California Man Receives Prison Time For Misrepresenting Red Hot Chili Peppers
A man from Berkley, California has been sentenced to two years in prison for misrepresenting his affiliations with the rock…
Industry
Ed Sheeran’s Management Sued for Alleged Fraud by Viagogo
Viagogo has filed a lawsuit against concert promoter Kilimanjaro Live, claiming that the company committed fraud in setting up fake…
Viagogo Taken to Court by UK Competition and Markets Authority
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally begun court proceedings against Viagogo in the United Kingdom, accusing the resale marketplace…
Groupon Extends Partnership with Tickets.com To Reel In More Events
The savings company Groupon announced that it would extend its existing partnership with Tickets.com to bring more concerts, sports, arts,…
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Mariah Carey Over Cancelled Gigs
The lawsuit against Mariah Carey by a South American concert promoter has been thrown out, however, litigation against her company…
NBA Ticketing Executive Under Investigation by FBI
An executive for the Miami Heat has been placed on leave by the team in the wake of an investigation…
Travel Agent Arrested For Scamming Several Essence Festival Concertgoers
A travel agent and entrepreneur was arrested for allegedly scamming dozens of women trying to book a vacation to attend…
UK Festivals Association Calls for Competition Investigation on Live Nation
The Association of Independent Festivals has called for an investigation by UK authorities into the dominant position that Live Nation…
Reports: Viagogo Relocating UK Jobs to New York
Viagogo is preparing to move much of its UK-based workforce to New York as part of an expected expansion of…
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Celebrates 25 Years
Anniversary marks $25M invested in inspiring and empowering 1,000,000 youth Today the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation launches a special anniversary…