Tag: Ticket Brokers
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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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Live Nation’s Antitrust Defense Keeps Pointing to Resale. But the Bigger Question Is Market Power.
Read more: Live Nation’s Antitrust Defense Keeps Pointing to Resale. But the Bigger Question Is Market Power.As the federal antitrust case against Live Nation moves deeper into a critical stage, the company’s legal defense appears to be following a familiar playbook: shift blame away from the primary market and toward resale, bots, and competing platforms. According to recent reporting, the company is also attempting to exclude or weaken expert testimony that…
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Ontario Updated Ticket Resale Cap Language on Bill 94
Read more: Ontario Updated Ticket Resale Cap Language on Bill 94Could Fans be Affected The Most? Ontario proposed a crackdown on ticket resale pricing a week ago, but has since updated the language in Bill 94. Bill 94 bars anyone from selling a ticket on the secondary market, or facilitating a sale for an amount above the ticket’s face value, including fees and service charges.…
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Judge Pushes for Transparency in Live Nation Settlement as Scrutiny Intensifies
Read more: Judge Pushes for Transparency in Live Nation Settlement as Scrutiny IntensifiesThe proposed federal settlement between the Department of Justice and Live Nation is entering a new phase, one defined less by resolution and more by scrutiny. This week, Judge Arun Subramanian ordered all settling parties to publicly outline their roadmap for moving the agreement through Tunney Act review. A joint filing is due by March…
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Ontario Moving Forward to Ban Ticket Resale Above Face Value
Read more: Ontario Moving Forward to Ban Ticket Resale Above Face ValueBan of Ticket Resale is on The Rise in Ontario Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, is moving forward with plans to ban ticket resale above the original purchase price. This comes after years of debate over how best it is to eliminate scalping and soaring ticket prices. The Ticket Sales Act of 2017 will be amended…
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Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket Protection
Read more: Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket ProtectionLive event demand remains strong heading into 2026, but rising ticket prices are changing how fans approach their purchases. As ticket costs increase, more buyers are turning to ticket protection to safeguard their investment. A recent survey from Allianz Partners found that 87% of respondents plan to attend at least one live event in 2026,…
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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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Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) Kicks Off March 10th, 2026
Read more: Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) Kicks Off March 10th, 2026Hear From Our Industry Leaders and Lawmakers The Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) will be hosting its annual conference on March 10-13, 2026 in Hollywood, FL. This conference is focused on promoting transparency and fair practices within the ticket industry. This conference isn’t just focused on the ticket industry but to bring together businesses, advocates,…
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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…
