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SHOCKING: Ticketmaster - You Need To See This

Australian BTS fans blast Ticketmaster’s ‘predatory’ tactic of hiding price until tickets go on sale

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’

The Guardian - AU

Liverpool Preseason 2026: Tour Dates, Fixtures, Tickets, How to Watch

Liverpool are set for a crucial preseason this summer following an underwhelming 2025–26 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

MPs raise concerns over ‘climate of fear’ in live music industry

They called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

Evening Standard

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‘Climate of fear’ grips live music as MPs demand market dominance investigation

A new report from the Business and Trade Committee demands that ticketing giant Live Nation face comprehensive scrutiny

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster Layoff Left Her Jobless Overnight — Her Side Hustle Now Makes Over $500K a Year

Rachel Minion lost her Ticketmaster job while her husband was also laid off. Her decade-old marketing side hustle now generates $560,000 a year.

International Business Times UK

Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for artists' biggest fans — the service is standing against Ticketmaster battles and scalpers by launching its own ticket priority system so you can automatically benefit if you really love a musician

Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.

TechRadar

One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?

The recent United States federal court finding that music industry giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers has resonated globally.

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Former DOJ attorney lambasts settlement with Live Nation

A former Trump Justice Department official on Monday criticized what he called the administration’s “shocking” settlement with Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, telling lawmakers that the department abused its prosecutorial discretion to reach the deal. Roger Alford, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general in the department’s Antitrust Division,…

Roll Call

Champagne Supernova indeed: Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher crack the 2026 rich list

The Oasis brothers reunited on stage after 15 years in July as part of a long-awaited mega-tour

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster president says queue placements aren’t randomized despite previous claims, but it’s still not giving us music fans the explanation we deserve

The president of Ticketmaster says the company doesn't randomize queue positions, and he's dug the live music giant into a massive hole.

TechRadar

Ticketmaster criticise absence of anti-touting law in King’s Speech

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The Independent UK

Hayley Williams teases 'exciting surprises' for upcoming tour

Paramore singer Hayley Williams is switching things up for her solo tour.

BANG Premier

A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3

Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster busts ‘thousands’ of fake Harry Styles tickets in NYC scam

Ticketmaster says it has cancelled “thousands of illegal” Harry Styles tickets after catching scalpers using fake identities to target his New York shows.

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Evening Standard

Ticketmaster says it ‘caught’ Harry Styles tour ticket touts

The ticket platform website said on Wednesday that it had identified a number of fake accounts buying tickets for Styles’ New York residency.

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster says it’s caught scalpers selling ‘thousands’ of Harry Styles tickets. Here’s what it means for fans

Exorbitant ticket prices for the pop star’s Together, Together tour left fans furious

The Mary Sue

Live Nation just got declared a monopoly by a jury

A federal jury verdict declared that Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, has been engaged in monopolistic practices. Social media has been celebrating the verdict, with many speculating a drastic drop in concert ticket prices.

Barchart

Live Nation Entertainment’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Live Nation Entertainment is poised to report its FY2026 first-quarter earnings in the coming weeks, and analysts are forecasting a narrowing of losses.

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The Mary Sue

Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Case Has Serious Consequences

Ticketmaster and Live Nation both got put on notice today after a court ruled that they had been acting as a monopoly. Now, the decision is poised to have some far-reaching effects.

Reason

Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster To Be Monopolists Over $1.72 Concert Ticket Price Increase

Punishing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for their success won't substantially lower primary ticket prices and will do nothing to address scalping.

The Guardian - AU

US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules

One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist values

TechRadar

What goes around comes around: Jury finds Live Nation guilty of working as an illegal monopoly to dominate the live music market, and I’m thrilled for the future of ticket prices at gigs

A US jury finds that Live Nation has been running an illegal monopoly to assume dominance over the live events market.

International Business Times UK

Every Overpriced Concert Ticket You Ever Bought Just Got Validated by a Federal Jury — Live Nation Ruled an Illegal Monopoly

A federal jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, marking a significant antitrust verdict in American music history. The decision may lead to a breakup.

International Business Times UK

'Jury's Verdict Is Not the Last Word': Live Nation Reacts to Monopoly Trial Loss

A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, overcharging customers. The verdict may lead to penalties, including a potential breakup of the companies.

The Guardian - US

Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds

Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes

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