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“It was something Ozzy was very passionate about. We really started metal festivals in this country”: Sharon Osbourne wants to bring back Ozzfest and has plans for a Black Sabbath orchestral tour

But there's a twist: “I’d like to mix up the genres”

MusicRadar

Too sick to attend, too bad: why the live music ticketing market is broken

I recently had an urgent surgery to have a malignant growth removed. Unfortunately, this meant I was too immobile to attend the Melbourne event of the annual hard rock festival Good Things, this year headlined by the greatest band of all time, Tool.

The Conversation

Massive Attack join hundreds of musicians calling for Live Nation to drop operations in Israel

"We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno.

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Trump was persuaded into pardoning golf partner’s client over 18 holes: Report

Gowdy told the WSJ that following a round of golf with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on November 16, the president asked if he needed anything, prompting talks of Leiweke pardons

The Independent UK

Trump Swayed by Golfing Pal Into Pardoning Ticket Boss, Crushing DOJ's 'Airtight' $375M Fraud Case

Trump pardoned executive Tim Leiweke after a golf game with Trey Gowdy, undermining DOJ's bid-rigging case and weakening efforts against concert ticket price-fixing.

International Business Times UK

“Capping resale at face value is your right and we have a duty to encourage a fair resale market”: Olivia Dean calls on other artists to ensure fans don’t get ripped off

She forces Ticketmaster to refund her fans

MusicRadar

Taylor Swift Fans Win Green Light to Sue Live Nation Over Eras Tour Ticket 'Chaos'

Taylor Swift fans can now amend their 2022 lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged unfair Eras Tour ticketing, with claims of fraud, antitrust violations, and breach of contract.

International Business Times UK

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The Weeknd's 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd’s After Hours ’Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark according to Live Nation

The Independent UK

Concert or coitus? New global study finds most people would choose gigs over sex

A global survey by Live Nation, spanning 15 countries and 40,000 participants, has discovered that 70 per cent of music fans would rather see a live show than have sex. Come again?

Euronews

Concerts or copulation? 70% of music fans would choose riffs over rumpy pumpy

According to Live Nation, anyway

MusicRadar

A night to remember: does everyone really prefer live music to sex?

Seven out of 10 people surveyed by Live Nation would pick a concert over sex. Given our dating and ticketing hellscapes it is interesting to consider which is the more reliable pleasure

The Guardian - UK

3 Big Earnings Misses: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Q3 earnings season has been a success for most large caps, but not all have met expectations. Pinterest, Match, and Live Nation missed—should you buy the dip?

MarketBeat

What Are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Live Nation’s Stock?

What are Wall Street analysts expecting out of Live Nation’s stock?

Barchart

Live Nation Entertainment Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Live Nation Entertainment will release its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on live music: a scheme to spread the sound around deserves support

Editorial: More gigs would be a good thing, and a voluntary £1 levy for grassroots venues could help

Reason

Live Nation's Merger with Ticketmaster Isn't Responsible for High Resale Prices—You Are

Antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have singled out Live Nation as a scapegoat for concertgoers' insatiable appetites.

The Independent UK

Whitney Cummings blasts backlash over Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘It’s just racism’

Cummings was one of many US comedians who traveled to Saudi Arabia for the festival

The Guardian - UK

Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance

Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation

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Barchart

This Stock Made Taylor Swift Fans Its Enemies. Now the FTC Is Taking Aim.

From Swiftie outrage to a regulatory crackdown, Live Nation now finds itself center stage for all the wrong reasons.

MusicRadar

“The concert is underpriced and has been for a long time”: Live Nation CEO seems to suggest that gig ticket prices are too LOW

“They beat me up if we charge $800 for Beyoncé” moans Michael Rapino

Benzinga

Fans Paid Billions More — Now Ticketmaster Faces A Monumental FTC Lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by seven states, on Thursday filed suit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, accusing the companies of facilitating illegal ticket brokering and deceiving consumers with hidden fees and resale practices.

The Independent UK

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics

The Independent UK

Feds sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation, claiming groups ‘worked with’ scalpers to increase profits

The Federal Trade Commission claims in a lawsuit that Ticketmaster and Live Nation knowingly enabled scalpers to illegally buy tickets, effectively collaborating with them to boost profits

Barchart

Is Live Nation Entertainment Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Live Nation has outshined the broader market, and analysts remain bullish about its prospects.

The Conversation

NZ’s small music venues are struggling – but there are ways to help them thrive

Grassroots music venues are essential to the development of new talent and audiences. But right now, those small clubs and spaces are struggling, putting Aotearoa New Zealand’s local live music sector at risk.

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