Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and more agree to not use facial recognition technology

Earlier this month Amanda Palmer, Tom Morello, and others backed a campaign that urged Ticketmaster and other companies to refrain from using facial recognition technology at shows to protect fans.

Festivals including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Electric Forest, and Shambhala have revealed that they will be committing to not use the "invasive and racially biased" technology.

The likes of SXSW, Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, and others are yet to respond to "repeated requests" from organisers.

Last week Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, shared a statement on the use of facial recognition technology, "Ticketmaster is always exploring new ways to enhance the fan experience, and while we do not currently have plans to deploy facial recognition technology at our 'clients' venues, rest assured, any future consideration would be strictly opt-in, always giving fans the right to choose."

Some of the negative impacts of facial recognition technology include "deportation of immigrant fans" and "identification and arrest for outstanding charges during event".

The technology also puts "undocumented fans, fans of color, trans fans, and fans with criminal records at risk of being unjustly detained, harassed, or judged."