Ticketmaster Lobbies Against Devastating Proposed CA Bill
Ticketmaster is already putting together what is expected to be a fierce resistance campaign against legislation introduced this month in…
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Average Broadway Ticket Prices Reach All-Time High
According to the Broadway League, the average ticket price for a Broadway show has hit a new record high. The…
Live Nation Buys Stake in Iowa’s First Fleet Concerts
Entertainment giant Live Nation recently bought a stake in Iowa’s First Fleet Concerts, which aims to bring more acts to…
Ticket Transparency Legislation Introduced in Colorado
A legislation that would bring requirements for ticket price transparency and better clarity for consumers has been introduced in Colorado,…
California Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Ticketmaster Dominance
Proposed legislation from California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks seeks to end exclusive control by Ticketmaster over the sale and resale of…
Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium Extend Deal with Ticketmaster
The Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium signed an agreement to continue their partnership with Ticketmaster. The multi-year deal between…
Canada’s Supreme Court Declines Live Nation Bot Lawsuit Appeal
Canada’s Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Ticketmaster and Live Nation regarding several class-action lawsuits the companies…
Football, Rugby Sets Record Crowds in U.K.
Easter weekend brought a wave of excitement to sports fans across the United Kingdom as record-breaking crowds flooded football and…
WWE, On Location Owner Endeavor Acquired By Silver Lake for $13B
The private equity firm Silver Lake inked a $13 billion deal to acquire WWE, UFC, and On Location’s global sports…
Sen. Warren, Advocates Fume Over Ticketmaster Rebate “Scheme”
Last week’s “explosive” exposure of documents from a 2019 expert study Live Nation and Ticketmaster fought to keep out of…