Industry Oct 31, 2026
Brazil Implements New Laws Against Ticket Resale Ahead of Major Concerts
Brazil’s consumer protection agency has told StubHub, Viagogo and other touting platforms to suspend ticket resales amid concerns new ticket touting rules are not being obeyed around BTS’s big shows i
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Brazil's consumer protection agency has mandated that major ticket resale platforms, including StubHub and Viagogo, must suspend their operations. This action comes in response to concerns that new regulations prohibiting ticket touting are not being adhered to during the ongoing BTS concerts in the country.
The enforcement of these laws occurs amidst broader criticism of ticketing bots, with artists such as Sam Fender and Garth Brooks also voicing their disapproval of the practice. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The enforcement of these laws occurs amidst broader criticism of ticketing bots, with artists such as Sam Fender and Garth Brooks also voicing their disapproval of the practice. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.