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Heart of the Matter - Why is it so hard to get concert tickets in Singapore?

Channel News Asia
Thursday, 6 July 2023 at 11:00:00 pm UTC

When global music acts arrive in small Singapore, there's a mad scramble for tickets. Should seats be reserved for residents? Can resellers who charge exorbitant prices be taken to task? How does the ticketing system work?

Heart of the Matter - Why is it so hard to get concert tickets in Singapore?

Heart of the Matter podcast host Steven Chia gets answers from Joe Ow, CEO of SISTIC Singapore, economist Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences and Adelyn Aidzil, a Taylor Swift fan. Together, they shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by ticketing agencies in the fast-paced entertainment industry.


In this must-listen episode, Joe offers valuable insights into the inner workings of the ticketing system, discussing the ever-relevant debate of reserving seats for residents and the effectiveness of tackling exorbitant ticket resellers.


Gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of ticketing as Joe, Walter, and Adelyn engage in an invigorating discussion on the "Heart of the Matter" podcast on CNA. Click the link below to listen to this enlightening episode.


Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/heart-matter/why-it-so-hard-get-concert-tickets-singapore-3612221

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