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Live Nation's Ticket Tactics Spark Antitrust Controversy

3/13/2026

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Unsealed communications from Live Nation executives reveal aggressive inventory management that could mislead concertgoers.
The exchanges show major ticket holds for artists, venues, and sponsors limiting seats before sales.
Executives discussed pushing remaining inventory into higher-priced Platinum categories, raising transparency concerns.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized Live Nation for manipulating the market and pursuing a monopoly, as the ongoing USA vs. Live Nation antitrust trial.

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Unsealed communications from Live Nation executives reveal aggressive inventory management that could mislead concertgoers.
The exchanges show major ticket holds for artists, venues, and sponsors limiting seats before sales.
Executives discussed pushing remaining inventory into higher-priced Platinum categories, raising transparency concerns.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized Live Nation for manipulating the market and pursuing a monopoly, as the ongoing USA vs. Live Nation antitrust trial.