UK music fests call for investigation into Live Nation’s ‘market dominance’ The UK's Association of Independent Festivals renewed their accusations towards Live Nation, citing dangerous market dominance of large music events.
Live Nation, Hardware, and Onelove replace Stereosonic with new multi-city event, FestivalX FestivalX will take the place of the previously five-city spanning but currently inactive Stereosonic festival.
Post Malone announces inaugural ‘Posty Fest’ It’s beerbongs & bentleys, and in Post Malone’s own words, a 'blockbuster lineup' for the chart topping rapper’s first-ever 'Posty Fest.'
Forget tickets – Ticketmaster seeks to use facial recognition for concert entry They would use 'cutting-edge facial recognition technology, enabling you to associate your digital ticket with your image, then just walk into the show.'
Live Nation details Festival Passport expansion for 2018-2019 season Live Nation reveals major expansions to the program.
The US Department of Justice pins Live Nation as potential monopoly The DOJ is investigating possible antitrust violations by Live Nation, according to a report by the New York Times. More info here.
VELD Music Festival announces 2018 lineup VELD Music Festival in Toronto has announced its 2018 lineup, featuring Migos, DJ Snake, REZZ, and more.
Live Nation settles Songkick lawsuit for $110-million Live Nation's Ticketmaster has settled its two-year lawsuit with Songkick, where it will pay the company's owners $110 million and acquire its assets.
HARD Summer moves forward despite Gary Richards departure Amid speculation, HARD has announced HARD Summer will indeed persist into 2018, despite the loss of its legendary leadership, Gary Richards.