Rolling Stones Ticket Frenzy: When Taylor Swift’s devoted fans caused chaos on Ticketmaster last November during the Eras Tour presale, leading to glitches and crashes, it sparked public outrage and even triggered antitrust investigations.
Now, a different demographic faced their own version of presale ticket challenges. Baby Boomers and Generation X superfans of The Rolling Stones encountered a unique situation, resulting in a different website briefly crashing.
Enthusiastic Rolling Stones fans turned to AARP’s website in anticipation of securing tickets for the band’s upcoming Hackney Diamonds Tour on Wednesday. AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, serves as an official sponsor for the 61-year-old band’s tour.
Visitors to AARP’s website were met with a message stating, “We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and are unable to complete your request.” The website assured users that their team was actively working to resolve the issue, expressing gratitude for their patience. The site was back up and running by the afternoon.
Despite the quick resolution, the glitch proved to be frustrating for some older fans of the band. Online comments indicated nostalgia for the days of camping out and lining up for tickets, contrasting the modern struggle of navigating ticket purchases online. However, some fans reported having better luck.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with concert ticket queues, prompting musicians and lawmakers to scrutinize the ticketing process. Notably, indie artist Maggie Rogers encouraged fans to physically line up for tickets during her tour, while The Cure’s leader, Robert Smith, took on Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model, leading to reimbursements for customers’ hidden fees.
AARP served as a gateway for fans to enter ticket queues with various providers, including Ticketmaster and AXS, depending on the tour stop.
The Rolling Stones are scheduled to perform in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field on June 11. Presale tickets are currently available, with the general sale set to begin on Friday at 10 a.m.
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How much will Rolling Stones 2024 tickets cost?
The Rolling Stones are set to rock 2024 with an exciting tour schedule. Here are some of the details you need to know:
– May 2-5: New Orleans Jazz Festival, New Orleans, LA – Four-day pass for $453
– May 7: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ – Tickets starting at $86
– May 11: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV – Tickets starting at $87
– May 15: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA – Tickets starting at $86
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Are the Rolling Stones coming back to the US?
The Rolling Stones have just confirmed their 2024 tour in support of their latest album, “Hackney Diamonds.” Get ready for an epic return to the stage!