When junior Bright Okunbor learned singer-songwriter and rapper Rema was coming to Boston in May, he went to Ticketmaster to buy tickets. However, anytime he uses the platform, he encounters a strange phenomenon.
Millions of consumers have felt surprise — or “sticker shock” — as a result of “hidden” fees, according to the Federal Trade Commission in an 84-page lawsuit against Ticketmaster.
Fainting incidents aren’t all that uncommon anymore. But were concerts always such high-tension events?
In recent years, concert etiquette has declined. There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of attendees fainting and falling ill during concerts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sloan Struble, who goes by the stage name of Dayglow, performed at House of Blues Boston as part of “Dayglow the Tour” with support from Sun Room on Tuesday.
From music venues to museum exhibitions, Red Sox games to Pride festivals and Fourth of July festivities, there’s something for everyone to experience in Boston all summer long. For those looking to immerse themselves in Boston’s communities, several events take place around the city that celebrate the people of Boston, past and present.
Accusations of queerbaiting thrown at celebrities like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish bring to light questions of celebrities' right to privacy, while also highlighting how queer aesthetics can be exploited.
