Concert tickets for popular band sold out in seconds

Tickets for concerts by Mandopop band Mayday from the island of Taiwan sold out within seconds on Tuesday. The continuous announcement of concerts shows live performances are making a comeback in Chinese mainland after the ­COVID-19 pandemic, say experts. Media has reported that Mayday is set to hold six concerts at Beijing's National Stadium from mid-May to early June. Many netizens unable to get tickets took to social media to criticize ticket scalpers and express their frustration.

tips

band：带子；乐队；v. 联合（to bind 捆绑，系）

stadium：露天大型运动场

critic：批评家；鉴定家（crit- =judge 判断）

criticize：批评

scalp：剥头皮；倒卖（票）黄牛

frustration：懊恼；受挫

frustrate：使懊恼；使沮丧 🙍