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  • What Price-Gouging Monopolistic Behavior? Live Nation Hawks a ‘Summer of Live’: One Week, $30 Tickets, Over 4,000 Shows
  • John Oot chats the future of live music, fan experiences and more [Interview]
  • Tencent Music is quietly building a live music empire. Concerts could become the streaming giant’s ultimate differentiat

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

What Price-Gouging Monopolistic Behavior? Live Nation Hawks a ‘Summer of Live’: One Week, $30 Tickets, Over 4,000 Shows

Live Nation announces Summer of Live, kicking off with a week of $30 tickets to over 4,000 shows, spanning numerous genres in venues of all sizes. Just after their major court loss...

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earmilk.com /3 weeks ago

John Oot chats the future of live music, fan experiences and more [Interview]

As the live music industry shifts toward fewer, higher-impact shows, John Oot, Chief Marketing Officer of Concert Stuff Group, sees not a slowdown, but a strategic recalibration. I...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music is quietly building a live music empire. Concerts could become the streaming giant’s ultimate differentiat...

TME's non-subscription music services revenue, encompassing live concerts, advertising, and merchandise, jumped 28.0% YoY to RMB 1.94 billion (USD $282 million) in Q1 Source

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ajournalofmusicalthings.com /1 month ago

Just announced: Live Nation’s annual $30 concert ticket sale

Live Nation is the world’s biggest concert promoter. The company also owns a number of amphitheatres. The company’s job is to fill as many of those seats with bums as they possibly...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Providence-backed ATG Entertainment launches ATG Live, a dedicated concerts, comedy and events division across 18 US ven...

"We see tremendous opportunity ahead and are excited to continue expanding our reach while delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences and partners across the U.S." Source

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latimes.com /2 weeks ago

Is 'Blue Dot Fever' a real problem for the concert industry?

Touring is 'too risky, and there's not as much upside,' said veteran manager Michael Kaminsky.

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Live Music in Spain Generates Over $6.8 Billion in 2025

A new study by Sympathy for the Lawyer and Incentiva Music quantifies the total impact of concerts and festivals on the Spanish economy.

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musicconnection.com /2 days ago

COURT HOLDS LIVE NATION MONOPOLIZED THE MARKET FOR CONCERT TICKETS

A Federal court jury in New York recently held that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, had an illegal monopoly on concert ticket sales. Live Nation/Ticketmaster used its...

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thatericalper.com /3 weeks ago

Live Streaming Pay-Per-View Market Headed for $4.2 Billion by 2030 as Demand for Exclusive Content Surges

The live streaming pay-per-view market is on a serious growth trajectory. A new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com projects the global market will expand from $1.88 billion in 2025...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

Live Nation Q1 revenue hits $3.8B, up 12% YoY, but $450M legal accrual drives $371M operating loss

Live Nation largely attributed the loss to a $450 million legal accrual, which impacted its operating income and earnings per share by $1.93. Source

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scmp.com /4 weeks ago

China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands

Dianjiang, a small county tucked away in southwestern China’s Chongqing, was transformed into a bustling live music hub in April as fans flocked to a concert headlined by Mandopop...

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thatericalper.com /4 weeks ago

The Numbers Behind the Music: What the Highest-Grossing Concert Tours of All Time Tell Us (Updated For May, 2026)

There is a thread that runs through almost every entry on the list of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, and it goes deeper than talent or fame. It is longevity, reinv...

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cnbc.com /1 month ago

Owning the stage: Look past Live Nation's legal troubles to see a growing, high-margin venue business

Live Nation's stock hasn't caught up to the possibility that the company, once freed from its legal overhang, can capture more fan dollars.

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ajournalofmusicalthings.com /3 weeks ago

Live Nation doesn’t seem to be afraid of “Blue Dot Fever”

“Blue Dot Fever” is the phrase of the week. It describes the horror felt by artists, managers, promoters, and venues when the Tickemaster seating chart shows a sea of blue dots ind...

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thesource.com /1 month ago

Live Nation Launches “Summer of Live” Concert Tickets Nationwide

Live Nation has launched its nationwide “Summer of Live” campaign, offering $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts across the United States and Canada. The weeklong promotion runs...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

A Single Fan’s Bootleg Recordings of Over 10,000 Concerts Are Now a Curated Online Archive

A fan’s recordings of over 10,000 concerts across four decades are now becoming a curated online archive, thanks to a group of volunteers. Since 1984, a music fan named Aadam Jacob...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 week ago

Billie Eilish Concert Film Crashes In Week 2: James Cameron-Directed Film Drops 88% as Broader Demo Fails to Materialize

After a strong opening weekend, Billie Eilish’s concert film takes a nosedive in its second week, failing to reach outside its core audience. The premiere of Billie Eilish’s concer...

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independent.co.uk /6 days ago

‘Climate of fear’ grips live music as MPs demand market dominance investigation

A new report from the Business and Trade Committee demands that ticketing giant Live Nation face comprehensive scrutiny

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rollingstone.com /4 weeks ago

Indie Venue Owners Have Wanted ‘Justice for Years.’ The Live Nation Verdict Could Change Everything

“The jury gave us the verdict to build” a better concert industry, writes the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association. “The court now has to be bold enough...

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thatericalper.com /3 weeks ago

Blue Dot Fever: What’s Happening in Live Music and Why the Future Is Brighter Than You Think

If you’ve been following music news lately, you’ve probably noticed something a little unsettling. Tours are getting cancelled. Postponements are piling up. And a new phrase has st...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 days ago

Is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ Coming for Mid-Tier Festivals? One Analyst Issues a Dire Forecast

Mid-tier festivals might be next to suffer from “blue dot fever,” according to analyst Annick Maas. The growing malady of “blue dot fever,” the phenomenon of seats going largely un...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

As K-pop concert revenues rise, HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG plot music festival joint venture

News arrives as live music becomes an increasingly important revenue stream for K-pop's biggest companies Source

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lamag.com /2 weeks ago

Seeing Live Music in L.A. is Getting Harder – A New Bill Wants to Change That

A new state law would cap concert ticket resale prices at 10% above face value The post Seeing Live Music in L.A. is Getting Harder – A New Bill Wants to Change That appeared first...

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deadline.com /3 weeks ago

AMC Theatres Launching New Live Concert Experience With Arena One  

AMC, the world’s largest exhibitor, and new live entertainment company Arena One have set a June launch for a live concert venture that will beam events in real time to more than 3...

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