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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.
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.
Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady testified at a House Judiciary forum on the DOJ settlement with Live Nation/Ticketmaster, arguing the company’s monopoly harms artists and fans, and urging transparency on fees, resale caps near face value, and remedies that could separate Ticketmaster/Live Nation from venues and artist management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renowned antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler led a states’ team to a landmark verdict finding Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly after the DOJ settled early in the case. With just eight days to prep, Kessler adapted the DOJ plan, using witness testimony and key internal documents (including incriminating Slack chats) to present a clear monopolization story to the jury. The ruling, described by Kessler as a ‘total victory,’ could lead to remedies hearings and Tunney Act review, and Live Nation plans an appeal, meaning the case may continue for years and reshape the live-entertainment landscape for fans, venues, and competitors.
A New York federal jury ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over major U.S. concert venues, potentially leading to penalties and divestitures. The verdict also notes fans were overcharged by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states and could trigger a remedies phase with possible structural changes, following a DOJ/state lawsuit that challenged the companies’ dominance.
A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolize ticketing at major venues and overcharge fans, with about $1.72 per ticket in excess fees identified across 22 states. Damages and other remedies will be decided in a separate proceeding, and while a six-state settlement offered up to $280 million in penalties, 33 states continued pursuing broader antitrust remedies, including possible structural changes such as a breakup. Live Nation says it will appeal and notes the verdict covers only a subset of tickets and venues.
A Manhattan federal jury ruled that Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary maintained a harmful monopoly over large concert venues, accusing them of using market power to stifle competition and overcharge fans—about $1.72 per ticket—with total damages to be determined. Live Nation plans to appeal, and the trial followed a government-led action with a separate DOJ settlement that did not force a split from Ticketmaster. The case spotlighted long-standing fan and artist concerns about fees and access to ticketing.
A Manhattan federal jury ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over large concert venues, potentially triggering penalties, remedies, and possible divestitures after a multi-state lawsuit that scrutinized pricing and market control in live entertainment.
A Manhattan federal jury concluded that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary illegally monopolized the U.S. ticketing market, finding anticompetitive conduct that led to higher fees for fans at major venues (about $1.72 per ticket). Remedies will be decided by a judge, and the case follows a DOJ settlement with divestitures and fee caps that was not fully embraced by many states pursuing their own claims.
A New York jury ruled that Ticketmaster and Live Nation engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly over large concert venues, a landmark decision that underscores concerns about consolidation in the live-entertainment industry and could reshape how venues and ticketing are structured.