Ticketing

Viagogo, a prominent ticket-resale website, has successfully defended itself against a staggering €1 million ($1.13 million) fine that was issued by Italy's Autorita Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (A... Read More...

Now there's even more to love! But is this good for music fans, artists, or even the broader concert industry?  According to partnership details disclosed Wednesday afternoon, Ticketmaster is now installing ... Read More...

The biggest tours made even more money in 2011, but this may be a short-term grab. According to Pollstar, the largest 100 treks in North America improved revenues by 16 percent to $1.12 billion, but ticket p... Read More...

The concert industry is under serious pressure, but an interesting direct-to-fan shift is happening. Suddenly, bands like LCD Soundsystem and the Pixies are selling out shows by selling straight to their ema... Read More...

Ticket prices seem so high, yet talent fees are often astronomical. Here's one slide (from a healthy Live Nation presentation stack of 148) that illustrates the math. Avg. Face Value: $55.65 Tax (approx.... Read More...

The concert industry's favorite bad guy is now getting pummeled. After a Springsteen-inspired flare-up, the investigatory and legal flurry surrounding Ticketmaster keeps intensifying, across several fronts. ... Read More...