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Updated with Statement from I.M.P./9:30 Club – “Statement from Councilmember Allen on Lawsuit Seeking to Block RESALE Act’s Relief for Live Music Fans”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Audrey Fix Schaefer, Director of Communications, I.M.P./9:30 Club:

“Just because you, your stockholders and the parasitic scalpers you profit off of don’t like a law, it doesn’t mean it’s not valid.

The DC Council voted unanimously to protect its citizens and homegrown businesses from the predatory gouging by scalpers who siphon millions each year out of consumers’ pockets and the DC tax base. While StubHub, Vivid Seats and the front groups like Ticket Policy Forum pay millions to influence consumer protection laws, I’m grateful that the Council and the Attorney General’s office care about their constituents and the letter of the law.

The RESALE Act is a huge win for concert and theatre ticket buyers in DC, and I suppose it’s unsurprising when the predatory resellers fought and lost at the Council, they decided to turn to other outlandish means in hopes of continuing to take millions of dollars out of the district and into the pockets of the scalpers who don’t pay the artist, the venue’s rent, our employees, and they curtail people’s ability to enjoy more shows and frequents more restaurants.

Last month alone, I.M.P. tracked $13.9 million worth of listings on resale platforms for our venues, across more than 111,000 tickets; 92% of those tickets were listed above face value. We look forward to the RESALE Act taking effect January 1.”

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:

“The following statement is from DC Councilmember Charles Allen regarding the lawsuit filed seeking to block the RESALE Act from taking effect on January 1, 2027. Councilmember Allen is the author of the RESALE Act, which passed the DC Council unanimously and went into law on September 25, 2026. The RESALE Act would reign in the secondhand ticket market, which depends on bots and technology to mark-up tickets at steep increases. The law will also ban the practice of selling tickets that do not yet exist. (more…)

“Chuck Brown Day 2026: DPR Celebrates 50 Years of Go-Go on Chuck Brown’s Birthday” Though Not Without Controversy, See Statement from the Chuck Brown Family

By Prince Of Petworth

“Saturday, August 22nd | 2pm – 7pm

GATES OPEN: 11 A.M.
Fort Dupont Park
Minnesota Ave SE”

Thanks to a reader for passing on from the official Chuck Brown Facebook page:

“Statement from the Chuck Brown Family about Chuck Brown Day:

The Brown family has decided that due to their marginalization over the past three years with regard to the planning and substance of Chuck Brown Day, which we notified DPR of on Feb 3rd of this year, we no longer support the Chuck Brown Day event and do not want it to continue unless a new director and project leadership is in place to ensure that our duty to protect the integrity of Chuck Brown’s legacy is respected, and that his family’s wishes are taken seriously at all times. We can no longer risk allowing the event’s organizer’s lack of communication, professionalism, and inability to abide by guidelines in contractual agreements to be interpreted as the family’s approval of the event and its management.”

Full release from DPR: (more…)

“Glow Block Party returns to Pennsylvania Avenue Oct. 3 with Diplo, Westend and more”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Chris Lake Block Party 4/18/26 (photo courtesy Club GLOW)”

From Club GLOW:

“After throwing one of DC’s most epic parties this spring with Chris Lake and 10,000 electronic-music fans dancing against the backdrop of the iconic US Capitol dome, Club Glow is bringing the party back to Pennsylvania Avenue on Oct. 3 with legendary Grammy-winning DJ and producer Diplo leading a bill that includes tech house star Westend, singer/DJ Anabel Englund, breakout Monty Kiddo, DC’s own Ratalina and more.

The East Coast’s premier electronic-music event promotions company, Club Glow, will once again draw a crowd of thousands with electronic music’s biggest stars, (more…)

Just a little Bagpipe practice near U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Every now and then we are blessed with some random bagpipe practicing/playing. Love it. Always.

Thanks to Susanna for sending:

“Overheard this very talented bagpipe player practicing in the vestibule of the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 15th and V Sts NW from at least 8pm until 8:30pm. He probably went on for longer but I had to leave. A small crowd had gathered outside the church to listen.”

To the video! (more…)

“Live music returns to Carter Barron Amphitheater”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Rock Creek Conservancy:

“The gates to the Carter Barron Amphitheater will swing open to welcome audiences for three vibrant nights of music this summer. Though the storied amphitheater has been dormant for a decade, it will awaken from August 20 – 22 for Rock Creek Conservancy’s Summer in the Parks, a concert series in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival and Washington Performing Arts.

Summer in the Parks creates a unique opportunity for DC’s residents to peer beyond the gates into the historic venue. The sounds of DC will brighten the stage for just three nights, including the legendary JazzDC All-Stars, Sylver Logan Sharp, Black Alley, and Chester Burke Jr. & Company. (more…)

“D.C. Votes To Protect Fans as The RESALE Act Passes! – establishes a 10% resale price cap, bans speculative ticket sales, increases accountability for professional resellers, and delivers comprehensive consumer protections for live entertainment fans across the District”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From I.M.P.:

“I.M.P. joins the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition in applauding the DC Council for unanimously giving final approval to The RESALE Act – landmark legislation that will establish one of the strongest and most comprehensive resale ticketing laws in the nation.

Championed by Councilmember Charles Allen, the legislation protects fans, artists, independent venues, theaters, comedy clubs, and festivals from deceptive ticket resale practices while ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the ticket-buying process.

For years, scalpers, professional ticket resellers, and online resale platforms have driven up prices, misled consumers, and profited from deceptive practices that make it harder for fans across the District to access live entertainment. The RESALE Act addresses these abuses with a comprehensive package of reforms that puts fans first while strengthening Washington, D.C.’s independent live entertainment ecosystem.

The RESALE Act includes the following consumer protections: (more…)

Yo! “Power To The People Festival Just Announced!” Check out the lineup coming to Merriweather Post Pavilion

By Prince Of Petworth

Following yesterday’s news, “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here”, comes a WAY BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT from I.M.P.:

“We are ecstatic to announce Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, love, justice, solidarity, music, and community action taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 3. (more…)

AND Speaking of, uh, something – The musical “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here” and it’s, uh, shall we say, eclectic

By Prince Of Petworth

From Freedom 250:

“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶

Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.

16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)

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