Neil Young, Robert Smith and Platinum

Neil Young Will Stop Selling Platinum Tickets for Concerts, Says The Cure’s Robert Smith Inspired Him
Young said he was inspired by The Cure’s Robert Smith, who took a similar stance for the band’s North America tour back in 2023, calling platinum and dynamic tickets “a greedy scam” that artists can choose to opt out of (at the expense of some of their ticketing revenue.)
Neil Young to Stop Selling ‘Platinum' Tickets on Future Tours, Thanks to the Cure's Robert Smith
"Ticketmaster's high priced Platinum tickets were introduced to the areas where scalpers were buying the most tickets for resale. The money went to me. That did not feel right," singer writes
Neil Young Walks Back ‘Platinum' Ticket Option Following Inspiration From Robert Smith
Young's decision comes following Smith's 2024 comments calling high ticket prices a "scam" which is "driven by greed."
Neil Young will no longer sell platinum tickets for his shows, cites The Cure's Robert Smith as inspiration
Young says that Robert Smith "helped me to realize that I have a choice to make and can make a difference for my music loving friends."
Neil Young Inspired by Robert Smith to Cease Selling Platinum Tickets for Future Tours
Tickets recently went on sale for Neil Young 's globetrotting continuation of his Love Earth Tour with new band the chrome hearts, but he's since had a change of heart about the ticketing system, announcing that Platinum tickets will no longer be available for his shows "very soon."
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Young also mentioned that the ‘tip’ came from The Cure’s Robert Smith, who has long rallied against ticket pricing being unaffordable for many fans, after discussing dynamic pricing in late 2024 ahead of The Cure performing live.
Neil Young dropping overpriced Platinum tickets on The Cure's Robert Smith's suggestion
Neil Young will no longer offer Platinum tickets to his concerts after being inspired by The Cure's Robert Smith.
Neil Young to stop selling platinum tour tickets because of The Cure’s Robert Smith
Inspired by The Cure's fight against dynamic pricing, Neil Young has just announced he will no longer sell expensive, 'platinum' tickets to his tour.
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