Posted on 01/24/2023 7:00:14 PM PST by DennisR
Ticketmaster defended itself publicly for the first time since the concert promoter's highly publicized meltdown late last year during ticket sales for Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.
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So, which senators’ child was denied a ticket to see Taylor? It is a waste of time but that is what the senate does best.
Unfortunately, yes.
CBNC - How The Taylor Swift Debacle Fueled The Ticketmaster Monopoly Debate
Taylor Swift is not the first artist to be at the center of controversy over Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s domination of the live entertainment industry. In November when presale tickets for the pop star’s Eras Tour were plagued by disruptions and slow queues, chaos erupted and the general public sale was canceled. But Live Nation Entertainment, the consolidation of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, has been under fierce scrutiny for years and a similar uproar occurred surrounding the sale of Bruce Springsteen tickets just months prior. On Jan. 24, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing that explored whether Live Nation Entertainment is hurting consumers by stifling competition. In 2019, the Department of Justice alleged Live Nation Entertainment violated its consent decree, the condition of the two companies’ merger, and the concert giant settled with the government. A monopoly is not illegal in the United States. But abuse of that power can be. Here’s a close look at why Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing renewed antitrust scrutiny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B58ZrSNPxGw
Beyonce announces Tour. Ticketmaster is handling the sale.
Ticketmaster said in a release that sales will begin Monday, Feb. 6 and fans will need to register through their Verified Fan system. Sale times will vary based on city.
https://apnews.com/article/beyonce-renaissance-world-tour-86ec8ebe4422a2ae37b2feadf4bb5c1f
TM Debacle Part II ??
Ticketmaster braces for Beyoncé‘s ‘Renaissance’ tour amid fears of Taylor Swift-level demand
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/beyonce-renaissance-tour-ticketmaster-demand.html
Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster’s next big test. Fans are already stressed
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/02/1153806365/beyonce-ticketmaster-renaissance-tour
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