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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.
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.
Mexico’s BTS shows triggered a high-profile government intervention after tickets sold out in hours: President Claudia Sheinbaum requested more dates from South Korea, the issue spurred calls for transparency in ticketing, and authorities cited an estimated economic impact of about $107.5 million for Mexico, with HYBE and Ticketmaster involved in the discussions.
Ticketmaster voided VIP inventory for BTS World Tour’s Las Vegas show after Allegiant Stadium staff inadvertently released production-held tickets, leaving fans with canceled orders and nonrefundable travel costs; refunds are promised within 5–7 days, as fans renew criticisms of Ticketmaster amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny and broader debates over ticketing practices during BTS’s North American run.
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.
Newly revealed documents allege that Live Nation used its clout to pressure venues, artists, and rivals, even as it faces a New York antitrust trial. The report notes CEO Michael Rapino earned $195 million in compensation over three years—a figure the judge barred the jury from hearing as prejudicial—while the company maintains it is not a monopoly.
A Manhattan jury is closing in on a verdict in the multi-state antitrust case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, with prosecutors arguing the company maintained monopoly power through coercive venue deals and inflated ticketing charges, while Live Nation defends its product and contends fierce competition exists; a ruling for the states could trigger sweeping industry changes, including potential breakup, though appeals are likely.
In a surprise end to much of the antitrust case, the DOJ and Live Nation reached a settlement that includes a $280 million fund for states, mandated openness of Ticketmaster to rival ticketing platforms, a 15% cap on service fees, and the end of exclusive venue deals with 13 U.S. venues. Arkansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota joined the settlement and withdrew from the suit, while about three dozen states remain in litigation. Kid Rock criticized the deal as a win for Live Nation, even as some attorneys general argue it doesn’t address the core monopoly issue.