Green Day Ticketmaster prices

The presale for Green Day's Saviors tour in Australia has sparked significant backlash due to ticket prices reaching as high as $500, attributed to Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model. General admission tickets were priced at $200, while seated tickets commanded much higher costs, leading fans to express their frustration on social media, labeling the pricing as 'a joke' and 'outrageous.' Ticketmaster defended its pricing strategy, emphasizing that it aims to reflect market demand and prevent exorbitant secondary market prices, thereby benefiting artists directly. However, skepticism remains, especially in light of similar controversies involving Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, which faced scrutiny in the UK for similar pricing practices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission noted that dynamic pricing is legal and increasingly common in various sectors. Fans are now questioning the fairness of such pricing, with some considering skipping the concert due to the costs.