Spotify Reserved gives top fans first access to concert tickets
Key takeaways
- The exclusive feature automatically places a hold on two concert tickets for a specific artist’s “top fans,” giving them a secure window to purchase the tickets without competing with the general public or scalper bots.
- When a fan’s Reserved window opens—which typically lasts for approximately 24 hours—they can tap ‘Buy now’ to select up to two tickets for any eligible date on the tour.
- The checkout process officially redirects users to Ticketmaster, where they may be required to link their Spotify account.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Spotify officially launched a new feature called “Reserved” in the US on Thursday, offering its most dedicated listeners guaranteed access to highly coveted concert tickets before they hit general sale.
The exclusive feature automatically places a hold on two concert tickets for a specific artist’s “top fans,” giving them a secure window to purchase the tickets without competing with the general public or scalper bots.
To prevent users from artificially gaming the system, the music streaming giant has declined to specify the exact metrics used to select eligible fans. However, the company confirmed that the algorithm analyzes user engagement signals, including total streams, saves, and shares. Geographic location is also heavily weighted to ensure tickets are offered to local fans who are most likely to actually attend the live show.