BookMyShow, the official ticketing partner for Coldplay’s upcoming Mumbai concert, has filed a complaint against individuals involved in black marketing of tickets. The complaint alleges that tickets were being sold at inflated rates on various social media platforms, despite warnings against purchasing tickets from unauthorized sellers.
The upcoming Coldplay concert in India faces potential cancellation amid allegations of black market ticket sales and the CEO of BookMyShow’s parent company, Big Tree Entertainment, skipping police summons. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing is investigating the matter after a complaint was filed alleging that BookMyShow facilitated the sale of tickets at exorbitant prices. Social media is abuzz with speculation and disappointment over the potential cancellation of the concert.
NCP-SP leader Jitendra Awhad has accused Coldplay and BookMyShow of engaging in black market practices regarding concert tickets, sparking an investigation by Mumbai Police. The accusations come after a complaint alleging that BookMyShow facilitated ticket scalping for the highly anticipated event.
Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has summoned Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of BookMyShow’s parent company Big Tree Entertainment, and the company’s technical head for questioning regarding alleged black market sales of Coldplay concert tickets. This action follows a complaint by advocate Amit Vyas, who accuses BookMyShow of enabling ticket scalping and misleading fans. The EOW is investigating potential violations of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including organized crime and fraud.
Mumbai Police’s Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has summoned BookMyShow’s parent company, Big Tree Entertainment, its CEO, and technical head for questioning regarding allegations of unethical ticket sales practices for the upcoming Coldplay concert. An advocate has accused BookMyShow of manipulating access to the ticket sale, allowing black market operators to exploit the system.
A Mumbai-based lawyer has filed a legal complaint against BookMyShow and Live Nation, alleging a ticketing scam surrounding the Coldplay concert in Mumbai. The complaint highlights issues like inflated prices and unauthorized ticket reselling, prompting an investigation into the matter.
Coldplay’s upcoming Mumbai concerts have generated immense excitement, leading to overwhelming demand, server crashes, and concerns over ticket scams. BookMyShow, the official ticketing platform, faced technical challenges due to unprecedented demand and implemented measures to combat fraudulent activity.
Indian fans of Coldplay were outraged as tickets for the band’s Mumbai concerts resurfaced on reseller sites at exorbitant prices, despite millions queuing for tickets on BookMyShow. The issue has sparked widespread anger and frustration among fans, highlighting the problem of ticket scalping.
BookMyShow, the popular online ticketing platform, has announced a limit of 4 tickets per person for the upcoming Coldplay India Tour 2025. This decision, made minutes before the Mumbai concert ticket sale went live on Sunday, aims to ensure a fair chance for all fans to secure tickets. Despite the measure, the website crashed due to overwhelming traffic, highlighting the immense popularity of the band in India.
