Hayley Williams Fights Scalpers with Solo Tour Presale Strategy
Hayley Williams is taking significant steps to counteract the challenges posed by ticket scalping for her upcoming solo tour. In an effort to allow genuine fans access to her shows, she has implemented a robust presale strategy aimed at preventing scalpers from monopolizing ticket sales.
Presale Strategy Against Scalpers
The musician acknowledged the difficulties surrounding ticket purchasing and emphasized her commitment to her fans. “You shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to buy tickets to see the show, but unfortunately, it’s a broken and convoluted system,” Williams stated on Instagram.
- Presale registration dates: November 10 at 10 a.m. ET to November 11 at 10 a.m. ET.
- Two-factor authentication will be required, including email and phone verification.
- Access will be granted through a unique code.
Though not all verified fans may secure tickets, this initiative is designed to ensure that the competition will be between fans rather than bots or scalpers. Williams expressed her dedication to providing tickets at face value. “I want to get tickets into the hands of my fans, at a price that is as reasonable as I could get it,” she remarked.
Tour Dates and Locations
The “Hayley Williams at a Bachelorette Party” tour will commence in March 2025 across North America. Below are the confirmed tour dates:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 28 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
| March 31 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall |
| April 3 | Boston, MA | Citizens House of Blues |
| April 4 | Boston, MA | Citizens House of Blues |
| April 6 | Philadelphia, PA | Franklin Music Hall |
| April 7 | Philadelphia, PA | Franklin Music Hall |
| April 9 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| April 10 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| April 14 | Baltimore, MD | The Lyric |
| April 18 | Minneapolis, MN | The Fillmore |
| April 21 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theater |
| April 22 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theater |
| April 25 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium |
| April 27 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium |
| May 2 | Austin, TX | ACL Live at The Moody Theater |
| May 5 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren |
| May 7 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater |
| May 9 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater |
| May 12 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
| May 13 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
In addition to the presale measures, Williams has introduced a face value ticket exchange for any unused tickets, which will prevent exorbitant resale prices on secondary platforms. In eligible states, ticket transfers will be disabled to reduce scalping opportunities, a move that may disappoint some fans in New York and Chicago.
While Williams reflects on the challenges of the ticketing system, she remains optimistic. “I can’t wait to be back on the road and see all of your faces,” she shared, expressing her anticipation for the tour following her third solo album, *Ego Death*, released in August.
