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Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance

Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation

The Guardian - UK

Rich man says overpriced concert tickets are too cheap

Concert tickets have become increasingly expensive over the last decade. The concept of going from a show has evolved past just seeing one of your faves perform into a fusion social media event and community interaction? But one man thinks that you’re still getting a bargain out there for wildly…

The Mary Sue

Ticketmaster to give fans more information after uproar in way Oasis tickets were sold in the UK

Ticketmaster has committed to changes after facing criticism over ticket sales for Oasis' reunion concerts in the U.K. this summer

The Independent UK

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The changes Ticketmaster will make following government criticism

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The Independent UK

Ticketmaster Agrees Clearer Prices After Oasis Probe

US ticket sales giant Ticketmaster has agreed to more transparent pricing following widespread anger over the exorbitant costs paid by some fans for the Oasis reunion tour, Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday.

International Business Times

Ticketmaster to clarify prices before checkout after Oasis fiasco prompted investigation

Ticketmaster has agreed to provide clearer ticket pricing details after being probed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after the Oasis ticketing fiasco.

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Ticketmaster agrees to changes after probe into Oasis reunion tour tickets fiasco

Fans will also be told at least 24 hours before a ticket sale begins if tiered pricing will be used and what that means

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Ticketmaster ordered to make major changes following Oasis fiasco

Ticketmaster offered Oasis tickets at different prices after fans waited in lengthy queues

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster forced to change pricing and sales tactics after Oasis row

Company must be clearer about what fans will pay and avoid ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMA

The Guardian - UK

This Stock Made Taylor Swift Fans Its Enemies. Now the FTC Is Taking Aim.

From Swiftie outrage to a regulatory crackdown, Live Nation now finds itself center stage for all the wrong reasons.

Barchart

“The concert is underpriced and has been for a long time”: Live Nation CEO seems to suggest that gig ticket prices are too LOW

“They beat me up if we charge $800 for Beyoncé” moans Michael Rapino

MusicRadar

Singer d4vd cancels US, Europe tours amid investigation into teen’s death

Police say singer is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

Al Jazeera

“Live entertainment should be accessible to all of us. It should not cost an arm and a leg to attend your favourite musician’s show”: US trade body sues Ticketmaster, alleging underhand tactics to inflate secondary market prices

US consumers could have been swindled out of billions

MusicRadar

NFL Week 3 Ticket Prices: Cheapest Seats for Every Game

Week 3 of the NFL season is upon us, with some exciting matchups as the 2025 season begins to take shape.

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The Independent UK

D4vd tour dates removed from websites after the discovery of a girl's body in Los Angeles

The last two remaining dates in singer d4vd’s U.S. tour and multiple stops in his upcoming European tour have been removed from ticketing websites

Benzinga

Fans Paid Billions More — Now Ticketmaster Faces A Monumental FTC Lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by seven states, on Thursday filed suit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, accusing the companies of facilitating illegal ticket brokering and deceiving consumers with hidden fees and resale practices.

The Independent UK

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics

The Independent UK

Feds sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation, claiming groups ‘worked with’ scalpers to increase profits

The Federal Trade Commission claims in a lawsuit that Ticketmaster and Live Nation knowingly enabled scalpers to illegally buy tickets, effectively collaborating with them to boost profits

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International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande Fans Fume As Ticketmaster UK Crashes During Eternal Sunshine Tour Presale

Ticketmaster UK crashed during Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine presale, leaving fans stuck in queues, locked out and worried about rising resale prices.

Everybody Loves Your Money

Why Are Cities Adding “Entertainment Taxes” on Concert Tickets

Concert tickets were already pricey, and now cities are tacking on something new: the “entertainment tax.” That’s right—your next trip to see a favorite band might include a fee that has nothing to do with the artist, the venue, or even Ticketmaster. These city-imposed taxes are spreading fast, and fans…

The Guardian - UK

Resale ‘subterfuge’: Viagogo sent fan his tickets along with a stranger’s passport

Experiences of booking for big London gigs underscore the opaque practices of some online platforms

The Independent UK

How a pop band is taking aim at the rising cost of living

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The Independent UK

Pop band Only the Poets announce Brixton Academy show with £1 tickets

Group wanted to make sure show was ‘open to everyone’ amid cost-of-living crisis and skyrocketing prices for in-demand tours

Barchart

3 Stocks to Buy Now for a New Era of Taylor Swift

Here are three music stocks well-positioned to benefit from what could be called a “new era of Taylor Swift.”

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Open Ticket Prices: Cheapest and Most Expensive Tickets By Round

How much does it cost to attend the 2025 U.S. Open?

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