Fans of Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi have expressed fury after discovering tickets for his upcoming Sheffield performance being sold at inflated prices on resale platform StubHub.
The tickets, originally priced at £50, are now being listed for as much as £300, leaving many fans unable to afford the steep mark-ups. This has reignited the debate around ticket touting and the ethics of secondary ticket markets.
Backlash Against StubHub
StubHub, a popular ticket resale platform, has faced significant criticism for allowing third-party sellers to profit from desperate fans. Many argue that such practices exploit genuine music lovers, making live events inaccessible to those on tighter budgets.
One frustrated fan tweeted, "It's disgusting that real fans are being priced out of seeing their favourite artists because of greedy touts."
Lewis Capaldi's Sheffield Show
Capaldi, known for his heartfelt ballads and chart-topping hits, is set to perform at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena later this year. The show is part of his highly anticipated tour, which has seen tickets sell out rapidly across the UK.
Despite the controversy, no official statement has been released by Capaldi’s team or StubHub regarding the inflated ticket prices.
Calls for Regulation
This incident has prompted renewed calls for stricter regulations on ticket resale platforms. Campaigners are urging the government to enforce price caps or ban profiteering on secondary ticket sales altogether.
Until then, fans are advised to purchase tickets only from official vendors to avoid falling victim to inflated prices.
