Jurors said Live Nation and Ticketmaster are an illegal monopoly. Now the companies say the jury got it wrong.
Live Nation is challenging a landmark federal jury verdict that found the music and entertainment giant to be an illegal monopoly, arguing that the evidence presented during the trial was…
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board
The music industry’s dynamic landscape continues to see strategic appointments and promotions, with a significant move announced at Sony Music Publishing. ZaZa Kazadi, a highly respected figure in the A&R…
9 Ways Artists Can Maximize Touring During a Time of High Costs & Rising Ticket Prices
The live music industry, a sector synonymous with resilience and dynamism, is currently navigating its most challenging period in recent memory. As a protracted conflict in Iran continues to exert…
Live Nation Reaches Wrongful Death Settlement with Families of Beyond Wonderland Shooting Victims, Further Legal Battles Loom
Live Nation, the global concert promotions and venue operating giant, has reached an undisclosed wrongful death settlement with the families of Brandy Escamilla and Josilyn Ruiz, the two women tragically…
Billboard Pro Launches Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Consolidating Key Happenings for Professionals Worldwide
Billboard Pro, the premium subscription service from the iconic music industry publication, has officially unveiled a comprehensive global events calendar, positioning itself as the central repository for critical happenings across…
The Beaches Experience Renewed Viral Success, Toronto Welcomes New Live Venue, and Canadian Music Mourns Cris Derksen
The Canadian music landscape is currently a nexus of dynamic developments, from an indie rock band experiencing a surge in global popularity to the inauguration of a state-of-the-art performance venue…
Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Multi-Year Licensing Deal, Two Years After Infamous Standoff
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and TikTok, the dominant short-form video platform, have officially announced a new multi-year licensing agreement, marking a significant development in the…
States Demand Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster Following Landmark Antitrust Verdict
Weeks after a federal jury delivered a sweeping verdict that Live Nation Entertainment illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, a coalition of dozens of state attorneys general has formally called…















