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# Live Nation fights US Verdict; UK  alleges 'Climate of Fear'
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/live-nation-fights-us-verdict-uk-alleges-climate-of-fear/
- Published: 2026-05-26T13:55:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-26T16:08:06.000Z
- Description: Live Nation is fighting back against the recent U.S. anti-trust verdict against. Meanwhile in the UK a new battle is just starting.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Live Nation trial, Live Nation UK, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, live music industry, #trending

Late last week, [Live Nation](https://www.hypebot.com/tag/live-nation/) filed two motions in New York Federal Court to set a new trial or overturn the recent monopoly verdict against it. 

“In the end, the jury **verdict is legally indefensible.**” [said](https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-asks-judge-to-overturn-monopoly-verdict/?ref=hypebot.com) Live Nation in the filing. 

“The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter. Pending motions will determine whether the liability and damages rulings stand,” the company [said](https://newsroom.livenation.com/statements/statement-from-live-nation-entertainment/?ref=hypebot.com) in a statement. "We remain confident that the ultimate outcome of the States’ case will not be materially different than what is envisioned by the DOJ settlement."

![Live Nation Ticketmaster UK 'Climate Of Fear'](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/2026/05/UK-Flag.gif)

## **UK 'Climate Of Fear'**

In the UK, Live Nationand [Ticketmaster](https://www.hypebot.com/tag/ticketmaster/) have come under fire from the **Parliament**. 

Following a months-long inquiry into the UK live market, the **Commons Business and Trade Committee** called for a **"full market investigation" of the "climate of fear"** across the industry allegedly caused by Live Nation's dominance and business practices.

The inquiry found that Live Nation directly controlled **58% of the 23.1 million tickets sold in the UK** in 2025, rising to 66% when affiliated companies are included.

"The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) should launch a full market investigation into the live music industry before the end of 2026," said the [report](https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/53229/documents/297817/default?ref=hypebot.com).