Earlier this week, a group of Democratic senators criticised the DOJ settlement.
In a letter, the senators said the settlement “fails to restore competition and protect fans, artists, and independent venues” and leaves Live Nation and Ticketmaster in control of prices for live events.
“There is credible evidence that Ticketmaster controls more than 70% of all major concert venues with exclusive ticketing contracts, and Live Nation controls 80% of the major concert amphitheaters market,” the letter said.
Calls from fans and lawmakers to probe Live Nation’s dominance of the live music industry grew louder in the aftermath of Taylor Swift’s 2022 Eras Tour.
The company’s system was overwhelmed by demand, forcing Ticketmaster to eventually apologise to Swift and her fans during a US Senate hearing.
Live Nation is a giant of live music and sports. In 2025, it organised more than 55,000 concerts worldwide, drawing 159 million attendees.