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Live Nation reaches deal in ticket sales antitrust case - and it could have big changes in how concert seats are sold

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. could be required to pay out around $200 million in damages to states participating in the case - but will not be broken up

The Independent UK

Live Nation reaches surprise settlement with justice department in antitrust case

Live Nation will pay $280m to states in lawsuit, and Ticketmaster will open parts of platform to rival companies

The Guardian - US

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, AP source says

The Justice Department has reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and it’s parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment

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The hidden economy deciding who gets into your favorite concert, restaurant, and theme park

Wharton economist Judd Kessler has a name for the system that ate your concert ticket, your restaurant reservation, and your spot on line: "hidden market."

Fortune

US lawyer says Ticketmaster monopoly has ‘broken’ ticket industry

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The Independent UK

Justice Department lawyer says ticket industry is broken because of Ticketmaster and LiveNation monopoly

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury that the United States are counting on them to end the monopoly

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster cancels £20 Harry Styles tickets after high demand overwhelms Manchester gig

Harry Styles' £20 Manchester gig tickets purchased from resale sites other than Ticketmaster have been voided.

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Raye ‘devastated’ as fans denied entry to Paris gig after ‘Ticketmaster error’

The 28-year-old singer-songwriter took to X to address the incident.

Evening Standard

Super Bowl Ticket Prices: Cheapest and Most Expensive Ways to Get In

How much does it cost to attend Super Bowl LX?

Sports Illustrated

Not The Same As It Was: Harry Styles announces special one-off Manchester show with cut-price £20 tickets

Fans have to submit ticket requests

MusicRadar

‘Tickets have become status symbols’: from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, why is live music bigger and more expensive than ever?

Styles is playing a record 12 nights at Wembley Stadium and 30 at Madison Square Garden, as demand for big artists soars – and audience expectation along with it

The Guardian - UK

Harry Styles fans are furious at his tour ticket prices – but are they actually unreasonable?

UK pop star is embarking on a massive stadium tour later this year, which has already broken records for presale demand

The Independent UK

Harry Styles’ Presale Isn’t Going Well for Fans

Do you want my soul for a ticket?

The Mary Sue

Mary J. Blige announces first ever Las Vegas residency

Mary J. Blinge has confirmed details of her first ever Las Vegas residency, which will feature actors "narrating the music".

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International Business Times UK

Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour Tickets: When Do Presales Open and Who Gets First Access?

Find out when presales open for Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour, who gets early access, on-sale timings, and what fans must know before booking tickets across North America and Europe.

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

The biggest talking points from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries

First two episodes of new six-episode docuseries has premiered on Disney+

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Is Live Nation Entertainment Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Though Live Nation Entertainment has underperformed relative to the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.

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Concertgoers outraged to come back and find their cars booted despite prepaying for parking through Ticketmaster

Comedian Chris Fleming ironically joked about booting cars during his show in Atlanta

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Dragged After Olivia Dean Slashes Prices — Swifties Hit Back With 'Bigger Production'

After Olivia Dean publicly accused ticketing platforms of allowing inflated resale prices, Ticketmaster capped resales and agreed to refunds — reigniting debate over why megastars like Taylor Swift did not force similar protections.

MusicRadar

“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

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Dean fans refunded by Ticketmaster after singer criticises ‘vile’ resale practices

Ticketmaster said they would ‘lead by example’ after Dean called out companies when tickets for her North American tour appeared on resale sites at prices in excess of $1,000

Evening Standard

Ticketmaster refunds fans after Olivia Dean slams ‘exploitative’ marketplace

The 26-year old singer had called on the ticket platform site to ‘do better’.

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Olivia Dean scores huge win against Ticketmaster over inflated ticket prices

Olivia Dean speaking out against Ticketmaster over inflated ticket prices has led to positive change

International Business Times UK

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.

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