Live Nation, Ticketmaster To Ax Hidden Fees And Show Full Cost Upfront, White House Says

Ticket sale giants Live Nation and Ticketmaster have pledged to display full pricing upfront, eliminating surprise fees during online purchases, following President Joe Biden’s promise to tackle “junk fees” in various industries, the White House announced on Thursday.

Biden made the announcement live Thursday afternoon following a roundtable discussion at the White House, where he hosted representatives from ticketing companies such as Live Nation, which formed a merger with Ticketmaster in 2010, SeatGeek and xBk.

The announcement comes amid Biden’s push to crack down on so-called “junk fees” — hidden costs attached...