Singer Raye says the ticket sign-up process for her Oct. 23 Royal Albert Hall concert was overwhelmed by “AI bots” used by scalpers. She describes the volume and speed of sign-ups as unprecedented, saying she had “never witnessed bots on this scale” and that the experience has “opened my eyes” about the future of ticketing.
Multiple outlets report she faced nearly 2 million sign-ups for the 5,000-seat venue, with one source citing 1.8 million. The coverage focuses on her public criticism of ticket touting and her view that automated systems are distorting access to live events. While the reports largely repeat Raye’s account of what happened during presale sign-ups, they do not provide additional evidence or detail from ticketing providers in the material provided.
Overall, the story centers on Raye’s allegations and reactions, including her comments on the scale of bot activity and concerns about what it means for fair ticket access.
