The Price of Music: Why Concert Tickets Break the Bank
The Perspectives page ofThe Blue and White offers students and staff an opportunity to express their thoughts about topics that affect our school, our community, or the world at large. The views and opinions expressed in these editorials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Apopka High School or The Blue and White.Concerts are an exhilarating experience that most people enjoy, assuming they have ever attended one. Attending a concert can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially if the artist is on their last tour, only playing at select locations, or one of the biggest pop stars in the world. However, because of this, concert tickets can be priced extremely high, particularly in today’s era of money-hungry and idolized performers.I’ve attended three concerts so far, each ranging in ticket prices. My first concert was a Driver Era performance in August 2023 at the Addition Financial Arena. This concert was held to celebrate UCF...