NEW SURVEY: NEW YORKERS BACK ARTISTS' FIGHT TO FIX CONCERT TICKET RESALE
New York voters are expressing strong support for ticketing reforms aimed at curbing the predatory resale market, according to a recent survey conducted for the Music Artists Coalition (MAC). The survey sampled registered voters in New York and found that 93% favor legislation to reform ticketing practices, with 69% strongly supporting such measures.
The survey indicates a broad desire for government intervention in the resale market, as voters assigned one of the lowest credibility ratings to resale platforms, with only 42% viewing them as credible advocates for consumers. Furthermore, 81% of respondents supported strict limits on resale ticket markups, and 67% stated they would be more likely to back lawmakers who prioritize artists' rights to control resale.
Support for banning speculative ticketing is also robust, with 82% of voters opposing the practice of selling tickets that do not exist and 92% agreeing that resale platforms should verify sellers actually possess the tickets. Additionally, 85% favor policies that would disallow the sale of tickets not held by the seller at the time of listing.
The demand for reform is echoed in the experiences of the voters themselves, with 61% having attended a concert in the past year and 76% planning to attend an event in 2026. Many voters have reported paying above face value for resale tickets, reflecting a normalization of exploitative pricing in the market.
"Artists want their fans in the room at fair prices they set," said Ron Gubitz, executive director of MAC. "New York voters are sending a clear message that the status quo isn't working. It's time for reforms that protect the relationship between artists and their fans, restore trust, and ensure tickets are sold in a way that reflects the intent of the artists on stage."
The survey was conducted by Breakwater Strategy, with a national sample of 800 registered voters and a New York sample of 500 registered voters from February 9-19, 2026.