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Ticketek and Ticketmaster Win Shonky Awards for 'Fleecing Fans'

  • Ticketek and Ticketmaster were awarded Choice's Shonky Awards for 2026.
  • The awards recognize businesses with the worst products and services in Australia.
  • Choice CEO Monique Perry criticized the companies for 'fleecing fans'.
  • Other Shonky Award winners include a 25-hour laundry cycle and an airline pocketing $75m in unused flight credits.
  • Concert tickets surging to $1,650 were also highlighted as an issue.