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London New Year's Eve fireworks: How to buy tickets

With the final round of tickets dropping next week, here’s everything you need to know about the iconic event:

Evening Standard

Musicians’ Union welcomes government ban on inflated gig ticket resales

The union said the move to ban resales for profit would help to maintain the relationship between artists and their fans.

Evening Standard

Football Fans Outraged as FIFA Resale Tickets Skyrocket 445% — and You'll Lose 30% in Fees

FIFA charges an unprecedented 30% combined fee on World Cup resale tickets, with base prices soaring 445%, turning the governing body into one of sports' biggest ticket brokers.

International Business Times UK

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The 26 best UK Christmas gifts for 13-year-olds – chosen by 13-year-olds

We asked teens what’s on their festive wishlist, from Jellycats to water bottles, skincare to guitars – so you don’t have to guess

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish Under Fire After Calling Out Billionaires — Then Charging Fans A Fortune for Concert Tix

Billie Eilish urged billionaires to 'give your money away' at the WSJ Innovator Awards on 29/10/2025 — but anger over high ticket prices for her 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' tour (standing places from about £145) has left fans accusing her of contradiction.

International Business Times UK

Bon Jovi Are Back! Jon Bon Jovi Returns After Surgery for 2026 'Forever' World Tour

Bon Jovi returns in 2026! See US, UK & Ireland tour dates, ticket prices, presales, and VIP packages for their "Forever" tour.

International Business Times UK

‘I flew to Luxembourg to see the gig there instead!’: music fans on how they cope with high UK ticket prices

As increasing prices and fees make gig-going difficult, readers voice their frustration – and suggest alternatives

The Guardian - UK

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Live Nation's Merger with Ticketmaster Isn't Responsible for High Resale Prices—You Are

Antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have singled out Live Nation as a scapegoat for concertgoers' insatiable appetites.

Reason

‘I get to do whatever I want in the moment’: why more people are going to gigs, festivals and clubs alone

The number of solo festivalgoers has jumped since the pandemic, and even safety concerns aren’t dissuading lone ravers. We speak to some to find out why

The Guardian - UK

“You will lose out on generations of esoteric, risk-taking, creative, adventurous weirdos, rebels, agitators, and provocateurs. You’re gonna get white bread”: Shirley Manson takes aim at the music industry, Spotify and Ticketmaster

She expands on reasons behind Garbage’s decision to “curtail” touring

MusicRadar

Tourist sues SeaWorld’s parent company for ‘bait-and-switch’ in hidden ticket prices

A Virginia man has accused Florida-based United Parks and Resorts of breaking his home state’s price transparency laws by exploiting ‘dark patterns’ to bilk consumers

The Independent UK

“That’s Disgusting”: Fans Outraged After Man Tries To Snatch Billie Eilish At Miami Concert

“Security got involved and breathalyzed him and found that he was as drunk as sh**, but didn't make him leave.”

Bored Panda

New Year's Eve fireworks: Sadiq Khan hikes ticket prices for tourists, but freezes cost for Londoners

Residents will continue to pay £20 or £35, but visitors will be charged £40 or £55 - a rise of up to 14%

Evening Standard

White House fumes at Ariana Grande after she asks MAGA if their lives are better under Trump

The White House issued a sharp response to a post on Ariana Grande’s Instagram story, incorporating several of her own song titles in the reply

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Peter Kay forced to cancel shows following surgery

The comedian is set to ‘rest and recover’ following an operation

The Guardian - UK

Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance

Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation

The Mary Sue

Rich man says overpriced concert tickets are too cheap

Concert tickets have become increasingly expensive over the last decade. The concept of going from a show has evolved past just seeing one of your faves perform into a fusion social media event and community interaction? But one man thinks that you’re still getting a bargain out there for wildly…

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster to give fans more information after uproar in way Oasis tickets were sold in the UK

Ticketmaster has committed to changes after facing criticism over ticket sales for Oasis' reunion concerts in the U.K. this summer

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The Independent UK

The changes Ticketmaster will make following government criticism

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International Business Times

Ticketmaster Agrees Clearer Prices After Oasis Probe

US ticket sales giant Ticketmaster has agreed to more transparent pricing following widespread anger over the exorbitant costs paid by some fans for the Oasis reunion tour, Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday.

BANG Premier

Ticketmaster to clarify prices before checkout after Oasis fiasco prompted investigation

Ticketmaster has agreed to provide clearer ticket pricing details after being probed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after the Oasis ticketing fiasco.

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster ordered to make major changes following Oasis fiasco

Ticketmaster offered Oasis tickets at different prices after fans waited in lengthy queues

Evening Standard

Ticketmaster agrees to changes after probe into Oasis reunion tour tickets fiasco

Fans will also be told at least 24 hours before a ticket sale begins if tiered pricing will be used and what that means

The Guardian - UK

Ticketmaster forced to change pricing and sales tactics after Oasis row

Company must be clearer about what fans will pay and avoid ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMA

Barchart

This Stock Made Taylor Swift Fans Its Enemies. Now the FTC Is Taking Aim.

From Swiftie outrage to a regulatory crackdown, Live Nation now finds itself center stage for all the wrong reasons.

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