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Lawsuit Accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of ‘Racketeering Activity’

November 18, 2024
Live Nation, Ticketmaster, lawsuit
Demand, Inflation Drive Up Live Entertainment Ticket Prices
Economy // April 24, 2022

Concert tickets have been going up in price, which has been difficult for frequent music fans, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (April 23). “It sucks for sure because I’ve had to miss out on other big concerts to go to these ones,” said Enya...

Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging
Economy // May 15, 2020

Live concert tickets, already rising in recent years amid monopoly-related fears, could see even more expensive turns if smaller companies and venues are shut out due to the pandemic. A letter from lawmakers Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal and Cory Booker to the Justice Department’s top...

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Lawsuit Accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of ‘Racketeering Activity’

November 18, 2024
A new lawsuit brought by fans of Taylor Swift and other musicians reportedly accuses Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, of colluding with other organizations to drive up ticket prices. The plaintiffs allege that this conduct violates the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as the organizations colluded with partners in such a way as […]

Demand, Inflation Drive Up Live Entertainment Ticket Prices

April 24, 2022
Concert tickets have been going up in price, which has been difficult for frequent music fans, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (April 23). “It sucks for sure because I’ve...

Senators Ask DOJ To Keep Eye On Event Ticket Price Gouging

May 15, 2020
Live concert tickets, already rising in recent years amid monopoly-related fears, could see even more expensive turns if smaller companies and venues are shut out due to the pandemic. A...