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Are fans being priced out of live gigs?

A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic ticket pricing, with many fans saying they're unable to secure or afford tickets. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit.

Andrew Mall, associate professor of music at Northeastern University, says the trend of dynamic ticket pricing is likely to continue. "There are lots and lots of fans who are indeed willing to pay those higher prices. So as long as there are fans who are willing to pay those higher prices, the ticketing giants that run…

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