Justice Department says concert industry is broken. Ticketmaster gets day in court

The Guardian reported that Ticketmaster collects an average of $7.58 per ticket sold at major venues. According to an ...

Concert Industry Is ‘Broken,’ Prosecutor Says as Live Nation-Ticketmaster Trial Begins

The DOJ has accused the live-entertainment giant of wielding outsized control over the industry, but the company’s lawyers ...

F-bombs and a vanishing Billie Eilish concert: Ex-arena exec describes Ticketmaster 'retaliation'

John Abbamondi, former CEO of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, said his venue paid dearly for dropping Ticketmaster for SeatGeek.
Los Angeles Magazine

The Live Nation–Ticketmaster Antitrust Trial Begins: What’s at Stake for Fans, Artists and the Future of Live Music

A federal antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster could reshape ticketing, concert promotion and prices for fans ...

Bangor concert venue could be sold as part of settlement

A tentative agreement in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, calls for a divestment from 13 venues, including the Maine ...

Your Concert Ticket Prices May Not Drop Just Yet: 27 States Vow to Fight Live Nation’s Antitrust Deal

The DOJ reached a $200M deal with Live Nation, but 27 states are refusing to sign. Find out why this legal revolt means your ticket prices may not drop anytime soon.
Opinion

Ticketmaster’s Grip on Live Concerts Is Finally Starting to Break

Live Nation’s settlement with the Justice Department is a big step toward accountability—and cheaper ticket prices.