Fans fight back against new wave of ticket fees
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
London's West End Boxing Day theatre sale is live, with tickets from just £13 for hits like Wicked and Harry Potter. The sale runs until December 28. Grab your post-Christmas bargain now.
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
Excitement for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is fading as fans face exorbitant ticket prices and a confusing ballot system, reviving memories of the affordable 1986 tournament. Discover the growing sense of exclusion.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into London's O2 Arena from 26 Dec to 4 Jan 2026. Get tickets for this magical family show featuring Moana, Encanto & more.
Madness fans can grab last-minute bargain tickets for the band's final 2025 concert at London's O2 Arena this Saturday, December 20. Prices start from £74.
FIFA announces a 50% increase in the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50m. All 48 teams will share a $655m kitty amid ongoing ticket price controversy.
Budget rail operator Lumo launches a new London to Glasgow service with tickets from £33.10, offering a cheaper alternative to Avanti West Coast ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Stereophonics fans have an absolute final chance to buy tickets for the band's last 2025 show at London's O2 Arena this Thursday. Resale tickets from £65 are available now.
Football Australia secures $90 World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip, but only 500 per match. Fans face confusion over access and ballot changes. Read the latest.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
FIFA has announced a new 'supporter entry' ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup, with prices fixed at $60 for all matches. The move follows widespread criticism of exorbitant dynamic pricing for the tournament.
FIFA introduces a new 'Supporter Entry Tier' with tickets from $60 after criticism over 'extortionate' costs for the 2026 World Cup. Read the latest updates on the pricing overhaul.
Guardian cartoonist David Squires tackles exorbitant World Cup ticket prices and a rare moment of peace on Merseyside. Explore his sharp, satirical take on football's latest dramas.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
Jimmy Eat World's 2026 UK tour dates sold out fast, but tickets are still available via resale sites like viagogo. Find out how to secure your spot for their Bleed American anniversary shows.
Your complete guide to Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 at The O2 Arena. Get set times, ticket info, and how to watch Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue live.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
Get all the key timings for Sabaton's The Legendary Tour at London's O2 Arena this Thursday, including door opening, start, and expected finish times.
FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.
Desperate fans can still secure tickets for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball this weekend. Headliners Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue lead a star-studded line-up at London's O2 Arena.
UK rapper Giggs stunned shoppers with an impromptu performance from a taxi on Oxford Street, causing chaos. Fans shared the viral moment online. Read more.
A London delivery rider has been permanently banned by Just Eat after its facial recognition software failed to verify his identity following a beard trim. Adam Stockley, 35, fears losing thousands in income.
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
Radiohead postpones two Copenhagen shows last minute as Thom Yorke battles extreme throat infection. Fans who flew globally express devastation. Get details on rescheduled dates and refunds.
London Theatre Direct's massive Cyber Monday sale offers discounts of up to 50% on over 70 West End shows, including Hamilton and Stranger Things. Act fast to secure these limited-time deals.