Vermont committee hears split testimony on H.512 ticket-resale bill; industry and venues disagree on price caps A House committee heard international and local testimony on H.512, which would regulate secondary ticket resale. Venue managers urged a 10% cap to protect local economies; platform representatives urged caution, citing enforcement challenges and integration needs.

A heated debate unfolds in Vermont as industry leaders clash over proposed ticket resale caps that could reshape the future of local economies and the arts.

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House committee weighs H.512 amendment to cap resale prices at 110%; arts groups back cap, platforms warn of enforcement risks The Legislative Counsel presented draft 2.2 to amend H.512 to require reseller disclosures, accuracy of availability claims and a 110% cap (including taxes and fees) on resale prices. The Vermont Arts Council and the Attorney General supported the changes; platform witnesses warned caps could raise fraud and present verification challenges.

A proposed amendment in Vermont could revolutionize the secondary ticket market by capping resale prices at 110% and boosting consumer protections—will it succeed in curbing rampant markups?

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Vermont arts groups, attorney general back bill to curb deceptive online ticket resales Witnesses told the Commerce & Economic Development committee that H.512 would protect consumers and small arts venues from deceptive resale sites by capping markups at 10%, banning deceptive URLs and speculative sales, requiring reseller registration, and giving the attorney general stronger enforcement authority.

Vermont is taking a stand against deceptive online ticket resales with a new bill aimed at protecting local arts venues and consumers from predatory practices.

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Missouri Could Replace Chiefs Revenue by Investing in the Arts

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Venues, industry groups push Oregon lawmakers to ban "speculative" ticket sales that list nonexistent tickets Venue operators and the National Independent Venue Association urged the House interim committee to ban speculative ticketing—listings sold before the seller possesses the ticket—citing cases of fans paying inflated prices and arriving to find tickets invalid or nonexistent.

Oregon venues are rallying to ban deceptive "speculative ticketing," which misleads fans and inflates prices, leaving them heartbroken at the gate.

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#Ballet Dance Data Project (DDP) report: U.S. companies spent a record $830M in FY2023 (+15%), but revenue was $787.6M—a $42.6M deficit. 54% ran deficits (vs 20% in FY2022). Largest 50 drove 88.9% of spend. More + early FY2024 trends: https://dancedataproject.com/research/ #ArtsEconomy #Data

King County Launches Creative Economy Initiative to Boost Film and Music Industries King County's creative economy director leads efforts to support businesses and working creatives.

Portland is set to harness the power of music to drive local economic growth, as insights from King County reveal it outpaces film in revenue and job creation.

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Tim Wilson advocates for Portland's musician minimum wage and city music office Tim Wilson urges Portland to establish musician wage standards and support local artists.

Portland's music scene is at a crossroads, with advocates pushing for fair wages and a dedicated city music office to empower local artists and invigorate the cultural landscape.

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Jim Brunberg highlights independent venues' economic impact on Portland's cultural scene Brunberg discusses challenges and opportunities for independent venues in Portland's economy.

Independent music venues are not just a stage for artists; they are the heartbeat of Portland's economy, driving community spending and cultural engagement.

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Friends of Noise launches all-ages music venue in North Portland to empower youth Friends of Noise opens new venue to support youth in Portland's music ecosystem.

Portland is set to welcome "The Offbeat," a groundbreaking all-ages music venue that promises to empower the next generation of artists and keep the city's vibrant music scene alive!

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Oxnard artists urge city council to support OPAC over profit-driven management Rafael Pereada advocates for OPAC's community-focused mission against Sterling Venue Ventures' management plan.

Local artists are rallying to protect the Oxnard Performing Arts Center from profit-driven management changes that threaten its vital role in the community.

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