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Garth Brooks cancels Kansas City show due to bot ticket surge
Garth Brooks cancels Kansas City concert after bots swamped 90,000-plus ticket queue.
In brief
Garth Brooks cancels Kansas City concert after bots swamped 90,000-plus ticket queue. Garth Brooks canceled a Kansas City show after bots created a 90,000-plus ticket queue, refunding fans automatically. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Garth Brooks cancels Kansas City show
Garth Brooks canceled a Kansas City concert after bots swamped the ticket on-sale.
Ticket queue tops 90,000
The queue reached 90,000 people according to Brooks' website statement on Monday, October 26.
Bots swamped lower bowl seats
Bots held tickets throughout the floor and lower bowl, limiting fans' access to those seats.
Refunds automatic for fans
Fans who bought tickets will receive automatic refunds to their original payment method.
Evening shows still scheduled
Brooks' two evening shows at T-Mobile Center on November 6 and 7 remain scheduled.
Bots caused sale shutdown
Brooks' team announced on X that sales were stopped due to excessive bot activity thirty-five minutes after the 10am CT on-sale.
Brooks apologizes for bot issue
Brooks apologized to fans, saying the bot problem had been progressively getting worse on this tour.
Seattle shows sell out quickly
Three Seattle shows sold out within minutes, breaking Brooks' records for sellout speed and queue size.
In short
Garth Brooks canceled a Kansas City show after bots created a 90,000-plus ticket queue, refunding fans automatically.
