Live Nation names Greg Segal President, Brand & Marketing Partnerships for Aus and New Zealand

Segal most recently served as Managing Director of Sydney agency mixitup, which he founded in 2006.
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

It’s been a busy week in the music industry, so we’re taking a minute to revisit some of the most important news stories from the past seven days including Live Nation’s impressive revenue gains, a new survey illustrating just how important music is to people, the Woostock 50’s insistence that…

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

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 million.  In addition, at $115 million, the glo…

Live Nation Reports Strong Revenue Gains

Live Nation hit the ground running in the first quarter of 2019, with strong gains in revenue and adjusted operating income for the period. First quarter financial filings show revenue of $1.7 Billion, up 17% from the same period in 2018. During the same period, they recorded record adjusted operating…

Live Nation Offers $20 Tickets To 2800 Major Shows During National Concert Week

Live Nation has launched their annual National Concert Week. It runs through May 7th and offers 2 million tickets to major concerts for just $20, including all ticketing fees. More than 2,800 Live Nation produced concerts across North America are offering $20 tickets including for concerts by Alice Cooper, Cage…

2 Million Tickets To 2,800 Concerts On Sale For $20 During Live Nation National Concert Week

Live Nation has announced their annual National Concert Week beginning next Wednesday May 1-7 offering 2 million concert tickets for just $20, including all ticketing fees. More than 2,800 Live Nation produced concerts across North America across multiple genres will offer the $20 tickets. Live Nation is also celebrating National…

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

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, along with Michigan International Speedway (MIS),…

Live Nation Urban launches series of all-female events featuring Cardi B, Jorja Smith and others

All shows will donate a portion of ticket sale proceeds to philanthropic organizations that support the advancement of women
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Live Nation Launches ‘Femme it Forward’ Empowerment Tour

Live Nation Urban has announced Femme it Forward, a multi-city series of women curated events featuring leading female musicians and entrepreneurs. All Femme It Forward shows will donate a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to philanthropic organizations that support the advancement of women. The multi-market series of events and…

Federal Judge Tosses ‘Scalpergate’ Class Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster

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 in California has dismissed a proposed class-ac…