Category: Industry News
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Olympic Momentum Drives Surge in PWHL Ticket Demand
Read more: Olympic Momentum Drives Surge in PWHL Ticket DemandMajor international moments continue to prove their impact on the ticket marketplace, and recent data surrounding women’s hockey highlights just how quickly demand can shift. Following the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team’s Olympic gold medal victory, ticket marketplace activity for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) saw an immediate spike, reinforcing the strong connection between global…
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Live Nation Calls Out DOJ to Settle Antitrust Case
Read more: Live Nation Calls Out DOJ to Settle Antitrust CaseLive Nation Calls out DOJ Live Nation calls on DOJ to settle the Antitrust case stating that this week’s ruling that trimmed back government claims effectively ended any path to dismantling the company. Dan Wall, Executive Vice President of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for Live Nation, that this case needs to be put to rest…
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Buffalo Leaders Call for Real Ticketing Reform: Why Primary Market Transparency Matters
Read more: Buffalo Leaders Call for Real Ticketing Reform: Why Primary Market Transparency MattersA coalition of Buffalo faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and community organizations is urging New York lawmakers to rethink how they approach ticketing reform. Their message is clear: if the goal is affordability and access, policymakers should focus on primary market control — not restrict resale competition. For brokers, operators, and serious market participants, this…
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Kid Rock Teaming Up with Live Nation After Testifying Against Them in Senate
Read more: Kid Rock Teaming Up with Live Nation After Testifying Against Them in SenateUnexpected Team-Up It has been 15 days since we last saw Kid Rock testifying against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for their “monopoly” over the ticket industry. Now, teaming up with the two corporations for his upcoming tour “Freedom 250“, by locking tickets purchased at face value. He will also be using a walled garden ticketing…
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UK Sports Attendance Reaches Record High in 2025, Even as Ticket Prices Rise
Read more: UK Sports Attendance Reaches Record High in 2025, Even as Ticket Prices RiseLive sports attendance in the United Kingdom just hit a major milestone. In 2025, 79.4 million fans attended ticketed professional sporting events, marking the highest annual total ever recorded, according to new data from sports and entertainment analytics firm Two Circles. That figure represents a 1.67 million increase year over year and surpasses the previous…
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Senate Hearing: Urging Senators to Look Beyond “Bots and Scalpers”
Read more: Senate Hearing: Urging Senators to Look Beyond “Bots and Scalpers”The Voices Of Ticket Brokers The U.S. Senate is beginning its examination of ongoing issues in the ticketing marketplace, and consumers are urging lawmakers not to fall back on the familiar pattern of blaming scalpers and bots while leaving the market structure untouched. But the real issues lie within the abuse and automation with high…
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Kid Cudi Set To Go On Tour in 2026
Read more: Kid Cudi Set To Go On Tour in 2026Cudi Taking His Talent Across the US Kid Cudi is set to go on his sixth tour this year, marking the first one since 2022, “To The Moon World Tour.” He will kick off the tour on April 28th in Phoenix, AZ, at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater, and end his tour on June 27th in…
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World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced
Read more: World Cup 2026 Schedule AnnouncedSchedule Has Been Set The full match schedule for the FIFA World Cup was set this weekend on December 6th, locking in the expanded 48-team tournament taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Cup will take place from June 11th to July 19th, with the final game taking place at MetLife Stadium…
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Oak View Group Changing The Transportation Game
Read more: Oak View Group Changing The Transportation GameA New Partnership Oak View Group and Lyft have entered into a multi-year partnership to enhance the fan experience in transportation for events at over 75 venues across the nation. The deal makes Lyft the official ride share partner for OVG-venues, benefiting fans with designated pick-up and drop-off zones, improved navigation within the events app,…
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What Are Americans Spending On Live Entertainment?
Read more: What Are Americans Spending On Live Entertainment?Increase In Live Entertainment Live entertainment is booming and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The average concert ticket costs $128.46, up 34% from the same time just six years ago, and the average show grossed more than $2.4 million, up 29% from a year ago. With an average American attending at least…
