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Ticketing reform bill paused as venues press on over resale harms
Summary
ArtsWA commissioners and local venue operators described how ticket resellers divert patrons and inflate prices. The Washington Access and Venue Equity (WAVE) bill was paused for the short session; staff and commissioners plan interim outreach and possible agency or governor-level strategies ahead of the next biennial session.
The Washington State Arts Commission on Feb. 20 heard venue operators describe how secondary-market sellers are diverting patrons and driving up prices, and was told the WAVE (Washington Access and Venue Equity) ticketing reform bill was paused for the current short legislative session.
Charlie Robin, CEO of the Capitol Theater Committee in Yakima, said resellers produce listings that look like they come from the venue and place them higher on search results, costing patrons access and local organizations revenue. "We regularly are…
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