Miley Cyrus’ movie “Something Beautiful” had its premiere at Tribeca on Friday night, which turned out to be a primarily joyous occasion. As a renowned figure, the superstar was showered with affection from her fans as she presented one of her most challenging ventures in her twenty-year career.
Apart from some impolite comments from attendees who appeared unaware that the occasion they bought tickets for was a movie showing rather than a live performance, there were instances of dissatisfaction. “We believed this was a concert,” one attendee exclaimed, “and we spent $800 on it.” “Are you really going to sing?” another person inquired angrily.
As a gamer, I’d never dream of shouting at an artist during their red carpet moment, it’s simply not cool or appropriate. Those who disrupted the conversation could use a lesson in manners. The incident has sparked a discussion among Miley Cyrus fans, who are expressing their disapproval as being disrespectful. However, amidst this uncomfortable exchange, last night’s event also shed light on the complexities of the ticketing industry, which can often leave fans baffled.
Based on accounts from dissatisfied attendees who have spoken with The Hollywood Reporter or shared their experiences online since last night, the problem seems to stem from listings on third-party resale platforms. These platforms have minimal ties to Cyrus, the Beacon Theatre, or Tribeca, beyond selling reissued tickets for the event. After the premiere, numerous fans expressed their disappointment on social media, claiming they saw advertisements from resale platforms such as StubHub and VividSeats that suggested Cyrus would be performing. On a certain Friday night, one fan even shared a screenshot of a VividSeats link stating “Miley Cyrus & 2025 Endless Summer Vacation Tour.” However, there is no such tour, as Cyrus hasn’t embarked on an official headlining tour in over a decade.
It’s uncertain how many attendees didn’t realize that they were attending a film screening rather than a performance or concert. Both Cyrus and Tribeca had been promoting the premiere as a movie event consistently.
Within the bustling auditorium, hardly any seats were vacant, and fans showed great excitement towards Cyrus and the film, erupting in cheers as she stepped into the audience and sat down, as well as during various segments of the performance-driven visual album. Although a brief disturbance was apparent, the crowd appeared eager to listen to Cyrus’ words, with several “I love you”s being shouted from the audience.
Leaving the venue, I overheard a fellow fan grumbling to nearby festivalgoers if Cyrus wasn’t performing. Later, many others vented online about this. Three attendees I spoke with shared their disappointment after buying tickets, believing they were for a full-blown concert, based on ads they saw on Instagram from StubHub and Vivid Seats.
Representatives from StubHub, VividSeats, and the festival did not provide comments when asked. Miley Cyrus’ representative could not be contacted.
Kate Fiore, a 27-year-old resident of New York City, shared with THR that her younger sister traveled from Houston to join her at the event, and they splurged $1,700 on tickets from VividSeats for the two of them. Fiore explained that she bought the tickets in April after spotting an advertisement for VividSeats on Instagram, which she believed didn’t hint that it was for a film premiere.
Fiore mentions that if he had noticed in the VividSeats ad that the event was connected to the Tribeca Film Festival, he might have paid attention. However, instead it said ‘2025 tour date – one night only,’ and we weren’t alone in our confusion.
According to Fiore, they only understood the nature of the event when they arrived at Beacon on Friday night. Many attendees near her shared similar experiences, expressing disappointment that they’d paid around $700 or $900 for what they believed was a concert. Fiore mentioned that several people left early in dismay. She added, “Nobody would have spent this much money if we had known she doesn’t usually tour or perform live very often.
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve often felt the sting of frustration when it comes to ticket resale platforms. Since I’m not part of the team organizing the events, there can sometimes be a disconnect in information between me and the organizers, as was seen in this particular instance.
According to Kevin Erickson, executive director of the Future of Music Coalition (a non-profit organization focusing on various aspects of music policy, including ticket sales and live events), when tickets are being bought from individuals who weren’t involved with the event, there’s a risk that crucial event details might not be effectively shared.
Erickson points out that one challenge is New York state’s rule against non-transferable tickets, which he believes restricts the festival from preventing scalpers from overpricing tickets for fans. This topic stirs controversy in the industry, as critics of non-transferable tickets argue that such policies hinder ticket owners from using their tickets freely and make it difficult for fans to sell or give away their tickets if they can’t attend an event.
Similarly, according to Erickson, it’s important that you can screen a movie at a film festival without outside parties interfering and attempting to gain additional profits.
A different participant, Tim from New York (who preferred not to disclose his last name due to potential backlash from Cyrus fans following the event), shared with The Hollywood Reporter that he spent $1,200 on two tickets to attend the concert after noticing an Instagram advertisement from VividSeats which he felt implied strongly that Cyrus would be performing.
Tim mentioned that their advertisement implied something like “one-time event” and strongly suggested a concert. He further noted that many people around him also anticipated a concert. Upon seeing the marquee on 74th street reading ‘Tribeca Film Festival’, he was taken aback, questioning if it was a movie. He expressed his willingness to pay $600 for Miley Cyrus’s one-night performance at The Beacon Theatre, but not nearly that much for a visual album.
Tim referred to the advertisement that prompted his purchase as “deceptive advertising.” Similar to Fiore, he commented that nearly everyone seated in the balcony, who anticipated a certain kind of performance, also felt this way.
Neither he nor Fiore held Cyrus or Tribeca responsible for the problem. According to Fiore, “I’m certain Miley wasn’t aware of what was happening either, as she was there to contribute something that she had put a lot of emotion and dedication into.” It’s unfortunate that this is how it all turned out in the end.
Tim admitted that he should have scrutinized the tickets more thoroughly prior to buying them since they were from a secondary ticketing service. However, he stressed that customers shouldn’t have to bear such risks while purchasing tickets.
Tim remarks, ‘I found myself squirming in the crowd alongside my sister as spectators were shouting at the stage.’ It was incredibly awkward, and it was evident that there was a significant disconnect between the event and the audience’s expectations, making for an uncomfortable situation on a very real level.
Read More
- CRK Boss Rush guide – Best cookies for each stage of the event
- Fortress Saga tier list – Ranking every hero
- Glenn Greenwald Sex Tape Leak: Journalist Cites “Maliciously Political” Motives
- Mini Heroes Magic Throne tier list
- Grimguard Tactics tier list – Ranking the main classes
- Castle Duels tier list – Best Legendary and Epic cards
- Cookie Run Kingdom Town Square Vault password
- How to Prepare and Dominate the Awakened Hollyberry Cookie Update
- Hero Tale best builds – One for melee, one for ranged characters
- Overwatch Stadium Tier List: All Heroes Ranked
2025-06-08 00:24