Noah Kahan is stepping up for concert fans everywhere. The country artist virtually appeared at a Massachusetts press conference on Thursday to support The Great Divide Act, a sweeping new bill designed to stop ticket scalpers from charging outrageous resale prices. The legislation caps secondary market ticket sales at 110% of the original face value and limits platform fees to just 10%. It’s named after Kahan’s 2026 album, and it represents his commitment to protecting the people who support his music.
The bill tackles a problem that affects millions of fans. Every concert season, thousands of people get locked out of shows because resale prices skyrocket with hidden fees piled on top. The Great Divide Act also bans speculative ticket sales and cracks down on deceptive websites that falsely claim affiliation with artists or venues. Kahan made clear this isn’t about artists getting richer—it’s about fairness.“Artists alone could not tackle the market manipulation of secondary resellers,”he said.“I love my fans and want to protect them however I can.”
This movement is gaining real momentum. Vermont and Maine have already passed similar ticketing reform laws, and more than 20 states introduced comparable bills in 2026. Kahan, who just made history with four consecutive sold-out shows at Fenway Park, is using his platform and influence to fight for consumer protection at the state level. If you’ve ever felt priced out of a concert you really wanted to attend, this bill is worth paying attention to. What’s been your experience trying to buy tickets lately?
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