Taylor Swift’s Rose Bowl security in May 2018 included the use of facial recognition technology on millions of unwitting fans. The security system was monitored from more than 2,000 miles away in an attempt to identify known stalkers. A kiosk showcasin…
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
Neil Young Claims a Major Victory Against “Fossil Fuel Funding” Corporate Sponsorship
Neil Young has taken on a financial giant and won. Next summer, Neil Young will perform with Bob Dylan. Originally, the Canadian singer/songwriter would’ve performed at the Barclaycard British Summer Time show at Hyde Park in London on July 12th. Yet,…
Live Nation Acquires Switzerland’s Mainland Music
As other European live music markets decline, Live Nation wants to capitalize on Switzerland’s healthy touring market. Live Nation has made several important moves in the Swiss market. First, the global entertainment company acquired the Openair Frauen…
Netflix Is Making a Documentary About the Disastrous Fyre Festival
On December 10th, Netflix posted a Twitter update with a teaser trailer for “Fyre,” a forthcoming documentary about the disastrous Fyre Festival scam of 2017. Fyre Festival was an unforgettable ‘event’ that resulted in a prison sentence and heavy fines…
Fleetwood Mac Settles Its Contentious Lawsuit With Lindsey Buckingham — ‘We’ve Signed Off on Something’
Former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham sued his bandmates after they booted him from the band earlier this year. In a new interview, Buckingham says the suit has been settled, but he refused to disclose the terms. “We’ve all signed off on somet…
Following Months of Controversy, Ticketmaster Unveils Its Verified Fan-to-Fan Resale Platform
Will Ticketmaster’s new verified fan-to-fan platform also include a hidden don’t-sue clause? Ticketmaster hasn’t had a great 2018. First, undercover reporters discovered that the ticketing giant has worked hand-in-hand with scalpers. Using a platform …
Our Latest Podcast: One of These Three Companies Will Change Live Concerts Forever
And if it’s not one of these companies — it’ll be one of their competitors. What’s wrong with the live music space? Before you answer that question, consider that the live concert industry has been absolutely exploding over the past decade. According…
Insomniac Launches a Label Services Group — Introducing Insomniac Music Group
EDM festival promoter Insomniac has announced a new in-house record label services expansion called Insomniac Music Group. The new group will serve as an umbrella for Insomniac’s internal labels while also providing administrative services for other ED…
As Eventbrite Sunsets Ticketfly, Ticketfly’s Cofounder Starts a Blockchain-Based Competitor
Now that Eventbrite has snapped up Ticketfly with plans to essentially sunset the platform, a new competitor is springing up. Ticketfly cofounder Dan Teree is launching a new ticketing platform with blockchain technology at its heart. Teree formed Tick…
Ticketmaster Says They Can’t Be Sued By Their Customers — The Fine Print Says So
Ticketmaster and its parent Live Nation are battling back against a consumer class action lawsuit, arguing that its customers signed their litigation rights away. Ticketmaster is used to being the bad guy. But now, the ticketing giant is in the unenvia…