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British musician <keyword id="19900290" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ed-sheeran" source="keywords">Ed Sheeran</keyword> is bringing his Mathematics Tour back to India in 2025 with performances planned in six cities, the organisers announced on Friday. The announcement comes after a sold-out show in Mumbai in March this year, where Sheeran promised fans he would return soon to the country. Delivering on the promise, the musician is set to embark on his most expansive tour of the country to date, beginning in Pune on January 30 at Yash Lawns, followed by Hyderabad on February 2 at Ramoji Film City, Chennai on February 5 at YMCA Ground, and Bengaluru on February 8 at NICE Grounds. Sheeran, 33, will then perform in Shillong on February 12 at JN Stadium before concluding in Delhi NCR on February 15 at Leisure Valley Ground. The <keyword id="24221668" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mathematics-Tour-2025" source="Orion">Mathematics Tour 2025</keyword> in India is promoted by AEG Presents Asia and <keyword id="20583251" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BookMyShow-Live" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BookMyShow Live" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BookMyShow Live">BookMyShow Live</keyword>, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow. Each performance promises an intimate experience with the British artist in his purest form armed with only his guitar and Loopstation. "The 2025 India tour promises to deliver an intimate and electrifying concert experience, focusing on close-up performances that showcase Sheeran's raw talent and deep connection with his fans. A more traditional stage design will complement Sheeran's captivating storytelling front and centre, highlighting his soulful vocals, acoustic brilliance and heartfelt lyrics," said the organisers. Tickets for the tour will be available on BookMyShow and Sheeran's official website. The tour will draw from all of his albums since 2011, starting with "Plus", "Multiply" (2014), "Divide" (2017), "Equals" (2021) and "Subtract" (2023). The tour also includes a song from 2019's "No. 6 Collaborations Project" ("Blow"). Sheeran had first performed in Mumbai in 2015 and had returned to the city with another performance in 2017.

Ed Sheeran announces six-city India tour for 2025!

A public interest litigation (<keyword id="19957723" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PIL" source="keywords">PIL</keyword>) has been filed in the <keyword id="19905533" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bombay-High-Court" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bombay High Court" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bombay High Court">Bombay High Court</keyword>, urging the establishment of stringent guidelines to curb <keyword id="21811854" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="black-marketing" source="keywords">black marketing</keyword> and <keyword id="23311384" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ticket-scalping" source="keywords">ticket scalping</keyword> for major events. The PIL comes in the wake of widespread concerns over alleged irregularities during the online sale of tickets for the British band Coldplay’s upcoming concert in Navi Mumbai, scheduled for January 2025. Filed by advocate Amit Vyas, the PIL highlights the growing menace of ticket scalping and black marketing at large-scale events, including concerts, live shows, and sports matches. The plea calls for a thorough investigation into illegal ticket sales and the manipulation of online ticketing platforms, with specific reference to Coldplay's highly anticipated concert. The plea was mentioned on Monday for urgent hearing before a division bench comprising Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar. Noting that a police inquiry into the matter was already underway, the court adjourned the hearing to November, after the Diwali vacation. <h2>Allegations of <keyword id="23627270" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ticketing-irregularities" source="keywords">ticketing irregularities</keyword></h2>The PIL specifically alleges foul play during last month’s sale of tickets for Coldplay's concert on the popular online ticketing platform, <keyword id="20215809" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BookMyShow" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BookMyShow" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BookMyShow">BookMyShow</keyword>. According to the petition, many potential buyers were locked out of the website within minutes of the ticket sales opening, only to discover that the tickets had been sold out. Shortly thereafter, these same tickets appeared on secondary platforms at exorbitant prices, fueling suspicions of deliberate manipulation. Vyas, in his submission, noted that secondary websites were still selling tickets at inflated rates. He argued that this exploitative practice deprived fans of their right to fair access to entertainment, violating the <keyword id="20003683" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consumer-protection" source="keywords">Consumer Protection</keyword> (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, which mandate fair and non-deceptive practices by e-commerce entities. The PIL underscored that this problem extends beyond the <keyword id="22044624" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Coldplay-concert" source="keywords">Coldplay concert</keyword>, pointing to similar issues during other major events, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and concerts of global artists like <keyword id="19897184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="taylor-swift" source="keywords">Taylor Swift</keyword> and Diljit Dosanjh. In each case, fans were exploited through black market ticket sales, with prices soaring well above their official rates. According to Vyas, there is an urgent need for the government and judicial system to intervene, as ticketing platforms and event organisers are either complicit or failing to regulate secondary market sales effectively. <h2>Call for stricter guidelines</h2>The plea calls for the Bombay High Court to lay down stringent guidelines to prevent the black marketing and touting of event tickets. Vyas has asked for a framework that would ensure transparency and fairness in <keyword id="23627269" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-ticket-sales" source="keywords">online ticket sales</keyword> and reduce the exploitation of fans. The PIL emphasises that the lack of proper regulations in India’s ticketing sector has allowed platforms like BookMyShow to bypass rules, leaving consumers vulnerable to deceptive practices. It urges the court to consider the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, as the basis for implementing stricter regulatory measures in the ticketing industry. <h2>Ongoing police investigation</h2>Following last month’s irregularities, Vyas lodged a police complaint with the Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police, which is currently conducting an inquiry. The PIL has highlighted the need for a more immediate judicial intervention to prevent further exploitation in upcoming events. As the Coldplay concert approaches, the spotlight remains on the High Court’s response to this plea and whether it will pave the way for reforms that will bring much-needed transparency and accountability to India’s ticketing industry. The court is expected to hear the matter again in November. (With inputs from agencies)

Coldplay concert chaos aftermath: PIL filed in Bombay HC to demand stricter controls over online ticket sales

<ul><li><keyword id="20399945" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Coldplay" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Coldplay" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Coldplay">Coldplay</keyword> is set to perform in Abu Dhabi in January 2025.</li><li>If you could not get your hands on tickets for their Mumbai concert, you can instead see them perform in Abu Dhabi.</li><li>Here’s how much you will have to spend to watch Coldplay perform in Abu Dhabi.</li></ul>Grammy-winning pop band Coldplay is all set to perform in India in January 2025 and the tickets went on sale recently. While excited fans rushed to book the tickets, most fans unfortunately couldn’t get their hands on them despite the band adding an extra show due to overwhelming demand. Not all tickets were booked by fans as a lot of tickets showed up on re-selling platforms and social media, with scalpers charging a bomb for these tickets. With tickets costing as much as ₹3.65 lakh on re-selling platforms such as Viagogo, there’s another option for Coldplay fans to see their favourite band perform without burning a hole in their pocket. <h2>Watch Coldplay perform in Abu Dhabi</h2>As part of the <keyword id="23232180" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Music-of-the-Spheres-World-Tour" source="keywords">Music of the Spheres World Tour</keyword>, Coldplay will perform at Zayed Sports City Stadium on January 11, 2025. If you are someone who couldn’t get their hands on the tickets for the concert in Mumbai, you can instead visit Abu Dhabi and watch the band perform. We look at the approximate costs that you will incur and how you can book the tickets to help you understand. <h3>Ticket prices</h3>Starting with the ticket prices, there are several options to choose from, starting at AED 195. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ticket </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price in Rupees </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Standard seating </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 195 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹4,440.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Bronze </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 295 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹6,717.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Silver </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 495 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹11,271.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Gold </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 595 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹13,548.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ruby </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 695 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹15,825.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Platinum </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 995 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹22,656.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Deluxe </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 1,495 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹34,041.15 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">General Admission Standing </td><td style="border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">AED 395 </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹8,994.15 </td></tr></tbody></table> While the pre-sale for the tickets has already started for those who had registered, you can get the tickets during the general sale which will begin on September 27 at 1:30 PM IST. The pre-sale on Live Nation will begin on September 26 at 1:30 PM IST. <h3>Flight tickets</h3> As per various flight booking platforms, round-trip tickets from Delhi to Abu Dhabi in January 2025 will cost around ₹21,000 for an economy ticket. <h3>Visa fees</h3>You can apply for an Express UAE Visa, which costs ₹820 for a 48-hour stay and ₹2,650 for a 96-hour stay. <h3>Hotel and more</h3>The cost of a hotel stay is completely dependent on what kind of hotel you want to stay at, the kind of room you are looking for and more. It can either be an affordable option to keep the costs down or a premium option if you wish to splurge Three-star Hotel options within a 10 km radius of the stadium start around ₹15,000 per day for two adults. Apart from these expenses, you can add a bit more for food, transportation, sightseeing and more. Setting aside ₹15,000 for transportation, ₹20,000 for food and some amount for miscellaneous expenses might be wise. You can extend your stay and make a trip out of the concert instead of paying exorbitant amounts to scalpers in the country. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/hyundai-motor-indias-25000-crore-ipo-gets-sebi-approval-indias-biggest-ipo-expected-to-launch-in-october/articleshow/113658837.cms">Hyundai Motor India’s ₹25,000 crore IPO gets SEBI approval – India’s biggest IPO expected to launch in October</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-nexon-ev-with-a-bigger-battery-launched-starting-at-13-99-lakh/articleshow/113631992.cms">Tata Nexon EV with a bigger battery launched starting at ₹13.99 lakh</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/sebi-report-reveals-the-ugly-truth-of-fo-trading-in-india-93-of-retail-traders-incurred-losses/articleshow/113620397.cms">SEBI report reveals the ugly truth of F&amp;O trading in India – 93% of retail traders incurred losses</a>

It is cheaper to watch Coldplay perform in Abu Dhabi than to pay scalpers for Mumbai tickets

A couple of days back, <keyword id="20399945" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Coldplay" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Coldplay" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Coldplay">Coldplay</keyword> had announced its dates for its concert in Mumbai. The iconic band would be performing in Mumbai on January 18 and 19 and tickets for the same went on sale at 12 pm today. Just as the tickets went for sale, Coldplay's site collapsed. Social media is full of posts by Coldplay fans. While some managed to get the tickets, others were left disheartened. If you didn't get a chance to book tickets at 12 today, there might be hope. The band has announced another concert date and will also be performing in Mumbai on January 21. Read on to know how you can book tickets, event timings, and all you need to know. <h2>Coldplay new concert date announced</h2><keyword id="20215809" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BookMyShow" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BookMyShow" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BookMyShow">BookMyShow</keyword>, in a tweet on X, announced the new date of the Coldplay concert. Apart from Jan 18 and Jan 19 2025, the band will also be performing on January 21. "NEW SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED FOR 21 JAN 2025!! 1. Head on to the event page on #BookMyShow and hit the 'Book Now' button at 1.30 PM IST 2. You will be added to the waiting room 3. You will be assigned a queue number at 2 PM IST 4. Ticket sales go live at 2 PM IST sharp," the post by the platform reads. <div type="image" title="coldplay" msid="113568148" hostid="261"></div> <h2>How to book Coldplay <keyword id="20361986" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mumbai-concert" source="keywords">Mumbai concert</keyword> tickets </h2>To book tickets for the Coldplay concert in Mumbai, you can head over to BookMyShow and log in with your account. You will then see the large banner teasing the Coldplay concert. Click on the banner and await further instructions. As soon as you click on the banner, you will be added to the queue showing how many people are ahead of you. Do not refresh this page or click on back. Keep it open and you will see updates. When it is your turn to book tickets, you will have a window of 4 minutes to select tickets and make payment. It is advisable to keep your credit/debit card handy to be able to complete the payment process quickly. Also, if the website crashes, try opening Incongnito mode and logging in. At times, this trick proves to be successful for booking tickets. This show is part of Coldplay's highly successful Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has captivated audiences worldwide. The band, featuring lead vocalist <keyword id="20494335" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chris-martin" source="keywords">Chris Martin</keyword>, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion, last performed in India in 2016 at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai. According to BookMyShow, fans can look forward to hearing new tracks like We Pray and Feels Like Falling in Love from their upcoming album Moon Music. The setlist will also include iconic hits such as Yellow, The Scientist, Clocks, Fix You, Viva La Vida, Paradise, A Sky Full of Stars, and Adventure of a Lifetime.

Coldplay announces new show in Mumbai on January 21: How to book tickets, timings, and all you need to know

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Apple's hearing protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 rolls out with iOS 18.1 next week.</li><li>The feature will use machine learning to limit exposure to loud noise, like at concerts.</li></ul>If you've been able to snatch tickets to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-buy-taylor-swift-tour-tickets-concert-prices-compared">Taylor Swift's Eras Tour</a> or one of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/charli-xcx-storm-king-photos-fan-experience-brat-remix-2024-10">Charlie XCX's brat shows</a>, you may start seeing people swapping their earplugs for AirPods at your next concert.Apple announced new <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=9a7ca9ac394b0d17b274094d9222b41a0cdf051df85c1e4dd363fe41c1e524aa&amp;postID=6717ac96e5b540830062bbf1&amp;postSlug=get-ready-to-see-airpods-at-concerts-2024-10&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fairpods-pro%2Fhearing-health%2F">hearing protection features</a> for the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/apple-airpods-2nd-generation-review">AirPods Pro 2</a> with the launch of iOS 18.1 next week, along with the first <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-16-apple-intelligence-ai-does-not-matter-to-customers-2024-9">Apple Intelligence</a> AI features.Using machine learning on the H2 chip, Apple says the hearing protection feature can help prevent excessive exposure to loud environmental noise.Ear plugs are often recommended at loud venues to prevent hearing loss, and AirPods may be able to do the trick as well. Its "improved high dynamic range multiband compressor" can help protect your hearing in surroundings as loud as 110 dBA, which includes noise levels at typical live concerts — though some clubs and shows may exceed that threshold.The rollout is part of a trio of hearing health updates or AirPods Pro 2 arriving in iOS 18.1, including a hearing test and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-airpods-hearing-aid-feature-might-be-game-changer-2024-9">hearing aid feature</a>, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in September. The hearing aid feature is intended for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, which Apple determines by the user taking a hearing test in a quiet room with the headphones in. Apple said the hearing aid feature can amplify voices, phone calls, and media sounds, as well as increase frequencies to make sounds clearer.Over-the-counter hearing aids can cost up to thousands of dollars, so Apple is looking to position the AirPods Pro 2 as a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-airpods-hearing-aid-feature-might-be-game-changer-2024-9">lower-cost option</a> at $249. However, for those with severe hearing loss, more advanced hearing aids may be needed.The US approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids in 2022 following the passage of the <a target="_blank" rel="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-buy-hearing-aids-over-counter-walmart-cvs-walgreens-2022-10">Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017</a>. Companies like Costco, Walmart, and Bose have since entered the market for over-the-counter hearing aids.Apple has yet to announce a specific date for iOS 18.1 to roll out to iPhones, but AirPods Pro 2 owners will be able to try out the new hearing protection and hearing test features sometime next week.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>After going to over 200 concerts and music festivals, I've learned ways to save money on tickets.</li><li>I always sign up for presale notifications and follow my favorite artists on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-who-quit-social-media-twitter-2018-8">social media</a>.</li></ul>As a lifelong music lover, I can't get enough of live-music experiences. In fact, I've attended over 200 concerts and music festivals since 2008.However, tickets aren't cheap and have been steadily increasing in price. In fact, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://news.pollstar.com/2024/06/24/pollstar-2024-mid-year-report-record-setting-3b-gross-as-market-cools-madonna-has-no-1-tour/">Pollstar</a>, the average <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-spent-1200-olivia-rodrigo-tickets-guts-world-tour-2024-4">cost of a concert ticket</a> to one of the top 100 tours worldwide in 2024 is over $127 — a 9.4% increase from 2023.Over the years, I've developed strategies to ensure I never miss out on seeing my favorite artists and have the time of my life without breaking the bank.Here are my top tips for saving money on concert and music-festival tickets.<h2 id="76ead5d3-847f-407f-85fd-dab5dc148df6">Sign up for presale notifications</h2>One of the easiest ways to save on tickets is by signing up for presale notifications.Many ticket-distribution companies like Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AXS offer presale opportunities, which give fans a better chance of securing tickets before they sell out.Early access often means snagging a ticket at a great price, saving me both money and stress.<h2 id="5199270a-780f-4f09-99e7-dd5f22ac1f80">Follow your favorite artists on social media</h2>Social media is an absolute gold mine for finding information on ticket sales. Artists frequently share presale codes, exclusive offers, and early announcements for upcoming shows.Staying tuned in by following my favorite artists on platforms like X helps me take advantage of presale opportunities and secure tickets before they're available to the general public.<h2 id="49f6b3be-c89e-46b8-b2e2-f7f7176fdb70">Use credit cards that offer exclusive deals on tickets</h2>Certain credit cards offer exclusive deals with ticket companies, providing discounts and special <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/credit-cards-that-offer-presale-ticket-access-event-benefits">access to presale tickets</a>.For example, the electronic music festival III Points, which I'll be attending in Miami, offered a deal on tickets to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chase-united-explorer-card-perks-annual-fee-worth-it-2024-7">Chase cardholders</a>.Additionally, many credit cards allow you to use reward points to buy tickets, reducing out-of-pocket costs. This strategy is definitely worth exploring if you use credit cards.<h2 id="51150fef-f147-4b53-bf9f-6828acbd9620">Keep an eye out for ticket giveaways on Instagram</h2>Instagram is a popular platform for ticket giveaways. I like to follow the official accounts of my favorite musicians, music festivals, and venues to stay in the loop about these opportunities.Participating in giveaways usually involves simple, quick actions such as liking a post, tagging friends, or sharing content. While it's a bit of a gamble, winning a ticket through a giveaway is an awesome way to save money.<h2 id="2b18863c-cbcc-4717-ae75-93a181194f10">Volunteer at multiday music festivals</h2>Another money-saving hack is volunteering at large, multiday music festivals. This strategy is a great way to snag a free or discounted ticket while also contributing to the event's success.Although I haven't personally volunteered at an event, I've had many friends do so year after year. They volunteer to work a certain number of hours per day, and in exchange, they get to attend the festival for free or at a discounted rate.In addition to the ticket, they've come to love the experience for the team they get to be a part of and the friends they make along the way.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Hackers are breaking into some Ticketmaster users' accounts and transferring tickets to themselves.</li><li>Two concertgoers said it was shocking but they got their tickets back in time to attend their shows.</li></ul>In September, Vashti-Jasmine McKenzie noticed an event had mysteriously vanished from her Google Calendar. It was a reminder for an Usher concert in Dallas on October 5, synced with her Ticketmaster account.McKenzie opened her email to a shock: The night before, a stranger had broken into her account, accessed McKenzie's two tickets, which she had paid $550 for, and transferred them out of her account."If this happened in real life, if somebody stuck me up, it would be like they were robbing me," said McKenzie, a 42-year-old conference manager. McKenzie, a music fan who said she spent an estimated $10,000 on shows in 2024, ultimately got her tickets back and went to the show but remains critical of Ticketmaster.McKenzie isn't the only concertgoer who's suddenly been left ticketless. Similar incidents have been reported in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/concert-tickets-disappear-from-ticketmaster-customer-account/3546153/">Los Angeles,</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/have-you-bought-tickets-thru-ticketmaster-recently-check-your-account-and-make-sure-theyre-still-there">Nashville</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy__VrjV-hA">Charlotte, North Carolina</a>. The playbook is typically the same: Ticketmaster customers purchase tickets to see their favorite artists, only to later receive an email saying their tickets were transferred out of their online wallets by an unknown hacker — and quickly claimed.These kinds of scams are just the latest in a series of headaches for the ticketing giant. Following a data breach earlier this year and pointed criticisms from major stars like Taylor Swift, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced in May that it filed an antitrust <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-fiasco-doj-lawsuit-2024-5">lawsuit against Live Nation, </a><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-fiasco-doj-lawsuit-2024-5">Ticketmaster's parent company</a>, alleging that the company's "conduct is anti-competitive and illegal." Live Nation, worth about $28 billion as of November 8, has a tight grip on the live-entertainment industry. The DOJ said in its complaint that "through Ticketmaster, Live Nation controls roughly 80% or more of major concert venues' primary ticketing for concerts and a growing share of ticket resales in the secondary market."In response, Live Nation said the DOJ's lawsuit would fail to address fans' issues with ticket prices and their ability to purchase them.Still, experiencing the ticket-transfer scam firsthand has led McKenzie and at least one other customer to fear their purchases aren't secure.In October, Mika City, a 28-year-old data analyst from Grand Prairie, Texas, spent $400 on two tickets to the rapper Don Toliver's show in Houston. Two days after she purchased them, she received a 6:08 a.m. email from Ticketmaster saying that her tickets were being transferred to someone named "Floyd George."Just 39 seconds later, she received another email: "Floyd George" had accepted the ticket transfer, and the tickets had been removed from her account.All of that happened before City had even woken up — and despite the fact that she thought she had secured her account in June by changing her password.City was also able to recover her stolen tickets through Ticketmaster and attend the show, but she added that the experience was stressful."I am still scared right now that it'll happen again," City told BI.Even though Ticketmaster reinstated McKenzie's and City's tickets in time for their concerts, after Business Insider reached out for comment, the company refunded both of them for the original cost of their tickets. It did not respond to BI's other questions about account hacks and customer security.A Live Nation executive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-stubhub-eras-tour-ticket-thefts-2024/">told CBS News</a>, however, that the company limited transfers for Taylor Swift tickets to 72 hours prior to concerts, following online ticket thefts specifically targeting the Eras Tour. In some cases, Ticketmaster has also required two-factor authentication for ticketholders to make transfers. The Live Nation executive recommended Ticketmaster account holders have a unique password not used for any other platforms.<h2 id="37246d48-b4a5-40d5-8df9-aed7a1aa046d">Getting tickets back can be a harrowing experience</h2>After she realized the Usher tickets had been transferred out of her account, McKenzie said she called Ticketmaster and reported the incident to its fraud department but didn't immediately hear back.Two days after her call, the tickets reappeared in her account — with the same seats and at no extra charge. But it was enough to scare McKenzie about what would've happened if she hadn't caught the calendar switch-up.At the Usher concert, McKenzie added, she saw two women learn in real time that they were victims of a similar scam. They opened the Ticketmaster wallet on their phones at an entrance gate only to find they were gone, she said.City got her tickets back one day after they were transferred out of her account, a week before the concert. She said she called repeatedly to get through to Ticketmaster's fraud department, which told her that her case would be treated as high priority because of how soon her event was.For good measure, she also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau about her tickets being stolen, as well as a dispute with her bank. The BBB forwarded the complaint to Ticketmaster, according to screenshots of the online exchange City shared with BI. The company responded through the BBB a day after City had already recovered her tickets, saying that it would escalate her case.She figured she would have to rebuy tickets, she added, so was surprised and pleased when Ticketmaster reinstated the tickets."I was so shocked, because everybody else that I've seen has said it's taken forever, or they never got them back," City said.<h2 id="2ebc9e46-2f82-427e-97ca-26a6453af137">Ticketmaster's recent troubles</h2>In May, Live Nation said it was investigating a data breach that affected some users who had bought tickets in North America. The leaked information may have included customers' emails, phone numbers, encrypted credit cards, and other personal information, Ticketmaster said in a statement.The company said at the time that password information wasn't a part of the data breach and that customers' accounts were safe.Fans and artists alike have complained about how hard it is to buy tickets in the first place.In November 2022, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-reaction-to-ticketmaster-eras-tour-debacle-2022-11">Taylor Swift publicly addressed Ticketmaster</a> after it announced that it was canceling the general sale for her Eras Tour after it exhausted its inventory during the presale."It's truly amazing that 2.4 million people got tickets, but it really pisses me off that a lot of them feel like they went through several bear attacks to get them," Swift wrote in a statement posted to Instagram.<div type="image" title="a person holds up a sign that says just say no, and the word ticketmaster with a line drawn through it, outside the us capitol" height="4590" width="6885" msid="115111815" hostid="261" sizebytes="708392"></div>Last month, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ticketmaster-oasis-reunion-ticket-sales-uk-authorities-investigating-2024-9">Oasis fans in the United Kingdom were up in arms with Ticketmaster</a> after noticing a surge in ticket prices for the long-awaited reunion tour due to the company's model of adjusting prices based on demand. Outrage was so pronounced that a government antitrust regulator in the UK is looking into the company's practices.For now, many fans are stuck using Ticketmaster to see their favorite performers even if some worry about the security of their purchases.City told BI that even after getting her tickets back, she was still worried they would disappear from her account, even after changing her password again to protect them."If I didn't have to buy from Ticketmaster, I wouldn't," she said.

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