Mumbai, Oct 1, 2024 (AFP) - Coldplay ticket scalping fiasco sparks backlash in India

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2024-10-01

British rock band Coldplay's upcoming tour of India has triggered a police investigation and dismayed fans after scalpers bought up cheap tickets to resell online for more than $1,000 apiece. Thousands of music fans tried and failed to buy tickets for three concerts scheduled in financial hub Mumbai next January, sold by popular Indian online ticket portal BookMyShow. All three shows sold out in minutes, and those who missed out were infuriated......

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