Antitrust trial reveals Live Nation’s 'retaliation' playbook for venues
TL;DR
During the DOJ’s six‑week antitrust trial against Live Nation‑Ticketmaster, witnesses described a climate of fear that venues could be punished for switching, including a SeatGeek‑backed idea of 'retaliation insurance'; though the government announced a settlement, several states plan to press ahead with claims, underscoring concerns that Live Nation’s dominance extends beyond ticketing to control major amphitheaters.
- How Live Nation allegedly terrorized the concert industry The Verge
- Ticketing giant Live Nation reaches settlement in anti-trust case BBC
- Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case The New York Times
- DOJ reaches settlement with Live Nation in antitrust case Fox Business
- Live Nation settles antitrust case with DOJ, avoids Ticketmaster breakup NBC News
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