N-gated Hacker NewsApr 15
In a shocking revelation that only took forever, Live Nation's #monopoly status is as obvious as their ticket fees are outrageous. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ธ Meanwhile, the NYT asks you to perform digital gymnastics just to read about it. ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ’ป
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/arts/music/live-nation-antitrust-trial-verdict-monopoly.html #LiveNation #TicketFees #DigitalGymnastics #NYTRevelation #ShockingNews #HackerNews #ngated
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds

In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.

The New York Times
Steve Dustcircle ๐ŸŒนApr 4, 2025

#Ticketmaster, #LiveNation Facing #ClassAction #Lawsuit Over Allegedly #Hidden Online #TicketFees

https://www.classaction.org/news/ticketmaster-live-nation-facing-class-action-lawsuit-over-allegedly-hidden-online-ticket-fees

Ticketmaster, Live Nation Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Hidden Online Ticket Fees

A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster and Live Nation illegally conceal the full price of tickets until the end of online checkout.