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post May 17 2025, 09:25 PM, updated 7 months ago

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Scalpers who once hoped to cash in big on Lady Gaga’s Mayhem shows in Singapore are now quietly cutting their losses.

What began with a frenzy — overseas fans booking flights before tickets even dropped, and VIP resale listings hitting a jaw-dropping S$30,000 (RM100,000) — has cooled considerably.

With only one of four shows sold out, scalpers are now slashing prices, with some tickets being resold below retail.

According to 8days, on platforms like Carousell and Viagogo, a S$328 ticket has recently been spotted going for just S$280.

Even VIP packages, once hyped up as premium experiences, are now priced far closer to their original values.

Meanwhile, official platforms Ticketmaster, Klook and Krisflyer are still offering standard tickets between S$148 and S$368, and VIP options from S$648 to S$1,348.

Authorities have stepped in, urging buyers to stick to these authorised channels to avoid fakes and markups.Even VIP packages, once hyped up as premium experiences, are now priced far closer to their original values.

Meanwhile, official platforms Ticketmaster, Klook and Krisflyer are still offering standard tickets between S$148 and S$368, and VIP options from S$648 to S$1,348.

Authorities have stepped in, urging buyers to stick to these authorised channels to avoid fakes and markups.

The drop in resale prices marks a stark contrast with last year’s Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Singapore, where all six shows sold out in record time, resale prices surged, and hotel rates across the city spiked overnight.

In comparison, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem week is moving at a calmer pace.

8days reported that hotels near the National Stadium still offer rooms for S$100–S$150 a night, while five-star stays have seen only modest price increases of 10 to 20 per cent.

While Gaga’s May 24 show is officially sold out, tickets remain for the other three dates — May 18, 19 and 21, the report added.

Originally billed as a one-stop Asia-only performance, Gaga has since hinted at more global dates following strong fan support.

But for now, the story in Singapore is clear: what started as a high-stakes ticket rush has turned into a buyer’s market.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/20...ingapore/177136
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post May 17 2025, 09:27 PM

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Gaga's times had passed
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post May 17 2025, 09:29 PM

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post May 17 2025, 09:30 PM

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I can't even remember what song she songs! Haha!
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post May 17 2025, 09:32 PM

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I’ll pay over the top price just to see a young Debbie Harry perform.

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post May 17 2025, 09:33 PM

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Gila pay so much for concert tickets. Bodo punya olang, go her concert can pancut?
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post May 17 2025, 09:34 PM

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only one of four shows sold out

tourist no money or no fan?
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post May 17 2025, 09:35 PM

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gaga tak laku lah. those scalpers already reaped huge profits from Taylor Swift concert
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post May 17 2025, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(DarkNite @ May 17 2025, 09:30 PM)
I can't even remember what song she songs! Haha!
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post May 17 2025, 09:40 PM

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gaga hype was like 10 years ago..
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post May 17 2025, 09:57 PM

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Singapore is too expensive to watch her
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post May 17 2025, 10:17 PM

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kesian, Brazil millions ppl, SG no ppl...
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post May 17 2025, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(NoNameSoldier @ May 17 2025, 09:57 PM)
Singapore is too expensive to watch her
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post May 17 2025, 10:39 PM

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good good
let all scalpers suffer
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post May 17 2025, 10:47 PM

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Why you all ask such question ?




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post May 17 2025, 11:00 PM

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post May 17 2025, 11:38 PM

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gaga is actually at peak again now but too bad she’s not taylor level when it comes to touring
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ May 17 2025, 10:17 PM)
kesian, Brazil millions ppl, SG no ppl...
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because that is a free concert
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post May 17 2025, 11:46 PM

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even jacky cheung is dying
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post May 17 2025, 11:53 PM

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QUOTE(katijar @ May 17 2025, 11:00 PM)
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post May 18 2025, 12:48 AM

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Hearsay got big contingent of ghey lou attending the concerts.
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QUOTE(eds2 @ May 17 2025, 11:43 PM)
because that is a free concert
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oh why msia dont have free...
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post May 18 2025, 04:54 PM

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I can't even remember what song she songs! Haha!
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post May 18 2025, 05:15 PM

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they can eat their own shit
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Padan muka scalpers
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post May 18 2025, 05:24 PM

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Scalpers can go suck dick
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post May 18 2025, 05:25 PM

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post May 18 2025, 05:39 PM

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good

teach them a lesson
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post May 19 2025, 09:56 AM

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Every investment and business got risk one mah... so for this 'business' mah consider wrong investment lol
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post May 19 2025, 10:01 AM

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Clearly Asian people never appreciate the talent of Lady Gaga.

If you listened to most of her songs and watch her live performance,she has amazing talents.

Compared to Taylor Swift, her songs are just for high school and middle school mentality people.



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post May 19 2025, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(19 Degree South @ May 18 2025, 12:48 AM)
Hearsay got  big contingent of ghey lou attending the concerts.
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omit the hearsay. mmg pun got alot ghey lou. even dua lipa at malaysia alot ghey lou. tight crop tops, muscular, muka clean (too clean got foundation make up). give out the ghey vibe.
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QUOTE(19 Degree South @ May 18 2025, 12:48 AM)
Hearsay got  big contingent of ghey lou attending the concerts.
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QUOTE(Silfer @ May 19 2025, 10:15 AM)
omit the hearsay. mmg pun got alot ghey lou. even dua lipa at malaysia alot ghey lou. tight crop tops, muscular, muka clean (too clean got foundation make up). give out the ghey vibe.
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last time my friend went to mariah carey concert, he got no ticket but some guy there gave him free ticket masuk. after that the guy keep taking pictures with him and ask to get together, wan to do ghey activity with him
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post May 19 2025, 10:32 AM

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the hoteliers and tix sellers/packagers were the 'scalpers '

if they were to offer packages that were actually targeted for music fans , rather than those seeking lux experiences (catchment supposedly is ASEAN, not just rich peeps and expats in Sing.), then the sales would have been maxed
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ May 17 2025, 11:38 PM)
gaga is actually at peak again now but too bad she’s not taylor level when it comes to touring
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not really, her last to album wasnt even as big as her initial few albums

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post May 19 2025, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(Virlution @ May 19 2025, 10:38 AM)
not really, her last to album wasnt even as big as her initial few albums

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QUOTE(Juan86 @ May 17 2025, 11:46 PM)
even jacky cheung is dying
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dying? originally only 3 nights but sold out within hours... now additional 3 nights are by ballot only.....

 

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