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Ticketmaster operated ‘illegal monopoly’ to drive up concert and sports prices, Feds say

‘It is time to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The American people are ready for it,’ says US Attorney General Merrick Garland

The Independent UK

Justice Department To Sue Live Nation Over Antitrust Concerns

Antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation following Ticketmaster incident may reshape live events market.

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Live Nation faces antitrust action

Updated: Surviving outrage over ticketing fiascos and a crackdown on junk fees, this could be the biggest blow yet

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Shania Twain says she’s bringing her wellies for Glastonbury 2024

Queen of country-pop will play the Pyramid Stage in June

The Independent UK

Fuerza Regida, Feid, Peso Pluma among Latino powerhouses slashing concert tickets down to $25

The initiative is part of Live Nation's annual concert week and will include over 900 artists from different genres

Latin Times

US Congressman asks if F1’s Andretti block is a “money grab”

Republican Congressman for Michigan John James – who represents an area that is synonymous with General Motors – took part in a press conference outside the US Capitol in Washington on Wednesday alongside Mario Andretti, 1978 Formula 1 world champion and patriarch of the Andretti Global team. Formula One Management,…

Motorsport

Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform

Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.

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US Justice Department To Sue Live Nation For Antitrust Violations

US Justice Department to file antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation for alleged anti-competitive practices in the live music industry. Potential impact on ...

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Australian music insiders take aim at ‘tick-a-box’ government funding for festivals

Co-founder of Oztix says events run by companies ultimately owned by multinationals should not be propped up by Australian taxpayers

The Guardian - AU

The Australian company behind Splendour has a rich parent – so why does it need millions in public money?

The NSW government was ‘devastated’ when Secret Sounds cancelled the 2024 Splendour in the Grass festival, but says financial support for it is in the public interest

The Guardian - AU

Jennifer Lopez Renames Tour To 'This Is Me... Live'

Jennifer Lopez rebrands tour to 'This Is Me... Live | The Greatest Hits' after canceling dates due to weak ticket sales. The new name reflects a broader fo...

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First Groovin the Moo, now Splendour: why are Australia’s music festivals falling over?

The industry is reeling as a ‘multitude of factors’ combine to hurt ticket sales – and the path forward appears uncertain

The Guardian - AU

Wallows tour 2024: dates and how to get tickets to the London show

The Los Angeles-based trio are known for their 80s-inspired synth-pop sound, which has attracted fans worldwide

Evening Standard

‘Politically incorrect. Sorry about that’: Madonna apologises for telling wheelchair user to stand at concert

Awkward moment with fan happened during US leg of singer’s Celebration tour

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Swift Notes: how the Eras tour ticketing debacle reflects – and distorts – US industry reform

As US lawmakers investigate ticketing practices from antitrust investigations to ‘speculative’ sales, do these proposals prioritise consumers or corporations – and why do some bear Swift’s name?

WEKU

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

President Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.

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Live Nation Reports Record-Breaking Year In 2023

Live Nation's 2023 success: record-breaking ticket sales and revenue growth. Challenges ahead but optimistic about future.

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Maggie Rogers Announces Don't Forget Me Tour Dates Across US

Maggie Rogers announces Don't Forget Me tour in support of her upcoming album, starting on May 23 in San Diego and including various cities and a special p...

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Live Nation Reports Record Revenue And Attendance In 2023

Live Nation's record-breaking success in 2023 with .7 billion revenue and strong growth in attendance, ticket sales, and sponsorships.

The Guardian - US

Live Nation reports 2023 biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales

Entertainment giant, owner of Ticketmaster, announces soaring revenue, with 145 million fans attending 50,000 events in 2023

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Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie announce 21-city Freaks On Parade summer 'spooktacular'

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper get set to terrorise North America once more

The Guardian - UK

Madonna and Live Nation hit back against late concert start lawsuit

The singer’s management team and the concert promoter said they intend to ‘defend this case vigorously’ citing a technical issue for a delay to a show in Brooklyn

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Madonna sued for late concerts, accused of false advertising

Madonna faces a class-action lawsuit for starting her concerts hours late, with fans accusing her of false advertising and unfair trade practices.

The Guardian - UK

Is Madonna tardiness lawsuit death knell to rock’n’roll behaviour?

Some music industry insiders think it’s time artists were more respectful of fans’ time and money

Evening Standard

Madonna 'sued by two fans after starting concert more than two hours late'

The civil lawsuit claims the Queen of Pop's tardiness caused 'actual harm', including 'annoyance, harassment, time, frustration and anger

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