Ticketmaster & Live Nation Entertainment to be investigated by US Department of Justice following Taylor Swift ticket sale
“We want to apologize to Taylor and all of her fans – especially those who had a terrible experience trying to purchase tickets,” said Ticketmaster, following a pre-sale for Taylor…
Snapchat and Live Nation to bring augmented reality experience to festivals such as EDC Las Vegas
Attempting to change live events forever, Snapchat and Live Nation are introducing AR to a number of events. “They help artists tell their stories and bring music to life” Snapchat…
Live Nation is ceasing business with Russia following Ukraine invasion
It is impossible to remain indifferent to what is happening in Ukraine these days. No matter where you are geographically, Eastern Europe seems to have become closer to everyone, especially…
Live Nation selling ticket stubs as NFTs for upcoming Swedish House Mafia tour
For years, many concert-goers have taken pride in collecting their ticket stubs for all the shows they attend. These stubs hold a special place in the attendee’s heart. That ticket…
Live Nation behind new arena in São Paulo, set to open in 2024
São Paulo, the world’s fourth largest city, will soon be home to a brand-new, multipurpose, 20,000-capacity arena, with Live Nation, Oak View Group and GL Events partnering to see the project…
Live Nation strives to get Canada back on the touring map
For the first time in 18 months, Canada is opening their doors to US-based artists to begin performing on the countries stages. Since March 18th, 2020, Canada has closed off its…
Live Nation to require vaccination or negative test for entry into all events
With many festivals in the United States currently announcing that they will soon require a vaccine or negative test to enter their event, Live Nation has revealed they will now…
Live Nation allowing artists to require Covid-19 vaccine proof or negative test for U.S. events
With many promoters trying to navigate their way through safely hosting events during the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest one, Live Nation, has introduced a big decision that will impact the…
Live Nation reports a major increase in revenue in Q2 2021
Defying all expectations, concert giant Live Nation has seen a big increase in earnings in Q2 2021, according to a report detailing its performance specifics for that period. Looking at…
Live Nation poised for strong 2022 and beyond with booked events and tours
Despite losses and nearly non-existent revenues, Live Nation is prepared to bounce back and welcome a stronger year in 2022 as the music industry recovers. With the event and touring space set to…
Live Nation CEO foresees a bright 2022 and a massive return of live music
Michael Rapino, the Live Nation CEO is excited about the future and based on the strong demand for tickets and solid vaccination programmes, he is predicting a huge 2022 for the…
Live Nation announces bold post-Covid plans for 2021
It doesn’t take a genius to work out that 2020 has been a bit of a rough-ride for the live events industry, as it has for the world as a…
Live Nation suffers 95% revenue loss in third quarter of 2020
As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the entertainment industry with cancelled or postponed shows, widespread job reductions, severe revenue losses, leaving music fans and employees in emotional…
Live Nation’s CEO shares optimism ahead of 2021 festival season
The COVID-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc across every industry, but perhaps one of the most affected has been the events circuit. With cancellation upon cancellation flooding in across the…
Live Nation forced to cancel drive-in events due to Coronavirus
Coronavirus pandemic has definitely changed the whole world and our perception of it. We were all forced to adapt to the new normal and the event industry is no exception…