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How much is being close to your favorite artist worth? Superfans are reshaping the concert industry
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PUBLISHEDSep 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Some admit to spending thousands of dollars for barricade spots and other VIP perks at concerts, which is slowly becoming common When Harry Styles announced a fall residency at Madison Square Garden, 43-year-old Tara Bess knew she had to be there.
She didn’t want to spend hours camping for a prime spot in the general admission area, so Bess bought a VIP ticket for $1,400 from a resale ticket site, which allowed her to enter the arena early and secure a spot at the barricade. “When…
Main source: The Guardian Culture
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