More than 65k letters call on Congress to Fix the Tix

Last week’s first Fix the Tix Day resulted in more than 65,000 letters submitted to members of Congress, demanding improvements to the way tickets are sold for events. 

Supported by dozens of artists, including Billie Eilish, Cowboy Junkies, Andrew McMahon, The Gimmie Gimmies, Suzanne Vega and others, the effort led by the National Independent Venue Association in partnership with the Fan Alliance and other organizations intended to draw attention to unfair ticketing practices that leave fans in the cold, frustrated by scalpers and sometimes buying fake tickets that aren’t worth the digital paper they’re printed on. 

Part of the effort included asking Congress to support the Fans First Act, currency proposed in the Senate, that would enact comprehensive ticketing reform. 

“It is more clear than ever that the consumers, fans and artists that make up this country’s live events industry will not stand by and let predatory resellers control our ticket-buying experience,” says Stephen Parker, NIVA’s executive director. “This week’s actions send a clear message to Congress that the time for comprehensive reform is now. This country needs legislation that bans fake tickets, ends price gouging, and illegalizes deceptive marketing tactics. Consumers will not stop advocating for clear protections from fraud and deception until trust and transparency is restored.”