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Trump Urged DOJ to Settle Live Nation Antitrust Case After Oval Office Meeting
politics1 day ago

Trump Urged DOJ to Settle Live Nation Antitrust Case After Oval Office Meeting

President Donald Trump reportedly urged the DOJ to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation after a February Oval Office meeting with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, a move that preceded the company’s surprise settlement in March. The deal gave Live Nation concessions on amphitheater operations and Ticketmaster contracts, but several plaintiff states continued litigation, and critics questioned the settlement’s public-interest implications and the extent of political influence behind it.

via Rolling Stone|
#antitrust#doj#live-nation
Wonder Bread Building to Become a 4,000-Seat San Diego Music Venue
local7 days ago

Wonder Bread Building to Become a 4,000-Seat San Diego Music Venue

Live Nation plans to convert San Diego’s historic Wonder Bread building into a 4,000-seat music venue opening fall 2028, aiming to fill a mid-sized act gap with about 80–90 shows per year; the project, purchased for $16.8 million, is projected to create roughly 660 jobs and $97 million in annual economic impact while preserving the building’s character, though parking and noise concerns have been raised and mitigations are planned.

via cbs8.com|
#economic-impact#live-nation#local
Jonas Brothers Unveil 45-City North American Tour: Burning Up All Over Again
music-news8 days ago

Jonas Brothers Unveil 45-City North American Tour: Burning Up All Over Again

Jonas Brothers announce a 45-city North American tour dubbed Burning Up All Over Again, kicking off Sept. 25 in Boston and visiting major stops including New York’s Madison Square Garden and Newark’s Prudential Center, with Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, and All Time Low as select-date guests. Promoted by Live Nation, tickets go on Spotify Reserved presale Aug. 18 and general sale Aug. 21, with VIP packages and experiences available; the brothers were also honored as Disney Legends at D23.

via Variety|
#burning-up-tour#jonas-brothers#live-nation
Trump discussed Live Nation with its CEO before antitrust settlement, court filing shows
politics2 months ago

Trump discussed Live Nation with its CEO before antitrust settlement, court filing shows

A court filing reveals that President Trump spoke directly with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February about the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, though no substantive settlement terms were discussed. White House lawyers were involved in ongoing talks, and the federal settlement included a cap on certain service fees and new ticketing options for promoters and venues, following a jury verdict that found monopolistic practices.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#antitrust#donald-trump#justice-department
Trump’s Talk With Live Nation CEO Ahead of Surprise DOJ Settlement, Court Filing Shows
politics2 months ago

Trump’s Talk With Live Nation CEO Ahead of Surprise DOJ Settlement, Court Filing Shows

A court filing reveals President Trump spoke by phone with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February 2026, weeks before Live Nation agreed to a surprise DOJ antitrust settlement that would allow artists to work with other promoters and cap fan service fees. The White House counsel helped finalize the deal, raising questions about possible presidential influence on DOJ decisions. The settlement came during the antitrust trial, which proceeded after a judge’s criticism of DOJ handling, and a jury later found Live Nation acted as a monopoly.

via CNN|
#antitrust#doj#live-nation
States Seek Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster After Monopoly Verdict
business3 months ago

States Seek Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster After Monopoly Verdict

Following a jury ruling that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live-music market, a coalition of states asks a federal judge to impose structural remedies, including divesting Ticketmaster and selling large venues, to restore competition. They also seek future-merger restrictions and damages, while Live Nation opposes a breakup and says changes previously agreed with the DOJ should suffice.

via Billboard|
#antitrust#business#divestiture
Spotify Plans Reserved Tickets for Its Superfans
technology3 months ago

Spotify Plans Reserved Tickets for Its Superfans

Spotify unveiled Reserved, a feature that uses streams and fan activity to identify an artist’s most devoted listeners and set aside up to two tour tickets for them, with a day-long window to purchase if selected, starting in the U.S. this summer via a Live Nation partnership; the rollout accompanies previews of Studio by Spotify Labs and an AI-cover licensing deal with UMG.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#concert-tickets#live-nation#reserved-tickets
Kanye West Teams with Israeli Live Nation Crew for Georgia Show, Sparking Debate on Ethics and Business
music3 months ago

Kanye West Teams with Israeli Live Nation Crew for Georgia Show, Sparking Debate on Ethics and Business

Kanye West’s June 12 show in Tbilisi, Georgia is being produced by Live Nation Israel, which has moved its operations into a regional setup called Live Nation Central Asia and relocated staff to nearby Georgia. The arrangement comes amid Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks, prompting questions about whether business considerations should override accountability as Live Nation’s Israeli arm expands its footprint and Georgia’s government-backed Starring Georgia program brings in high-demand artists.

via Rolling Stone|
#concert-production#georgia#israel
Olivia Rodrigo Unravels Global 65-Date Tour Ahead of New Album
music3 months ago

Olivia Rodrigo Unravels Global 65-Date Tour Ahead of New Album

Olivia Rodrigo unveiled The Unraveled Tour, a 65-date global trek across North America, Europe, and the UK to promote her third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, due June 12, 2026 on Geffen. Promoted by Live Nation, it kicks off September 25 in Hartford with multi-city stops in DC, Chicago, Nashville, Vancouver, London, Paris, Milan, Toronto and more. Opening acts include Devon Again, Die Spitz, Grace Ives, The Last Dinner Party, and Wolf Alice on select dates; Amex presales run May 5–6 with general sale May 7, while Europe/UK presales hinge on album pre-orders and O2/other hosts. VIP packages, Silver Star Tickets and Fund 4 Good proceeds are part of the package.

via Variety|
#65-date-tour#live-nation#music
Tools for Humanity’s Bruno Mars partnership claim collapses as tours deny ties
technology4 months ago

Tools for Humanity’s Bruno Mars partnership claim collapses as tours deny ties

WIRED reports that Tools for Humanity promoted Concert Kit with a Bruno Mars partnership that Bruno Mars’ management and Live Nation say does not exist; the company later revised statements, indicating no agreement with Mars and shifting rollout to other tours in 2027, highlighting ongoing questions about identity-verification tech and bot mitigation in ticketing.

via WIRED|
#bruno-mars#concert-kit#live-nation
Court ruling challenges Live Nation’s live-music grip, but relief isn’t immediate
business4 months ago

Court ruling challenges Live Nation’s live-music grip, but relief isn’t immediate

A New York federal jury ruled Live Nation to be an illegal monopoly, potentially forcing penalties or divestitures that could loosen its dominance in promotion, venues, and ticketing over time; but ticket prices are unlikely to drop immediately since penalties haven’t been set and an appeal is likely, and broader demand dynamics will continue shaping prices.

via vox.com|
#antitrust#business#concerts
States Seal Landmark Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation
business4 months ago

States Seal Landmark Antitrust Victory Over Live Nation

A coalition of more than 30 state attorneys general won a landmark monopolization case against Live Nation (Ticketmaster); the DOJ initially led the case but withdrew in March, and the Manhattan trial proceeded on short notice with the states prevailing. The author, Gail Slater, recounts the extensive discovery and testimony, including Slack messages that suggested price gouging, as central to the victory. She frames the win as a common-sense, bipartisan application of antitrust law that protects consumers and markets, and credits the DOJ team for laying the foundation. The piece argues this outcome shows Americans’ intuitive grasp of fair competition and calls for continued antitrust enforcement to keep capitalism fair.

via Rolling Stone|
#antitrust#business#consumers