Uproar in India after Coldplay Tickets Resell for Outrageously High Prices
Coldplay’s upcoming concerts in Mumbai have sparked widespread frustration among fans due to the rapid sell-out of tickets and subsequent reselling at exorbitant prices. Here are the key points:
– **Ticket Sale Chaos**: The tickets for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour 2025 sold out within minutes of going live on BookMyShow, with the waitlist surging to an astonishing 11 lakh (1.1 million) users.
– **Resale Prices**: Tickets originally priced at ₹6,500 (approximately $85) were being resold for as high as ₹80,000 (approximately $1,000), while Lounge section tickets priced at ₹35,000 (approximately $450) were listed for ₹1.8 lakh (approximately $2,300).
– **Scalping and Scams**: The high resale prices have led to allegations of ticket scalping, with some resellers listing Level 1 tickets originally priced at ₹4,500 for ₹770,000 (approximately $9,600). BookMyShow has issued warnings about unauthorized platforms listing invalid tickets and has emphasized that only they are the official sellers.
– **Economic Indicators**: The frenzy for Coldplay tickets reflects India’s rising disposable incomes and a trend of premium consumption, with many attributing the phenomenon to the fear of missing out (FOMO) sentiment in the age of social media.
The situation has left many fans disappointed and outraged, with some expressing their frustration on social media. The high resale prices have also raised concerns about ticket scalping and the unfair treatment of genuine fans.
