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Live Nation is devouring live music $1B investment

Live Nation invests $1B in new venues in 18 smaller U.S. cities

Live Nation invests $1B in 18 new venues across the U.S. “bringing more big shows to smaller cities.”

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Nation is devouring live music $1B investment

Live Nation is devouring live music, says Wall Street Journal

Live Nation is devouring live music and the live music industry, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company’s “flywheel” approach fueled its rise and could lead to its breakup as the Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit continues.

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC probes Live Nation AEG StubHub

FTC probes Live Nation and AEG collusion, warns StubHub

Live Nation and competitor AEG are being investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over refunds for pandemic-era concert cancellations. Separately, the FTC has warned StubHub that it must act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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4 Takeaways from the Live Nation Earnings Call Q1 2025

Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary missed forecasts, reporting an overall revenue decrease of 11% in Q1 2025. But the concert giant predicted a record year ahead based on advance ticket sales and tour volume.

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Nation predicts a record 2025: ‘No pullback’ in demand

Live Nation predicts a record 2025 despite a drop in Q1 revenue reported after the markets closed on Thursday. The concert giant claims its on track for a record year despite global economic uncertainty.

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Stocks underperform as markets drop Monday

Live music stocks followed the overall U.S. markets downward last week. On Monday morning, overall U.S. market futures fell as much as another 400 points.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DoJ holds closed door meeting on unfair live event practices

Closed door DoJ meeting on ticketing, live events last week

Last week, the Randy Nichols representing the National Independent Talent Association (NITO) was among the stakeholders that attended a closed door discussion at the Department of Justice on unfair practices in the live events industry.

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks tick up Tuesday [UPDATED]

Most major live music stocks were on the rise mid-day Tuesday as the overall U.S. markets ticked upward.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks Pre-Market Trading Monday

This past week, U.S. equity markets rebounded sharply from recent volatility, driven by easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports. But, live music and entertainment stocks underperformed relative to the broader market.​

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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