The New York Times – Music:
The president and chief financial officer of Live Nation testified that the biggest problem it faced with the Taylor Swift tour was an onslaught of bots that crowded out fans and attacked Ticketmaster’s servers.
Category: Live Nation Entertainment Inc
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Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster’s Parent Company
The New York Times – Music:
In a lawsuit filed on Friday in a California court, a group of 26 fans said Ticketmaster had engaged in anticompetitive conduct.
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans
The New York Times – Music:
Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”
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Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus
The New York Times – Music:
Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.
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Coachella Kicks Off a High-Stakes, Still Uncertain Concert Season
The New York Times – Music:
The live music industry is expecting a record year, as shows return in force following pandemic shutdowns. But coronavirus cases, and related setbacks, are complicating plans.
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Major Music Companies Pause Business in Russia
The New York Times – Music:
The three major record conglomerates and the touring giant Live Nation are suspending operations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while individual artists have canceled tour dates.
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Houston Officials Worried About Crowd Control Before Travis Scott Took the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
On the day of the show, the Houston police chief said that he visited Mr. Scott in his trailer and shared his concerns about the crowd.