Fans of American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey have expressed their frustration and anger over what they describe as "extortionate" ticket prices as pre-sale began for her newly announced UK tour.
As pre-sale tickets went live on Ticketmaster this morning, supporters were shocked to discover prices ranging from £100 to over £400 for premium seats, with many taking to social media to voice their disappointment.
"These prices are absolutely disgusting. How can regular fans afford this?" wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Another fan commented: "Ticketmaster has completely lost touch with reality. These prices are beyond ridiculous."
The controversy comes amid ongoing criticism of Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing system, which adjusts ticket costs based on demand. Many fans argue this practice prices out devoted followers who cannot afford the inflated rates.
Several ticket buyers reported technical issues during the pre-sale, with many being placed in long virtual queues only to find themselves unable to secure tickets when they finally gained access to the booking system.
The general sale for remaining tickets is scheduled to begin later this week, though fans worry prices may climb even higher due to the high demand and limited availability.
This latest pricing controversy adds to growing public discourse about concert ticket affordability and Ticketmaster's monopoly on major concert sales. Industry experts suggest the situation highlights the need for greater regulation in concert ticket sales.
Representatives for both Lana Del Rey and Ticketmaster have not yet commented on the pricing concerns.