It’s the headliner impact — and it’s not simply Chappell Roan.
“That is the worst yr,” a younger man informed me exterior Zilker Park. He stated he normally involves the Barton Springs entrance through the Austin Metropolis Limits Music Competition and buys a three-day cross from scalpers for $200. On Friday, a reseller wished $800 for a 3-day cross, he informed me.
The worth was confirmed independently by this reporter when a distinct scalper stated he may promote me a 3-day cross for $850 and a single day cross for $400.
(He provided to purchase my media wristband for $400 and stated he may supply extra if I introduced him 4.)
One other scalper nearer to the doorway provided a single-day cross for $350. Over by the west entrance of the park, a gentleman was attempting to promote a three-day cross for $1250.
5 different scalpers informed the Austin American-Statesman that they have been struggling to seek out wristbands within the first place. None of them had bands to promote earlier than 3 p.m. They have been coy about what they’d promote them for.
One anticipated Sunday to be unusually expensive for pop star Chappell Roan.
One other man provided to escort me in for $200. “I don’t care when you’ve got 5 individuals with you,” he stated. “Don’t fear about how.”
Blink-182 reunion present resales have been going for $1000 final yr
The inflated costs make sense. Resale tickets for the Blink-182 reunion present at Moody Heart final summer season ballooned to $1,000 on the SeatGeek app. Now the band is taking part in the Honda stage — and Zilker Park is successfully one huge dance ground.
Price noting: Dwell Nation, which books ACL, and its affiliate Ticketmaster have been accused of performing as a monopoly. The conglomerate workout routines huge affect over the live performance ticket-buying course of. The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster.
On Barton Springs Highway, the scalping enterprise is booming.
“Go to the bar this week. Save a ton of cash subsequent week,” a reseller informed me down on the Chevron station on Barton Springs Highway.” He was offered out of wristbands.
“I’ve by no means seen something prefer it.”
This text initially appeared on Austin American-Statesman: ACL Fest tickets are being resold for up to $800 for a 3-day pass
