Olivia Dean scores huge win against Ticketmaster over inflated ticket prices

November 27, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

Olivia Dean wins big — Ticketmaster forced to cap resale prices after her outcry

Rising pop-star Olivia Dean has scored a significant win for her fans — and for concert-goers everywhere. After publicly calling out Ticketmaster and its affiliated companies for allowing resale tickets to be marked up to sky-high prices, the ticketing giant has agreed to cap resale prices at face value for her upcoming tour.

Dean — known for hits like “Man I Need” — had taken to social media to denounce what she called “vile” resale prices that allowed some tickets to be resold at multiples of their original cost. She urged the companies involved to “be better,” calling the resale system a “disgusting service” that punished fans and prioritized profit over accessibility.

✅ What changed — and what it means

• In response to her demands, Ticketmaster confirmed they had activated a face-value resale exchange for all tickets to her tour: resold tickets must be sold at no more than the original purchase price.

• They also promised refunds for fans who had already paid inflated resale prices.

• This move is rare and significant — it shows that high-profile artists can push back successfully against inflated ticket resale markets, and that promoters may respond when fans and performers unite.

For many fans, this marks more than just a win for one artist: it shines a spotlight on the often-criticized ticketing system and shows that change is possible.

Why this matters — for fans, the industry, and music lovers

This isn’t just about one tour. The bigger picture is about live-music access, fairness, and affordability. With rising costs and rampant scalping, concert tickets have become a source of frustration for many fans. Olivia Dean’s push — and victory — could inspire other artists to demand similar protections, potentially shifting how tickets are sold and resold industry-wide.

For Radio 854 listeners who love live music: this development underlines how fandom isn’t just about listening — it’s about fairness, respect for fans, and standing up for what’s right. And when an artist speaks up, it can lead to real change.