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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

INSANE: Bastille frontman backs campaign against frustrating ticket touts - The Real Truth

  • Bastille frontman Dan Smith is hitting out at ticket touts as the band announces a UK arena tour starting November 6.
  • The tour will benefit Youth Music's Rescue the Roots campaign, supporting grassroots music.
  • Smith is encouraging fans to participate in government consultation aimed at fairer ticket pricing, citing “frustrating” inflated resale prices for artists like Taylor Swift and Oasis as examples.
  • He has partnered with O2 to launch ‘Stamp It Tout’, a platform to help fans avoid scams, and supports a 10 per cent price cap on resale tickets.
  • O2's research suggests touts cost fans an extra £145m annually.
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