Spotify's New “Reserved” Feature Wants to Fix Concert Ticketing — and Your Listening History Is Your Ticket
Spotify has introduced a new feature called Reserved for Premium subscribers in the US, aimed at improving concert ticketing. This program uses listening data to identify dedicated fans and holds tickets for them before general sales. While it offers a better chance for superfans to secure tickets, it does not guarantee availability due to high demand.
- ▪Reserved will hold up to two concert tickets for eligible Premium subscribers based on their engagement with an artist.
- ▪The program will launch this summer for select artists and tours, with plans for broader expansion.
- ▪Qualifying for Reserved does not guarantee a ticket, as there will be more superfans than available seats.
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Spotify Music 21 Mins ago 6 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Spotify has announced Reserved, a new feature for eligible Premium subscribers in the US that uses listening data including streams and shares to identify an artist’s most dedicated fans and hold up to two concert tickets for them in a dedicated 24-hour window before general sale The program launches this summer for select artists and tours, with plans to expand to shows of all sizes over time; no extra fees apply to tickets purchased through Reserved Spotify warns that superfans will far outnumber available seats on any given tour, meaning qualifying for the program does not guarantee an offer Getting concert tickets today can feel like a race you’re set up to lose — you show up at the right time, refresh endlessly, and…
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