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Live Nation says rising ticket prices definitely not its fault

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Live Nation says rising ticket prices definitely not its fault

As US politicians continue to discuss and consider the ticketing sector, Live Nation has published a blog post insisting that promoters and ticketing companies - including its Ticketmaster division - are not responsible for increasing ticket prices…

Chris Cooke • 05 Mar 2024

Live Nation figures show a live music boom, yet crisis at the grassroots results in another UK festival cancellation

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Live Nation figures show a live music boom, yet crisis at the grassroots results in another UK festival cancellation

Live Nation published its year-end figures yesterday, with CEO Michael Rapino stating that “the live music industry reached new heights in 2023”. Yet the UK grassroots live sector is still in crisis, with another independent festival cancelling its 2024 edition…

Chris Cooke • 23 Feb 2024

Ticketmaster's arbitration dispute now with the Ninth Circuit appeals court

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Ticketmaster's arbitration dispute now with the Ninth Circuit appeals court

Ticketmaster has told the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court that a lawsuit filed by ticket-buyers accusing it of anti-competitive conduct should be forced to arbitration - a lower court refused to do so because the Live Nation ticketing company changed its chosen arbitrator…

Chris Cooke • 13 Feb 2024

US Justice Department requests more information in Live Nation investigation

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US Justice Department requests more information in Live Nation investigation

Competition regulators at the US Department Of Justice continue to investigate allegations of anti-competitive conduct made against Live Nation and have reportedly sent new information requests as part of that investigation, which could still result in legal action…

Chris Cooke • 06 Feb 2024

Coldplay partners with MIT to study the live music industry’s carbon footprint

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Coldplay partners with MIT to study the live music industry’s carbon footprint

Academics at MIT have announced a study into the environmental impact of the live music industry backed by Coldplay alongside their label Warner Music and promoter Live Nation - it follows Coldplay’s bid to reduce the carbon emissions of their tours by 50%…

Chris Cooke • 30 Jan 2024

Setlist Podcast: Apple Music’s “spatial audio bonus” favours major labels

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Setlist Podcast: Apple Music’s “spatial audio bonus” favours major labels

Apple Music's spatial audio "bonus" is nothing of the sort for many independent labels and creators, grassroots venue closures in the UK, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 26 Jan 2024

Madonna and Live Nation will "vigorously" defend late show start lawsuit

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Madonna and Live Nation will "vigorously" defend late show start lawsuit

Madonna and Live Nation have claimed that the late start of one of her shows last month was the result of technical issues and not bad time keeping. They were responding to a lawsuit in which fans claim that the late start time constitutes false advertising and a breach of contract…

Chris Cooke • 25 Jan 2024

Time really does go by so slowly: Madonna sued over slack time-keeping on ‘Celebration’ tour

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Time really does go by so slowly: Madonna sued over slack time-keeping on ‘Celebration’ tour

Madonna - and some other folk - are being sued because some of her shows started really really late. Two fans have gone legal arguing that the late start was a breach of contract.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2024

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Live Nation buys Margate's Dreamland

Live Nation has taken a controlling stake in the Dreamland amusement park and music venue in Margate with a promise to “enhance … this much-loved resort”…

Chris Cooke • 18 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift fan dismisses lawsuit filed of Eras Tour ticketing meltdown

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Taylor Swift fan dismisses lawsuit filed of Eras Tour ticketing meltdown

One of the Taylor Swift fans who sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster after the debacle around ticket sales for The Eras Tour has dismissed her case - it’s not clear if an out-of-court settlement was reached with the live giant…

Chris Cooke • 15 Dec 2023

Live Nation increases minimum wages at club venues as part of On The Road Again programme

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Live Nation increases minimum wages at club venues as part of On The Road Again programme

Live Nation has announced that it is increasing minimum wages at its club venues in the US as part of its On The Road Again scheme…

Chris Cooke • 29 Nov 2023

Setlist Podcast: Spotify insists royalty changes will help emerging artists

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Setlist Podcast: Spotify insists royalty changes will help emerging artists

On this week's episode, Spotify's confirmation of plans to update how it pays out (or doesn't pay out) royalties, the decision to bounce the MSG Sphere venue out of London, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2023