Ariana Grande is speaking out — and fans everywhere are cheering. The pop icon has openly addressed the growing issue of ticket resellers (also called scalpers) taking advantage of her fans after her Eternal Sunshine Tour tickets sold out too fast. In a message to her fans, she made it clear: “It’s not right.” Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+2Yahoo+2
What Happened
- When Grande’s North American tour dates went on sale, they sold out almost immediately. Yahoo+2Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+2
- Soon after, tickets started appearing on resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and TickPick — but for much, much more than their original price. Many fans couldn’t afford the markups. Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+1
Ariana’s Response
In an Instagram Story, Ariana wrote to her “angels”:
“Hi my angels, I have been on set all week but I wanted to let you know that what’s been happening with the secondary ticket resellers has been brought to my attention and of course I am incredibly bothered by it.” Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+1
“I’ve been on the phone every second of my free time fighting for a solution. I hear you and hopefully, we will be able to get more of these tickets into your hands instead of theirs. It’s not right.” Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+1
“I just wanted you to know that my team and I see it and that I care very much and we will do, and are doing, everything we can. I love you so much and thank you for your patience and understanding.” Black Promoters Collective (BPC)+1
Why Fans Are Feeling the Sting
- Many face-value tickets ended up in the hands of resellers almost instantly, leaving everyday fans with few options. Yahoo+1
- The resale prices are often so high that only a few can afford them. This causes frustration, especially when loyal fans feel shut out. Yahoo+1
What Could Happen Next
- Ariana and her team are working on a solution — possibly releasing more tickets at original prices, or finding ways to limit or control resale to prevent abuse. Black Promoters Collective (BPC)
- Some other artists have pushed for resales to be conducted only through official channels, or for resales to be capped at face value. If Ariana goes this route, fans might see better access and fairer pricing.
- There might also be legal or regulatory shifts. Some regions are investigating laws to prevent ticket scalping or to require transparency in resale pricing.
Bottom Line
Ariana Grande’s message is simple but powerful: her fans matter, and no one should be priced out because of middlemen. As she puts it, she doesn’t just see what’s happening — she cares, and she’s trying to fix it. If you’re a fan worried about tickets, keep following her updates. It might just get better.
What do you think? Do you believe artists like Ariana can actually stop scalpers, or is it a fight that’s almost impossible to win?