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"We intend to give this documentation to the Opposition Party to form part of their campaign pledge to have this site closed down. "

"The message from this investigation is very clear do not trust ticket companies like Viagogo."

“I hate the idea of people paying more than face value for tickets when you can get tham at face value,” explained Sheeran recently.

"We're achieving exactly what Ed wanted, which is 'we want you to come in and pay this [fixed] price.'"

"It’s not a huge revenue generator at all."

"This is completely wrong, and we have no idea how this is still legal. Fuck Viagogo."

Breaking the new scalping laws will come with some very serious consequences.

Tickets for CMC Rocks QLD festival were immediately sold with a 500% markup after they were released on Monday.

While the vitriol surrounding scalping is at an all-time high, perhaps a reeducation is needed about what a ticket means in the music industry.

The UK's live music business is taking direct action in tackling the “shifty, slippery and secretive” behaviour of Viagogo.