Industry May 15, 2026
UK government decision to delay live music touting law in favour of sports ticketing reforms dubbed “puzzling” and “bizarre” by music industry
The UK government has set out in the King's Speech the laws it plans to pass in the next year. As expected, laws to introduce the promised ticket touting ban will only be drafted this year, not passed
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Complete Music Update
The UK government has outlined its legislative agenda for the upcoming year in the King's Speech. Expected legislation for a ban on ticket touting for live music events is not anticipated to be passed this year. In contrast, new regulations concerning the resale of tickets for sports events are likely to be presented for a parliamentary vote. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.