Trump and Kid Rock against usury prices: fight for concert tickets!

Trump and Kid Rock against usury prices: fight for concert tickets!

In a remarkable step, a Republican has signed a decree in the Oval Office that aims to end the usury prices for tickets in the live entertainment industry. Donald Trump, who commented on this topic, sees the rising ticket prices as a significant problem. At his side was the musician Kid Rock, who was concerned that everyone who has acquired a concert ticket in the past two decades was faced with this problem. His outfit with the US flag underlined his patriotic background and support for Trump, who leads the fight against ticket prices.

Kid Rock, who is known for his capitalist views and his advocacy of the deregulation, said that despite his commitment, nothing seemed to help against the prices. His participation in this initiative illustrates far -reaching dissatisfaction among artists and fans through the drastically increased ticket prices. The tendency towards high prices in the live industry, especially at concerts by superstars such as Beyoncé, Adele and Taylor Swift, fundamentally changes concert culture. While these artists generate high income, fans are increasingly difficult to afford the tickets that can be over 300 euros for events such as the "Rock im Park" festival 2025, even if not all bands are known.

causes of the ticket prices explosion

The reasons for the rapidly increasing ticket prices are diverse. Higher gun demands of the artists, who consider live performances as one of the few stable sources of income, play a central role. In addition, the production costs for stage construction, technology, logistics and security are increasing. Inflation and the increased wages for staff also contribute to the cost explosion. Booking agencies remove between 15 and 20 percent of the fees, which further increases the price pressure. Critics warn that this development presents viewers and fans with great challenges.

organizers such as Live Nation, who organized big tours and sold tickets via Ticketmaster, generated sales of almost $ 23 billion in the past year. However, these sales are not profits because the margins have dropped since Corona pandemic. In the German market for live music ticket sales, sales of around 2.06 billion euros are estimated for 2025, which signals an ongoing increase. The effects of pandemic are still noticeable: Many providers increase prices to secure their market leadership and also to meet the expectations of the audience, expect better service.

criticism and demands for fairness

The debate about ticket prices is increasing. While artists like the doctors in a podcast talk about their initiative for social tickets to facilitate access for low -income people, there are also growing concerns about decoupling between artists and fans. Critics like Andreas "Bär" Lesker describe extreme price increases as "rip -off". They demand fair prices that promote access to concerts without negating the need for exclusive VIP offers.

The discussion about pricing in the live industry reflects a fundamental change in concert culture. Innovative approaches and initiatives that put accessibility and fairness to the fore are more necessary than ever to get the experience of live music for all fans.