Tickets

• 19-year-old full-time National Serviceman Thevin Ong has won "The Kallang Pass," granting him free access to concerts at The Kallang. • The prize allows Ong to secure tickets for any concert held at the venue throughout 2026, including highly anticipated acts like BTS. • This win is particularly significant given the extreme difficulty and high demand fans typically face when scrambling for limited concert tickets.

• FIFA has been accused of utilizing unofficial resale websites to sell World Cup tickets, contradicting its own official ticketing guidelines. • Reports indicate that large sections of seats are being listed on these unauthorized platforms for less than 30% of the price advertised on FIFA's approved system. • FIFA defended its approach in a statement, claiming its secondary-market model aligns with standard practices for major sporting and entertainment events in host countries.

• Singer Gracie Abrams has announced "The Look At My Life Tour," featuring a comprehensive series of live performances across North America and Europe. • The tour schedule includes major European cities such as London, Paris, and Stockholm, concluding on May 28, 2027, at Palau St. Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. • The North American leg of the tour is scheduled to run through March 2027, marking a significant global touring effort for the artist.

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian fans of the K-pop group BTS are accusing the ticketing giant Ticketmaster of deploying “predatory” and “crazy” tactics, and have urged people to lodge formal complaints with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).Ticketmaster Australia announced concerts at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Accor Stadium in February 2027 as part of the South Korean boyband’s comeback tour after a four-year hiatus. Continue reading...

Mikie Sherrill says taxpayers should not carry burdenCosts at World Cup have come under increased scrutinyNew Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will charge $100 for a return ticket to World Cup matches this summer.New Jersey Transit lists the price for a round-trip ticket from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches this summer, including the final, as $12.90. The new pricing, reported by The Athletic earlier this week, puts the return ticket at more than $100 with no reductions for children, seniors or people with disabilities. NJ Transit told Fox 5 New York that the price has not been finalized. A decision is expected in the coming days. Continue reading...

LA28 set aside tickets for LA and Oklahoma City residents, but some say they faced exorbitant prices and high feesSince tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles went on sale for local residents on 2 April, excitement for the Games has given way to sticker shock among some Angelenos over what they describe as exorbitant prices and an unexpected service fee.LA28 had made a wave of slots in the presale ticket lottery available for residents throughout southern California, where the majority of contests will take place, and in Oklahoma City, which will host the canoe slalom and softball events. Tickets ranged in price from $28 into the thousands. Continue reading...

Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowdingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPassengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services.Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on Friday and Saturday as public holiday timetables reduced services, amid increased demand after the state government introducing free travel during April. Continue reading...