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Live Nation Acquires Controlling Stake in Mexican Promoter OCESA Entertainment

July 25, 2019

Live Nation has confirmed yet another major acquisition. In little under a year, the live entertainment giant has acquired DF Entertainment, Neste – forming joint venture Neste Live! – Norway’s Tons of Rock ... Read More...

Irish Competition Regulators Clear Live Nation’s MCD Production Acquisition

Daniel Sanchez

July 8, 2019

Last summer, as part of the global promoter’s acquisition spree, Live Nation confirmed a purchase in Ireland. As part of LN-Gaiety Holdings (LNG), a UK joint venture by the mega-promoter and Denis Desmond’s ... Read More...

Live Nation UK Launches an EDM Division, Electronic Nation

Daniel Sanchez

June 11, 2019

Live Nation UK has launched a new electronic music division. Dubbed Electronic Nation, Scott Barton, the global live promoter’s division of Cream, will lead the new company. Based in London, Electronic Nati... Read More...

As Part of $20-$25 Million Spending Spree, Live Nation Acquires LA's Spaceland Presents

Live Nation’s Acquisition Spree Continues With LA’s Spaceland Presents

Daniel Sanchez

May 20, 2019

Live Nation has acquired Los Angeles’ Spaceland Presents as part of a $20 million-plus spending spree in Southern California. Spaceland Presents, a Los Angeles-based concert promoter, owns popular small venu... Read More...

Live Nation Acquires PDH Music In Denmark — But Faces Another Regulatory Investigation

Daniel Sanchez

May 15, 2019

Live Nation has made another key acquisition — but regulators in Europe are taking notice. The global promoter’s division in Denmark has acquired PDH Music, a Danish booking agency and artist management comp... Read More...

Live Nation’s Q1 2019 — $1.7 Billion in Revenue, $24 Million in Operating Losses

Daniel Sanchez

May 3, 2019

Live Nation has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 2019). Live Nation’s revenue grew 17% year-over-year to $1.7 billion. Yet, the company also posted an operating loss of $24 mi... Read More...

Appeals Court Finds Live Nation Not Liable for Drunken Festivalgoer Breaking Her Ankle

Appeals Court Finds Live Nation Not Liable for a Drunk Festivalgoer’s Broken Ankle

Daniel Sanchez

April 22, 2019

No, drunk festivalgoers can’t sue Live Nation — or any US-based venues — for breaking a bone after a heavy day of drinking. Good news for Live Nation. A Michigan court of appeals has found the promoter, a... Read More...

Federal Judge Dismisses Class-Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster

Federal Judge Tosses ‘Scalpergate’ Class Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster

Daniel Sanchez

April 5, 2019

A sneaky contract clause has ‘saved’ Ticketmaster in the US. But, the ticketing giant may not get away so easily in the UK. Bad news for Ticketmaster consumers angered over 'Scalpergate'. A federal judge... Read More...

Live Nation Swiftly Fires Abusive “Emotional Terrorist” Heather Parry

Daniel Sanchez

February 22, 2019

Following a two-month investigation into her alleged hostile abuse of co-workers, Live Nation has promptly fired Heather Parry. The move comes several months after Variety obtained an important recording abo... Read More...

Live Nation Acquires Norway’s Tons of Rock Music Festival

Daniel Sanchez

February 21, 2019

Live Nation's shopping spree continues. Last week, Live Nation confirmed a major acquisition. The Finnish division of the entertainment promoter completely acquired Blockfest, Finland’s leading hip-hop fe... Read More...

Live Nation Acquires Neste, Forming a New Live Joint Venture — Neste Live!

Daniel Sanchez

February 14, 2019

Neste marks the fourth acquisition Live Nation has made so far this year. Live Nation Entertainment has made another important acquisition. The live entertainment giant has acquired a majority stake in Ne... Read More...

Live Nation Places Heather Parry, “an Emotional Terrorist,” on Leave

Daniel Sanchez

December 24, 2018

Just how long did Live Nation ignore employees’ verbal abuse claims against Heather Parry? Last week, a person claiming to serve at Live Nation Productions gained access to the company’s Twitter account and ... Read More...

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