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"Fix the Tix" Playbook: A Direct Push to End Speculative Listings and Fee Abuse
By Editorial Team ยท February 8, 2026
Summary
NIVA and partners have published policy principles calling for tighter rules on speculative tickets and resale practices.
Key Facts
- Category: News
- Published: February 8, 2026
- Tags: ticketing, niva, venues, policy
NIVA and partners have published policy principles calling for tighter rules: bans on speculative tickets, limits on resale practices, and transparency around fees.
It's an "indie venues + indie artists" alliance argument: the current resale ecosystem extracts money without funding the scene.
The policy push represents a growing recognition that ticketing reform is essential for the health of grassroots music communities.