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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From New Bedford to Foo Fighters’ Studio: High School Rock Band Gets the Rockstar Treatment in L.A.

Students from New Bedford recorded at Studio 606, met members of Face to Face and No Doubt, and got a firsthand look at the music industry during a four-day trip funded by Musack.

Man Sues Live Nation and Hollywood Palladium Over Women-Only Rave, Seeks Class Action Status

Judge Likely To Put Off Live Nation-Ticketmaster "Breakup" Decision Til 2027

“We’ve come 90% of the way -- the only outstanding question is when the discovery will actually kick off,” judge explained at a Thursday hearing

Shut up about Blue Dot Fever already

Jay-Z’s Comeback Faces a Modern Reality Check

California's "Fans First Act" Takes Aim at Ticket Scalping

AB 1720 would cap resale ticket prices at 10% above face value. Supporters say it's long overdue. Opponents say it hands Ticketmaster a gift.

Drake is playing chess with the Iceman rollout — and most artists aren't even at the board

Two years of silence, a controlled explosion, and an ice block hiding a release date in the middle of Toronto. Say what you want about Drake — the man knows how to run a campaign.

Bieberchella Becomes Fraudapalooza Thanks To Stubhub Inventory Problems

Wristband cancellations create a tailspin effect at this year's festival

The Music Industry's Intelligence Layer: Inside ROSTR's Ambitious Rebuild

CEO Mark Williamson on transforming the way the music business finds, shares, and acts on information — and why the industry is finally listening.

Everywhere At Once: How the UK Is Reinventing Live Music, One Local Stage at a Time