Independent Venues and Talent Organizations Rally for Reform Against Blanket Licensing Practices at NIVA’26

Minneapolis, MN – The critical intersection of intellectual property rights, fair compensation for artists, and the economic viability of live music venues took center stage at the National Independent Venue…

Free The Night demand urgent reform to Northern Irish licensing laws in open letter

Nightlife advocacy group Free The Night (FTN) has issued a compelling open letter, signed by prominent figures in the music and cultural sectors, demanding urgent and comprehensive reform of Northern…

Historic Verdict Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster in Violation of Antitrust Laws, Prompting Calls for Systemic Reform

Following a landmark verdict delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, a federal jury found that concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, violated both federal and state antitrust laws,…