#concert-industry tag

For now, Live Nation deal is just a 'Band Aid,' says antitrust scholar - Harvard Gazette

The DOJ sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for illegally stifling competition through vertical integration, but settled without requiring a breakup, instead capping ticketing fees and limiting exclusive booking arrangements.

NYC music

fromEntrepreneur

1 week ago

Live Nation Avoids Breakup in Settlement. Here's What Changes.

Live Nation reached a tentative antitrust settlement allowing venues to use multiple ticketing companies and artists to choose other promoters, avoiding forced breakup while paying state damages.

NYC music

fromThe Verge

2 weeks ago

Does Ticketmaster have a stranglehold on concert ticketing - or is it just 'bringing joy'?

The US Justice Department and 40 state attorneys general are suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging the company maintains monopolistic control over concert ticketing and venue access through retaliatory practices.

fromLos Angeles Times

5 months ago

Coachella 2026 is sold out three days after passes go on sale

Ticket prices begin at $799 for GA; they're currently selling on StubHub for just under $1,000. Next year's festival - to be held April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio - will feature Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and the EDM producer Anyma as headliners, alongside a typically expansive bill featuring a Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize collaboration, indie rock heartthrob Sombr, rapper Young Thug, a reunion of K-pop group BIGBANG and many others.

Music

Wearables

fromConsequence

9 months ago

Is Virtual Reality Ready to Disrupt the Live Music Experience?

The concert industry faces high ticket prices and chaotic sales, leading to increased interest in virtual reality experiences as an alternative.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

10 months ago

Can OnlyFans save the music industry?

Indie artists are joining OnlyFans for financial stability amidst high concert costs.