Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement

By BROOKE SCHULTZ
Associated Press/Report for America

20 November 2022 – Los Angeles (AP) – On the heels of a messy ticket rollout for Taylor Swift’s first tour in years, fans are angry. They’re also energized against Ticketmaster.

While researchers agree that there’s no way to tell how long the energy could last, the outrage shows a way for young people to become more politically engaged through fan culture.

This isn’t even the first time a fandom or an artist has targeted Ticketmaster.

And Swifties say it’s not just about getting a ticket.

The ticket debacle has spurred broader conversations about economic inequality and political action.

(Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.)