Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

501c6 nonprofit with the mission to preserve & nurture the ecosystem of independent venues & promoters throughout the state

Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

501c6 nonprofit with the mission to preserve & nurture the ecosystem of independent venues & promoters throughout the state

Fans First Act

Background:

The current ticketing system hurts fans, communities, sports teams, artists, and venues, many of which are small businesses. Fans are getting boxed out by bots, professional resellers, and big conglomerates when they purchase tickets or need to resell a ticket.

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Ticket Sales Transparency

All in pricing so consumers know what they’re getting and where fees are going
Clear refund information both by the seller and any resale marketplace
The ticket will say what seat you have—no tickets misrepresenting or confusing purchasers
Resellers must disclose that they are resellers, not original sales.

Protect Consumers

Prohibits the use of deceptive websites and bad actors pretending to be legitimate
Bans Speculative ticketing which prevents the sale of tickets that don’t exist
Requires sellers and resellers proof of purchase must be provided 24 hours after purchase
Sellers must provide full refund if the event is canceled

Enforcement

Enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General by imposing civil penalties
Includes GAO study to assess the prevalence of fraudulent ticketing practices
Includes Senators Blackburn and Lujan’s MAIN Event Ticketing Act
Creates reporting requirements whereby online ticket sellers have to report successful bot attacks to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Creates a complaint database so consumers can also share their experiences with the FTC, which in turn is required to share the information with state attorneys general
Enacts data security requirements for online ticket sellers and requires the sharing of information between the FTC and law enforcement
Requires a report to Congress on BOTS enforcement

Fans First is endorsed by the Fix the Tix Coalition, NIVA, Seattle Theatre Group, Recording Academy, RIAA, National Independent Talent Organization, Eventbrite, Performing Arts Alliance, North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents, IAVM, Songwriters of North America, Americans for the Arts, Americans for the Arts Action Fund, Future of Music Coalition, Artists Rights Alliance, MMF-US, SAG-AFTRA and APAP.

Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

Fans First Act

Background:

Ticket Sales Transparency

Protect Consumers

Enforcement

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