If you want to know why its so hard to get gig tickets, read on

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News Summary

  • Jury in New York currently deliberating on the fate of Live Nation, the global entertainment giant who've owned Ticketmaster since 2010.
  • The case centres on allegations by the US Department of Justice that Live Nation used its position to maintain dominance in concert promotion and ticketing.
  • Live Nation disputes these claims, arguing that the industry remains competitive.
  • This case is not just about high prices or frustrating queues, but about something more fundamental: why competition is not working in a market where, on paper, it should.
Analysis The concert ticket market is on trial in a current court case in the US, but the real problem extends well beyond TicketmasterBy Catarina Marvo, UCDIf youve ever tried to get tickets [+6631 chars]

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