Andrew Lloyd Webber condemns dynamic ticket pricing as "racketeering" and advocates for accessibility and increased arts funding.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has condemned dynamic pricing for show tickets as "racketeering," following outrage over high prices for Oasis concerts. He argues that theatres should prioritize accessibility instead of inflating prices based on demand, similar to practices in airlines and hotels. Additionally, Webber has criticized insufficient arts funding and advocates for the Music in Secondary Schools Trust to enhance music education. He aims to focus on his creative projects after his son’s passing.

September 29, 2024
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