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Live Nation reaches surprise settlement with justice department in antitrust case

Live Nation will pay $280m to states in lawsuit, and Ticketmaster will open parts of platform to rival companies

The Guardian - US

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, AP source says

The Justice Department has reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and it’s parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment

The Independent UK

Justice Department lawyer says ticket industry is broken because of Ticketmaster and LiveNation monopoly

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury that the United States are counting on them to end the monopoly

The Independent UK

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House Democrats open inquiry into ouster of US antitrust chief Gail Slater

Exclusive: Jamie Raskin, top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, asks for justice department briefing

The Guardian - US

Gen Z's enthusiasm for all things touchable is resurrecting the analog economy—and costing parents

Live Nation had its biggest year yet for concert attendance. Print book sales are at a record high. The vinyl record industry has enjoyed a resurrection.

Fortune

Metal, pop punk, Final Fantasy and Miss World Chile: the list of new bands joining Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park and more at Download this year has a lot going on

The UK's biggest rock festival just got bigger as day splits are officially announced

Metal Hammer

What Kate Nash’s grassroots music protest reveals about touring and streaming

In November 2025, singer Kate Nash stood outside the London offices of Spotify and Live Nation with placards, arguing that the music economy no longer works for many working musicians.

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“Who do we really support, and what kind of ecosystem do we want for live music in Europe?”: New research shows the vice-like grip four companies have on Europe’s live music

Live Nation and co own 150 of Europe’s big festivals

MusicRadar

How the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party fell apart

Two groups, Pride in Protest and Protect Mardi Gras, have very different ideas about what the annual pride festival is all about

The Guardian - AU

‘Tickets have become status symbols’: from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, why is live music bigger and more expensive than ever?

Styles is playing a record 12 nights at Wembley Stadium and 30 at Madison Square Garden, as demand for big artists soars – and audience expectation along with it

The Guardian - UK

“It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people”: Sharon Osbourne is talking to Live Nation about bringing Ozzfest back

She’s hoping for a return next year, with a lineup that goes beyond rock and metal

Metal Hammer

“It was something Ozzy was very passionate about. We really started metal festivals in this country”: Sharon Osbourne wants to bring back Ozzfest and has plans for a Black Sabbath orchestral tour

But there's a twist: “I’d like to mix up the genres”

MusicRadar

Too sick to attend, too bad: why the live music ticketing market is broken

I recently had an urgent surgery to have a malignant growth removed. Unfortunately, this meant I was too immobile to attend the Melbourne event of the annual hard rock festival Good Things, this year headlined by the greatest band of all time, Tool.

The Conversation

Massive Attack join hundreds of musicians calling for Live Nation to drop operations in Israel

"We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno.

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The Independent UK

Trump was persuaded into pardoning golf partner’s client over 18 holes: Report

Gowdy told the WSJ that following a round of golf with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on November 16, the president asked if he needed anything, prompting talks of Leiweke pardons

International Business Times UK

Trump Swayed by Golfing Pal Into Pardoning Ticket Boss, Crushing DOJ's 'Airtight' $375M Fraud Case

Trump pardoned executive Tim Leiweke after a golf game with Trey Gowdy, undermining DOJ's bid-rigging case and weakening efforts against concert ticket price-fixing.

MusicRadar

“Capping resale at face value is your right and we have a duty to encourage a fair resale market”: Olivia Dean calls on other artists to ensure fans don’t get ripped off

She forces Ticketmaster to refund her fans

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Fans Win Green Light to Sue Live Nation Over Eras Tour Ticket 'Chaos'

Taylor Swift fans can now amend their 2022 lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged unfair Eras Tour ticketing, with claims of fraud, antitrust violations, and breach of contract.

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The Independent UK

The Weeknd's 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd’s After Hours ’Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark according to Live Nation

Euronews

Concert or coitus? New global study finds most people would choose gigs over sex

A global survey by Live Nation, spanning 15 countries and 40,000 participants, has discovered that 70 per cent of music fans would rather see a live show than have sex. Come again?

MusicRadar

Concerts or copulation? 70% of music fans would choose riffs over rumpy pumpy

According to Live Nation, anyway

The Guardian - UK

A night to remember: does everyone really prefer live music to sex?

Seven out of 10 people surveyed by Live Nation would pick a concert over sex. Given our dating and ticketing hellscapes it is interesting to consider which is the more reliable pleasure

MarketBeat

3 Big Earnings Misses: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Q3 earnings season has been a success for most large caps, but not all have met expectations. Pinterest, Match, and Live Nation missed—should you buy the dip?

Barchart

What Are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Live Nation’s Stock?

What are Wall Street analysts expecting out of Live Nation’s stock?

Barchart

Live Nation Entertainment Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Live Nation Entertainment will release its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

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