US Jury Rules Ticketmaster Has Concert Venue Monopoly

Beyond the Verdict: How the Live Nation Monopoly Ruling Will Rewrite the Live Music Economy For years, the frustration of the modern concert-goer has been a predictable cycle: a desperate refresh button, a skyrocketing “convenience fee,” and the sudden disappearance of available seats. But the era of the undisputed gatekeeper has officially hit a legal … Read more

Live Nation & Ticketmaster: Settlement Avoids Breakup

Live Nation Settlement: A Crack in the Concert Monopoly, or a Carefully Orchestrated Pause? The live entertainment industry breathed a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of relief this week as Live Nation Entertainment reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. While headlines proclaimed the avoidance of a potentially seismic breakup of the ticketing giant … Read more