s wardrobes with colour-blocking outfits. Easy On Me singer Adele embraced the summer vibes in a turquoise patterned sundress, while sports agent Rich donned a multi-coloured stripy jumper with long white shorts. They may not be enjoying our heatwave here in the UK, but Adele and Rich are still experiencing similar temperatures with Sardinia basking in 37 degree heat today.