Fans Criticize High Ticket Prices for Harry Styles’ Together, Together Tour
Fans of Harry Styles are expressing significant frustration over the high ticket prices for his upcoming Together, Together tour. Announced recently, the tour will include 50 performances in just seven cities, marking Styles’ first return to live shows in three years.
Details of the Together, Together Tour
The tour features six shows at Wembley Stadium in London and a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Styles, known for hits like “Adore You” and “Watermelon Sugar,” previously wrapped up his Love On tour in 2023, grossing over $600 million.
Ticket Pricing and Fan Outrage
Although anticipation was high, ticket presales on Ticketmaster have sparked outrage among fans. Reports indicate that ticket prices range from $50 to $1,182.40, with some resale tickets listed as high as $3,500. Fans reported waiting in lengthy digital queues, only to find prices exceeding their budgets.
- Average ticket price: $50 – $1,182.40
- Resale ticket price for pit area: ~$3,500
- Total shows: 50
- Cities included: 7
Many fans took to social media platforms like X to voice their discontent. Comments included feelings of being priced out of concerts and criticism towards Styles and his team for not addressing the ticket pricing. One user claimed that ticket pricing was predetermined by Styles and criticized the lack of intervention.
Comparison with Other Artists
Disappointment in ticket pricing has led fans to compare Styles with other artists. Olivia Dean, for example, has vocally criticized Ticketmaster and advocated for affordable ticket prices. Dean managed to secure partial refunds for fans affected by unfair resale prices, contrasting with Styles’ situation.
Public Response and Future Implications
The backlash against Styles has reached new heights, with some fans suggesting that local governments intervene to lower ticket costs or ban Styles from performing. This sentiment reflects growing frustrations over ticket pricing within the concert industry, where many other popular artists also face accusations of being out of touch with affordability.
As fans await further news, the Together, Together tour will likely face continued scrutiny over ticket pricing, setting a precedent for how artists engage with their audience concerning concert accessibility.
