Scalpers are cashing in on the high demand for tickets to see Taylor Swift’s Melbourne concert, selling them for exorbitant prices that are marked up by a staggering 400 percent. Authorities in Victoria have already intervened and stopped the illegal sale of over 1000 seats for the Shake It Off singer’s upcoming shows in February. These tickets, which were initially purchased for $379, were being advertised online for a jaw-dropping $2210, $2065, and $1860 each. This surge in scalpers has alerted event organizers, who have made it clear that only authorized tickets will be allowed on the night of the concert. As of now, authorities have successfully shut down at least 1090 illegal ticket listings.
Scalpers are taking advantage of the high demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets in Melbourne by selling them at outrageous prices, with markups reaching an astonishing 400 percent. These overpriced tickets can be found on various platforms such as eBay, Gumtree, and Stubhub. However, it is important to note that in Victoria, it is illegal to sell tickets to major events for more than 10 percent above their original value. Those who violate this law can face hefty fines, with companies potentially being forced to pay up to $576,930. Individuals who engage in such practices may also be fined up to $962. Despite these scalping activities, Taylor Swift recently announced an additional Melbourne show on February 18 at the MCG and a fourth Sydney concert on February 26 at Accor Stadium as part of The Eras Tour.
According to the Herald Sun, scalper inspectors in Victoria have already intercepted over 1000 illegally sold tickets for the upcoming Eras shows by the popular singer Shake It off. In February, she will make history by becoming the first artist since Madonna to perform three consecutive concerts at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Additionally, she will also be the first artist ever to have a fourth straight show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. These new concerts will be in addition to the already scheduled shows in Melbourne on February 16, 17, and 18, and in Sydney on February 23, 24, 25, and 26. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift continues to dominate the Australian music charts, with her album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) maintaining the number one position on the ARIA Albums Chart for eight consecutive weeks towards the end of last year.
Originally purchased for $379, tickets are now being resold online at astonishingly high prices of $2210, $2065, and $1860 each. This surge in scalpers has caused quite a commotion.
