Bipartisan States Reject Live Nation Settlement, Push for Ticketmaster Sale
More than two dozen states and the District of Columbia have rejected a proposed settlement between the Department of Justice and Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster. The deal aimed to address monopoly issues in live music events but was deemed insufficient by the states. The agreement would have required Live Nation to sell off thirteen amphitheaters, stop forcing artists to use its services, and allow venues to choose non-exclusive ticketing deals. Ticketmaster would also have opened its platform to rivals like SeatGeek. However, state attorneys general from both parties criticized the plan, arguing it does not fix the core monopoly problem or help fans with high ticket prices. The states plan to continue their own lawsuit against Live Nation, seeking a Ticketmaster sale and refunds for consumers. Live Nation views the original deal as a win for artists and fans, but the states remain committed to fighting in court without federal backing to restore a fair market.
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