Live Nation Sold 29 Million Concert Tickets In 2015, No One Else Was Even Close
I remember when Robert Sillerman (yes, the same guy who behind troubled EDM promoter SFX) began buying old school concert promoters like Cellar Door, Bill Graham and Don Law to roll. Continue reading
EDM Chief James Barton Passes On SFX Offer, Remains At Live Nation
On December 4th, we brought you the story that James Barton was in talks with SFX to leave Live Nation and help get the flailing company get back on track.. Continue reading
Songkick Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Abusing Power To Stop Direct To Fan Ticket Sales
2015 was the year that artists and their teams learned the advantages of and profits earned from selling directly to fans. It's a hugely disruptive shift that is threatening to. Continue reading
Live Nation EDM Pres. James Barton To Exit, In Talks To Join SFXE
Stuggling with a stock price down around 25 cents per share and hoping to avoid bankruptcy, EDM conglomerate SFX is looking for a savior; and they appear to think they've. Continue reading
Live Nation Posts Solid Q3 Financials
Live Nation Entertainment released positive financial results for the third fiscal quarter and reported revenue up across the board by 11% from the previous year. Revenue increased to $2.50 billion from. Continue reading
Live Nation Elects Board Of Directors, Affirms $250K Annual Compensation
On June 5th at its annual meeting of stockholders, Live Nation's shareholders elected CEO Michael Rapino, Mark Carleton, Jonathan Dolgen, William Morris Endeavor chief Ari Emanuel, Ted Enloe, Jeff Hinson,. Continue reading
Live Nation Updates iPhone, iPad App
Live Nation has released the latest version of their app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, updated to take advantage of Apple's new mobile operating system iOS7. The new app. Continue reading
U2 Finalizes Management Deal With Live Nation, Breaks Silence On McGuiness
U2 has finalized their new management contract with Live Nation and Guy Oseary, and finally broken their silence on their split with longtime manager Paul McGuinness. As previously reported, McGuiness. Continue reading
Live Nation Labs Acquires Dating App Meexo
Live Nation Labs, the concert and ticketing giant's digital arm created with the aquisiton of Big Champagne, has done an acquire/hire of it's own – dating and social app Meexo.. Continue reading
Live Nation, Parallel Partner For Asian Sponsorships
Live Nation has joined forces with Parallel Contemporary Music in a new joint venture, Live Nation Marketing Partnerships Asia Limited aimed at driving music marketing deals with local brands in. Continue reading