Category: Industry Trends
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Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi to Lead U.S.A 250th Anniversary Concerts
Read more: Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi to Lead U.S.A 250th Anniversary ConcertsBruce and Bon Jovi Kick-Off 250th Anniversary The New Jersey natives will be set to headline a two-night concert event this summer, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A in New Jersey. The concert will be taking place on June 4th and 5th at the OceanFirst Bank Center. From there, Bruce Springsteen will be kicking…
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The $2 Trillion Future of Live Events: What It Means for Ticket Brokers
Read more: The $2 Trillion Future of Live Events: What It Means for Ticket BrokersThe Live Events Industry is Accelerating The live events industry isn’t just back, it’s scaling toward a new level entirely. Recent reporting points to a future where the global live experiences market could approach $2 trillion, driven by sustained demand across concerts, sports, festivals, and immersive entertainment. For ticket brokers, this isn’t just an industry…
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DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case
Read more: DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust CaseThe Settlement The Department of Justice and Live Nation reached a settlement agreement in the antitrust case that involved multiple states, with other marketplaces (Seatgeek and StubHub) also involved. There will be 13 amphitheaters taken from Live Nation and Ticketmaster must offer venues the opportunity to strike a non-exclusive agreement with artists. Back in 2024,…
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The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize Prices
Read more: The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize PricesThe secondary ticket market has become one of the most misunderstood parts of the live events ecosystem. Every time ticket prices spike for a major tour or playoff game, the conversation quickly shifts to blaming resellers. But the reality is more complicated and far more economic. Resellers don’t create the demand for tickets.They respond to…
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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…
