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Live Nation has recently welcomed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to ban “junk fees” in the ticketing and hospitality industries. This new rule requires businesses to disclose total prices, including all fees, upfront to consumers. In a move to increase transparency and prevent deceptive pricing practices, ticket sellers, hotels, and vacation rental sites are now mandated to display the total price prominently whenever offering or advertising their services. This significant develo

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster now face a $5 billion consumer class action lawsuit following the recent DOJ antitrust case. Filed May 23 in Manhattan Federal Court, the lawsuit seeks damages for millions of ticket buyers. The filing accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of monopolizing the live events industry by driving out rivals and pressuring venues that work with Ticketmaster competitors. This mirrors the DOJ’s allegations in its recent filing aimed at breaking up the two companies. “Over

At the heart, Live Nation Entertainment believes that every fan deserves access to unforgettable live music. No matter if you live in a smaller city, they want to bring incredible venues to more non-major towns in the country to help make these live events more accessible. Live Nation announced that it is investing 1 billion more in the live entertainment industry. They already are the largest live entertainment company in the world, and now they have high hopes for even more growth to occur

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Centenial Yards Centennial Yards Company has teamed up with Live Nation to create a new music and entertainment venue in Downtown Atlanta. According to an article from Atlanta News First, this venue will be part of a vibrant sports and entertainment area next to State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As of this writing, this exciting, upcoming venue is under construction. In summary, this partnership is a big move for Centennial Yards, this venue is a 50-ac

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Mark Hansen Live Nation, the largest entertainment company in the United States, has officially acquired a majority stake in Timeline, a talent management firm based in Los Angeles. The main focus of Timeline is representing more than 25 of the world’s most famous influencers. According to an article from Digital Music News, its clients include the likes of Jamie Lynn Spears, Madeleine White, and Carter Gregory. Now that Live Nation has acquired it, the latter w

Live Nation is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over antitrust allegations, with the DOJ claiming that the company’s merger with Ticketmaster created a monopoly that stifles competition. Now, Live Nation is pushing to move the lawsuit from New York to Washington DC. The company argues that the DC federal court should hear the case because this court handled matters related to the 2010 consent decree, which allowed the Live Nation and Ticketmaster merger. Represented by Latham &am

The Denver music scene is a tight-knit community, and the hotly-tipped trip-hop duo Since JulEYE reflect that camaraderie. Shattering genre confines with their uniquely-blended sonic stylings, Since JulEYE was born out of shared musical tastes and Denver’s warm, inclusive artistic identity. After initially starting as a solo project by DJ/producer Lev Averbakh, Since JulEYE recently added long-time collaborator and veteran keyboardist Todd Stoops (RAQ, Kung-Fu) as a permanent member. This new c

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Canadian producer Lizdek explodes back onto the scene with ‘RAW,’ his first full project on his new imprint, Awakening Records. After a killer 2023, Lizdek returns with a fresh wave of electro house energy in his latest EP. This 6-track EP is a masterclass in consistency. ‘Forget About You’ ft. Ekali showcases Lizdek’s rhythmic prowess and signature edgy soundscapes, a theme that continues through the bass-driven ‘Burn It Down‘ and trap-influenced ‘SPIN.’ But Lizdek isn’t afraid to switch th

Governors Ball returns this year with a lineup featuring Lizzo, Odesza, and Kendrick Lamar as headliners in a new venue at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. After leaving Randall’s Island, the festival has been held for the past two years at Citi Field, though the cancelled iteration in 2020 was scheduled to be held there, as well. The new venue is in Queens, off Meadow Lake. Scheduled for June 9-11, the lineup also includes Lil Uzi Vert, HAIM, Diplo, Lil Baby, Aespa, Rina Sawayama, Lil Nas X, Giv

The fourth edition of Croatia’s scene-leading LMF Festival at Jarun Lake, Zagreb is just around the corner and once again on June 7th – 8th, 2024, world class DJs such as Dom Dolla, Argy, Chris Lake, Mind Against, Claptone, Matroda, Dubfire, Sam Paganini and more will arrive in Zagreb alongside a mix of regional and domestic electronic talents.  LMF is More Than a Festival, It’s an Unforgettable Experience In just a few years, LMF has become the most important electronic festival in

There’s a certain undeniable effect that LMFAO has had on electronic music in the US that will stand the test of time. Their bright and electrifying tunes helped fuel parties all over the USA. Co-founding member Redfoo hasn’t lost his lively spirit, and after recently returning with a collaboration with Dainjazone titled “Long Live Party Rock”, he’s now tapped Sak Noel for a vibrant latin house remix that is purely irresistable. Adding a spicy twist to this club anthem is the remix by Sak No

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Possible disaster was avoided this weekend at the Gorge Amphitheater where Bass Canyon is currently underway. According to a report from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, a man was stopped by venue security and afterward arrested by police after he was seen inhaling an unknown gas from a balloon and then loading two 9mm pistols. The man was allegedly asking concertgoers when the show ended and where people would be exiting from. “Citizens and security notified deputies around 9 p.m. of a man

Loco Dice is a standout artist known for pushing musical boundaries. His fourth album, Purple Jam, released via the innovative label Astralwerks, combines various styles and features his signature chunky rhythms. The 12-track album showcases Loco Dice’s years in club culture and includes collaborations with several artists, creating a unique project that doesn’t follow mainstream trends. Loco Dice gets the jams going vibrantly in Purple Jam album It starts with a moody intro that sets a

German DJ and producer Loco Dice is back with a bang, delivering his latest single, ‘G Class’, featuring one of Italy’s finest rappers— Guè. Hot on the heels of a jam-packed Miami Music Week and Coachella, ‘G Class’ brings Dice back to his roots and stands as the latest edition to his rapidly expanding musical landscape. Following a string of successful tracks, including ‘Juice’ with Trinidad James & The Martinez Brothers and ‘Ice Cold Dealer’ featuring Haftbefehl, ‘G Class’ is another step

German DJ and producer Loco Dice is back, delivering his latest single, ‘G Class,’ featuring one of Italy’s finest rappers, Guè. Hot on the heels of a jam-packed Miami Music Week and Coachella, ‘G Class’ brings Dice back to his roots and stands as the latest edition to his rapidly expanding musical landscape. Following a string of successful tracks, including ‘Juice’ with Trinidad James & The Martinez Brothers and ‘Ice Cold Dealer’ featuring Haftbefehl, ‘G Class’ is another step toward solid

Loco Dice, a German DJ and producer, has teamed up with Skrillex and Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML for ‘Heavy Heart.’ The track is coming from Universal Music/Virgin Records and marks the first single from Loco Dice’s upcoming studio album, slated for release in 2025. This trio collab brings us a mix of underground techno, electrifying dubstep, and Afrobeats. ‘Heavy Heart’ promises to captivate a large range of listeners. A Powerful Collaboration Loco Dice, known for his signature

Marking their thirtieth release, Neverdogs’ respected underground imprint Bamboleo Records welcomes Australian-born, Barcelona-based DJ/Producer Lolah with her debut EP on the label. Released on 22nd March and featuring two original cuts from Lolah, her ‘States Of Euphoria’ EP also comes with standout remixes from in-demand Milanese artist Cristina Lazic and renowned German talent Sascha Dive. The EP kicks off with ‘Hypnotica,’ bringing bumpy drum grooves and glitchy percussive swing fused

It's almost time for music lovers to take over downtown Chicago for another iteration of one of the country's most beloved and longest-running festivals, Lollapalooza. This Thursday, August 1st, the gates will open for the first day of the iconic Windy City fest. With well over 100 artists across countless genres inside and outside the electronic music realm, fans from all over the world will head to Grant Park to see their favorite acts. Planning for a major festival can be a stressful experien

It feels like summer already with all these weekly festival lineup drops even though we’re still in March! Today, we got to finally confirm who will be performing at Chicago’s Lollapalooza happening August 1-4 of this year. Set in the downtown Millennium Park, this festival brings together many different genres with the city skyline as a spectacular backdrop. Let’s take a quick look at some of the names that will be flocking to the Windy City. We’ll start with the headliners! The legendary S

Lollapalooza announced its Main Stage is entirely battery powered including audio, lighting, video, and stage production. They are setting the precedent for festival sustainability. Live Nation’s sustainability initiative Green Nation, T-Mobile, and CES Power worked together to help Lollapalooza make history as the first major U.S. festival to power its main stage from a hybrid battery system.  The hybrid-powered stage will deploy over 1.5 MWh of battery storage capacity, minimizing the run

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London Grammar have released their highly anticipated fourth studio album The Greatest Love, out now on Ministry of Sound. The new album from Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dot Major arrives 11 years after their double platinum-selling debut If You Wait was released when the band were just teenagers. The Greatest Love is the sound of a band who have carved a unique path, selling out arenas while swerving celebrity. Having sold 3 million albums world-wide with two #1 selling records, an Ivor Novell