Depeche Mode

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06.23.2009

The following statement from Marek Lieberberg is in response to the secondary concert ticket market in Germany. Martin, Dave and Andy applaud Mareks efforts to fight ticket reselling.



We understand the frustration of fans with respect to the ticket black market, touts and unjustified surcharges. The Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur has not only expressively warned the fans about so called secondary ticketing platforms, but also taken legal action against these.

At MLK's request the District Court of Munich prohibited the internet ticket portal Smartfox/Ventic from trading in tickets indirectly obtained through the MLK distribution system or through third parties. Due to the law and a leading decision of the Federal Court of Justice in Germany ticket trading on these platforms is only forbidden, if a dealer purchases tickets directly from the promoter's sales system while concealing his real intention to resell them commercially. "The decision is a first small step forward the long overdue regulation of ticket sales and the restriction of black market trading", commented Marek Lieberberg.

Despite this ruling numerous touts and non-authorized dubious dealers are continuing to obtain tickets, thus creating an artificial shortage and demanding excessive premiums. Unfortunately German courts have not realized the extent of illegal ticket trading and do not protect the customers from horrendous surcharges. The freedom of resale has been put above consumer protection.

While we continue in our quest, we urge fans to neglect inflated tickets from resellers. "The lesson will only be learnt, if the public rejects overpriced inventory!", Lieberberg said.

Only last week the added Depeche Mode arena show at the O2 World in Berlin was sold out within hours via the official ticketing company Eventim and its outlets. However, shortly afterwards numerous tickets resurfaced via private and commercial ticket traders. Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur advises that there are still tickets available at face value via Eventim for several Depeche Mode stadium and indoor arena concerts in Germany.

The fans need to demonstrate that they are not willing to be forced into the secondary market and excessive surcharges. Thereby the touts will be stuck with their inventory and eventually have to lower their price to the original level or take a well deserved loss. "The legal battle of MLK against the secondary ticket market continues", Lieberberg said.

[a horse]

Depeche Mode Daten laut geleaktem ARD-Trailer:

Juni 2013
01. München – Olympiastadion
03. Stuttgart – Mercedes Benz Arena
05. Frankfurt – Commerzbank Arena
09. Berlin – Olympiastadion
11. Leipzig – Red Bull Arena
17. Hamburg – Imtech Arena

Juli 2013
03. Düsseldorf – Esprit Arena

[Pennywise]

Depeche Mode Daten laut geleaktem ARD-Trailer:

Juni 2013
01. München – Olympiastadion
03. Stuttgart – Mercedes Benz Arena
05. Frankfurt – Commerzbank Arena
09. Berlin – Olympiastadion
11. Leipzig – Red Bull Arena
17. Hamburg – Imtech Arena

Juli 2013
03. Düsseldorf – Esprit Arena

hm. ich will aber doch mick und keith

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wenn's stimm: ich glaub als dm-hasser könnt man sich das ja mal geben

[Carsten R.]

Special Guests u.a. Matthew Dear & Trentemoller

[a horse]

sicher sehr cool. So ein Trentemoller Konzert um 17:30 in einem noch halbleeren Stadion

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05/05 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Friends Arena
05/07 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/09 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis
05/12 – Nice, France @ Stade Charles-Ehrmann
05/14- Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Dvorana Stožice
05/17 – Athens, Greece @ Terra Vibe Park
05/20 – Bratislava, Slovakia @ Štadión Pasienky
05/22 – Budapest, Hungary @ Groupama Aréna
05/24 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Eden Aréna
05/27 – Leipzig, Germany @ Festwiese
05/29 – Lille, France @ Stade Pierre-Mauroy
05/31 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Telia Parken
06/03 – London, UK @ London Stadium
06/05 – Cologne, Germany @ RheinEnergieStadion
06/09 – Munich, Germany @ Olympiastadion
06/11 – Hannover, Germany @ HDI Arena
06/18 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Letzigrund Stadion
06/20 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Commerzbank-Arena
06/22 – Berlin, Germany @ Olympiastadion
06/25 – Rome, Italy @ Stadio Olimpico
06/27 – Milan, Italy @ Stadio San Siro
06/29 – Bologna, Italy @ Stadio Rentao Dall’Ara
07/01 – Paris, France @ Stade de France
07/04 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany @ Veltins-Arena
07/06 – Bilbao, Spain @ BBK Live Festival
07/08 – Lisbon, Portugal @ NOS Alive Festival
07/13 – St. Petersburg, Russia @ SKK
07/15 – Moscow, Russia @ Otkritie Arena
07/17 – Minsk, Belarus @ Minsk-Arena
07/19 – Kiev, Ukraine @ Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex
07/21 – Warsaw, Poland @ PGE Narodowy
07/23 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania @ Cluj Arena