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Who is behind the great rock’n’roll ripoff? How Ticketmaster swallowed the live entertainment scene
Even Donald Trump knows that the price of concert tickets is too damn high. Recently, flanked by the preposterously dressed Maga rocker Kid Rock, the president signed an executive order to protect fans from “crazy prices” by cracking down on scalpers and hidden fees…
Oasis ticket seller and promoter bosses get £14.8m
The six bosses at one of the firms involved in the controversial ticketing and promotion of Oasis' reunion tour have received a £14.8m total dividend for 2023…
How Live Nation calls the tune for the live music industry
In 2017, the owners of a US concert venue held a meeting with Ticketmaster about securing a ticketing partner. They were surprised to be joined by a promoter from Live Nation, its massive US events owner…
Why Live Nation’s grip on the music industry is so hard to break
Early one morning in 2005, the Competition Authority rushed through the doors of Ticketmaster’s Irish offices…
Oasis ticket row: How Ticketmaster's owner has grip on UK live music scene
Live Nation has already come under scrutiny in the US after Taylor Swift announced the Eras Tour in November 2022 and Ticketmaster's website went into meltdown…
NYC’s Culture Belongs to the People, Not Ticketmaster
New York City is the cultural capital of the world. On any given night, you can watch a Broadway show, catch a Knicks game, see a jazz set, or join thousands of fans at a stadium concert…
A Round of Golf Changed Trump’s Tone on the Concert Industry
…Leiweke was expected to be a witness in the government’s big civil case designed to improve competition and pricing in concerts and sports…
Another Voice: How New York can bring affordability back to the live events industry
At a time when thousands of New Yorkers are shut out from obtaining fairly priced tickets to the state’s events, Ticketmaster, and its parent company Live Nation, are facing lawsuits from New York Attorney General Letita James, the federal government, and 39 other states, which are accusing it of monopolistic behavior…
The FTC’s Taylor Swift Tickets Lawsuit Ignores the Real Culprit
Ticketmaster’s near-monopoly has been a cause for concern within the industry for years…
Taylor Swift fans targeted in tickets scam weeks before Australian Eras tour
Scammers are taking control of social media profiles to sell fake Taylor Swift tickets for her upcoming Australian tour by hacking accounts and then targeting the account’s list of friends…
Beware Of Scam Olympics Ticket Websites, Fans Warned
As the Paris Summer Olympics approach, fans are being advised to keep a careful eye out for scams targeting their cash and their data...
When Consumer Advocates, Anti-Fraud Experts, and Fan Groups Agree: Price Caps Are the Wrong Play in Live Event Ticketing
In the contentious world of live event ticketing, it’s rare to see such a broad coalition in agreement…
Live Nation Asks The Trump Administration To Cap Ticket Resale Prices
We all know what a nightmare it is to try to buy concert tickets these days. From presale codes and “verified fan” programs to having to wait in a queue for hours, only to find that the only tickets available are outrageously expensive…
How Live Nation quietly takes your money at every possible opportunity
The next time you’re at a concert venue or music festival owned or run by Live Nation, take a look at a concession-stand menu…
Who is behind the great rock’n’roll ripoff? How Ticketmaster swallowed the live entertainment scene
From grassroots gigs to stadium shows, there’s no escaping the ticketing giant, making billions from hiking up prices (and whacking on fees)…
How Live Nation Became the Most Powerful Company in the Concert Business
Live Nation's “flywheel” business model fueled its rise to become the most powerful company in live music. But that strategy could become its downfall after the Department of Justice sued the company over its dominance…