Cure’s Robert Smith on Concert Ticket Industry
The Cure’s Robert Smith Calls Ticketmaster’s Dynamic Pricing Model a ‘Scam’ and ‘Driven by Greed’
The Cure's Robert Smith has hit out at Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model, calling it a 'scam' ahead of the band's first new album in 16 years.
Robert Smith Wants to Cure the ‘Stupid’ Musicians Who Condone Ticketmaster
More than a year after defeating Ticketmaster’s dynamic-pricing chokehold for the Cure’s nationwide tour, Robert Smith is calling out his fellow musicians for continuing to quietly support the monopoly because,
The Cure’s Robert Smith Explains Why Ticketmaster’s Dynamic Pricing Is A “Scam”
As the singer for the Cure, Robert Smith could reap some great financial benefits from Ticketmaster’s insane price gouging. But for the past couple of years now, he’s been parroting all of our complaints about the company,
The Cure Call Out Artists Who Enable Ticketmaster Dynamic Pricing ‘Scam’: ‘It’s Driven by Greed’
Frontman Robert Smith rejected the notion that artists have no say in the pricing of their tours: "They all know. If they say they do not, they’re either stupid or lying. It’s just driven by greed"
“Stupid or lying”- Robert Smith slams artists over dynamic pricing
Robert Smith of The Cure appeared in an interview with The Times on October 13, 2024. During the interview, the singer shared his opinion on dynamic pricing clearly, slamming artists who use it.
The Cure's Robert Smith Says Ticketmaster's Dynamic Pricing Is a "Scam": "It's Just Driven by Greed"
"Most artists hide behind management. 'Oh, we didn’t know,' they say. They all know. If they say they do not, they're either fucking stupid or lying."
Robert Smith Reveals the Surprising Reason David Bowie Inspired The Cure's Hours-Long Shows
The rocker also explains why he's pushing back against Ticketmaster price-gouging: "It's a self-fulfilling good vibe" ...
The Cure’s Robert Smith blasts artists who blame ticketing sites for inflated prices weeks after Oasis fiasco
Oasis recently came under fire after fans reported sky-high ticket prices due to Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ system ...
Law firm considers class action against Ticketmaster, Live Nation over dynamic pricing
A law firm is investigating a potential class action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster over allegations of “deceptive” ...
The Cure Has Major 2025 Tour And 50th Anniversary Plans, According To Robert Smith
But in 2025, don’t expect The Cure to slow down. Yesterday (October 13), The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith teased the group’s ...
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The Cure’s Robert Smith blasts artists who blame ticketing sites for high prices: ‘Stupid or lying’
Last year, Smith hit out at Ticketmaster after The Cure fans reported huge fees that doubled prices to see the English rock band on their Lost World tour. The singer eventually managed to ...
Why rock icons dumped Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing: ‘We don’t need to make all this money’
He posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the debacle, promising fans there would be change and getting Ticketmaster to issue ...