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Dave Brooks

Dave Brooks is a veteran news reporting covering the music industry and the touring business. He previously served as a senior director for touring at Billboard.

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Toronto Demands Live Nation Pay For Rogers Centre Sound Wall

Jun 26, 2026

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2 min read

Toronto Demands Live Nation Pay For Rogers Centre Sound Wall

The promoter giant faces pressure from Toronto to pay for soundproofing measures around the stadium amid local complaints.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

BTS World Tour Leads To Fraud Spike in Asia

Jun 26, 2026

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1 min read

BTS World Tour Leads To Fraud Spike in Asia

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

Live Nation Reveals Extensive White House Contacts in New Antitrust Filing as Settlement Faces Scrutiny

Jun 26, 2026

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Live Nation Reveals Extensive White House Contacts in New Antitrust Filing as Settlement Faces Scrutiny

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Decibel & Docket Examines Jeffrey Kessler’s Potential $42 Million Payday in Live Nation Antitrust Fight

Jun 19, 2026

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Decibel & Docket Examines Jeffrey Kessler’s Potential $42 Million Payday in Live Nation Antitrust Fight

The superstar antitrust lawyer’s hybrid fee arrangement could yield more than $42 million—raising new questions about who profits from modern monopoly enforcement.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

Live Nation Strikes Back — But the States Aren't Backing Down: Inside the Post-Verdict Fight to Save (or Sink) the Jury's Antitrust Verdict

Jun 19, 2026

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5 min read

Live Nation Strikes Back — But the States Aren't Backing Down: Inside the Post-Verdict Fight to Save (or Sink) the Jury's Antitrust Verdict

Plaintiffs file twin oppositions defending a verdict that found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on every claim, as the case barrels toward a remedies showdown that could reshape the concert business

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

Elite Economists Enter Live Nation Antitrust Fight, Back DOJ’s Damages Theory in New Amicus Brief

Jun 19, 2026

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3 min read

Elite Economists Enter Live Nation Antitrust Fight, Back DOJ’s Damages Theory in New Amicus Brief

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Olivia Rodrigo Has a Message for Festival Fans: Please Stop Wearing Diapers to the Barricade

Jun 19, 2026

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1 min read

Olivia Rodrigo Has a Message for Festival Fans: Please Stop Wearing Diapers to the Barricade

We know you're a diehard fan...but that's really gross

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

How Jeffrey Kessler Got Paid to Take Down Ticketmaster

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

How Jeffrey Kessler Got Paid to Take Down Ticketmaster

Puck has key details about the unique compensation model law firm Winston Taylor utilized for the Live Nation antitrust case

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

The Fine Print of DOJ’s Settlement Leaves Ticketmaster in Place

Jun 16, 2026

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The Fine Print of DOJ’s Settlement Leaves Ticketmaster in Place

Proposed final settlement between the government and Live Nation would reshape concert ticketing without breaking up Ticketmaster

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Spotify in Talks to Stream Live Festival Video, Eyeing YouTube's Coachella Playbook

Jun 16, 2026

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2 min read

Spotify in Talks to Stream Live Festival Video, Eyeing YouTube's Coachella Playbook

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

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Outside Lands, Dead & Company and Golden Gate Park Concerts Generated $245 Million for Bay Area Economy, Study Finds

Jun 12, 2026

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Outside Lands, Dead & Company and Golden Gate Park Concerts Generated $245 Million for Bay Area Economy, Study Finds

New report underscores the growing economic importance of destination concerts and festivals as cities increasingly rely on live events to drive tourism, jobs and tax revenue.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Ontario Puts StubHub and SeatGeek in the Crosshairs

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

Ontario Puts StubHub and SeatGeek in the Crosshairs

Could Canadian crackdown serve as a preview of what's coming in the U.S. if anti-resale forces get their way

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Promoters

Jade Presents Files Chapter 11, Owing Nearly $2.9 Million — Including Refunds for 5,000 Ticket Holders

Jun 9, 2026

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Jade Presents Files Chapter 11, Owing Nearly $2.9 Million — Including Refunds for 5,000 Ticket Holders

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Q&A: Why ROSTR Is Betting Big on Venue Data

Jun 9, 2026

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4 min read

Q&A: Why ROSTR Is Betting Big on Venue Data

ROSTR founder Mark Williamson discusses the company's new venue platform, its partnership with NIVA, the role of AI in modern music-tech development, and why he believes better data can strengthen the independent live music ecosystem.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

DOJ Interviews Spotlight What Comes Next in the Live Nation-Ticketmaster Case

Jun 9, 2026

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5 min read

DOJ Interviews Spotlight What Comes Next in the Live Nation-Ticketmaster Case

Former DOJ officials discuss breakup remedies, “Robbing Them Blind” evidence and the future of the concert business

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

StubHub's FestProtect Program Is A Lame Attempt to Clean Up The Coachella Ticket Scandal

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

StubHub's FestProtect Program Is A Lame Attempt to Clean Up The Coachella Ticket Scandal

Fans offered pitiful "surprise upgrades, rewards or future festival perks" instead of meaningful consumer protections

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Venues

The Chicago Bears Are Leaving Illinois for Indiana— Here's the Full Story

Jun 5, 2026

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4 min read

The Chicago Bears Are Leaving Illinois for Indiana— Here's the Full Story

The Chicago Bears, one of the NFL's oldest and most storied franchises, announced on Friday that they plan to build a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana — effectively abandoning the state of Illinois after over a century there. If you haven't been following this drama, here's everything you need to know.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

L-Acoustics Unveils ‘L1’ at Hollywood Bowl, Promising a New Era for Live Sound

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

L-Acoustics Unveils ‘L1’ at Hollywood Bowl, Promising a New Era for Live Sound

French loud speaker company unveils its next-generation line-array system and AI-powered Source Intelligence platform at the Hollywood Bowl, promising more power, tighter control and faster deployment for the world’s biggest tours and festivals.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Spotify Launches ‘Reserved’ Ticketing Program to Connect Artists With Real Fans

May 27, 2026

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Spotify Launches ‘Reserved’ Ticketing Program to Connect Artists With Real Fans

New initiative will give eligible listeners early access to concert tickets for select tours, as Spotify deepens its investment in live music and fan-driven ticketing experiences.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Live Nation On Trial

Live Nation Escalates Fight to Overturn Antitrust Verdict With Sweeping New Motion

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Live Nation Escalates Fight to Overturn Antitrust Verdict With Sweeping New Motion

After seeking a new trial last week, concert giant now argues prosecutors failed to prove monopoly power, coercion, or consumer harm in Ticketmaster case.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Live Nation Seeks New Trial, Says ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Evidence Poisoned Antitrust Verdict

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

Live Nation Seeks New Trial, Says ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Evidence Poisoned Antitrust Verdict

Concert giant argues jury was swayed by inflammatory emails, stale evidence, and flawed instructions after sweeping ruling in Ticketmaster monopoly case.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks
Thirty-four states want to destroy Live Nation as we know it

May 21, 2026

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Thirty-four states want to destroy Live Nation as we know it

Today, in a landmark filing with a federal judge in Manhattan, attorneys general from across the country demanded that Live Nation be forced to spin off Ticketmaster, sell its amphitheaters, and pay back billions in overcharges — and they want it to start now, not after the DOJ finishes its own deal.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

Thirty-four states want to destroy Live Nation as we know it

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

Thirty-four states want to destroy Live Nation as we know it

Today, in a landmark filing with a federal judge in Manhattan, attorneys general from across the country demanded that Live Nation be forced to spin off Ticketmaster, sell its amphitheaters, and pay back billions in overcharges — and they want it to start now, not after the DOJ finishes its own deal.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

News

ROSTR, Please & Thank You Expand Partnership Into Data, Events and Commerce

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

ROSTR, Please & Thank You Expand Partnership Into Data, Events and Commerce

The category-exclusive deal expands beyond sponsorship as both companies bet on deeper relationships — and better information — driving the future of the music business.

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks

Festivals

Disney+ Joins Hulu to Stream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and ACL Worldwide

May 19, 2026

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1 min read

Disney+ Joins Hulu to Stream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and ACL Worldwide

Disney+ and Hulu will also revive Live Set, the on-site studio programming featuring artist interviews, backstage access, and behind-the-scenes coverage

Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks
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