Breakwater Strategy conducted a nationwide survey of 800 registered voters between February 9 and 19, 2026, on behalf of the Music Artists Coalition (MAC). The quantitative analysis highlights systemic distrust in the secondary ticketing market, with only 40% of respondents trusting resale platforms for fair pricing. Additionally, 85% of voters support face-value disclosure requirements, while 78% favor an absolute resale price cap. The data further reveals that 88% of respondents want mandatory verification for sellers to curb the sale of speculative, non-possessed tickets.
These findings expose a severe market failure in live music ticketing, where unchecked secondary platforms operate akin to unregulated stock exchanges at the expense of fan goodwill. As legislative momentum aligns with consumer sentiment, primary platforms and promoters may soon face sweeping regulatory mandates enforcing strict price caps and enhanced inventory verification protocols.
Curated by MusicResearch.com from Digital Music News. Read the full article at: New Study Commissioned by Music Artists Coalition Suggests Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Among Voters for Ticketing Reform
