Your most played artists on Spotify could get you early access to their tour tickets
Spotify has introduced a new feature called Reserved, aimed at helping dedicated fans secure concert tickets. This feature allows eligible Premium subscribers in the US to hold two tickets for select tours before they go on sale to the public. The system identifies superfans based on their engagement with the platform to ensure that real fans benefit from this initiative.
- ▪Spotify's Reserved feature holds two concert tickets for dedicated fans before public sales.
- ▪The feature is available only to eligible Premium subscribers in the US.
- ▪Superfans are identified based on engagement signals like streams and shares.
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Getting concert tickets has always felt like a losing battle. You show up at the right time, refresh the page endlessly, and still walk away empty-handed. Scalpers and bots snap up the best seats before real fans even get a look in. This is why Spotify has announced Reserved, a new feature that holds two concert tickets for an artist’s most dedicated fans before tickets go on sale to the general public. Reserved for eligible Premium subscribers in the US only. Up to 2 tickets, for purchase. Select tours. Limited availability; not guaranteed. Fees apply. Non-transferable. Sold by third parties, subject to terms.
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