On April 15, a jury in the Southern District Court of New York found Live Nation Entertainment, the leading enterprise in the live event space, guilty of violating antitrust laws. Live Nation’s consolidation of market power allowed the company to achieve extremely high profits at every stage of the live event production process. The recent District Court ruling ultimately brings a glimmer of hope for concertgoers, as there is now increased pressure on Live Nation to end dynamic pricing and enact structural changes to its business model.
Read More“Live Nation Entertainment has gained significant market control over primary ticketing and live event venues, with the Department of Justice watching from the sidelines. Now, activists, politicians and consumers demand trust busting action.“
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