Brand New are set to kick off their reunion tour tonight in Seattle, WA, but ticket sales appear to be struggling. Prices on StubHub have dropped as low as $9 — far below the original cost, with some fans initially paying upwards of $180 per ticket. Ticket pricing for all their other shows seems to be following suit as well.
The band’s return has been met with ongoing controversy surrounding frontman Jesse Lacey. Allegations of grooming minors surfaced in 2017, and new accusations emerged earlier this year, reigniting debates about whether the band should be back on the road.
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