Ticketmaster.
American ticket sales and distribution company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Several US states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine, have passed new laws to protect consumers from ticket gouging and price inflation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jack Johnson sold tickets via Ticketmaster for a shared bill at Gorge Amphitheater, reflecting on his roots in Hawaii and studies at UC Santa Barbara.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Erykah Badu has formed a partnership with Spotify Technology and Ticketmaster to offer exclusive performance streams and ticket sales.Some support1 report
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Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster are supporting the Irish Music Month initiative.Some support1 report
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation dominate the live entertainment marketplace, affecting the industry in Iowa, with Brenna Bird addressing concerns about market control.Some support2 reports
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StubHub operates as a secondary market for ticket resale, while Ticketmaster manages the initial primary ticket sales queue.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
One to three months ago
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DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, while states seek to force the company to sell Ticketmaster. The White House is involved in settlement talks, and Michael Rapino discussed business with Donald Trump.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Google Wallet has enhanced its features, specifically integrating passes from Ticketmaster, while navigating competition with Apple.Some support2 reports
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A festival featuring headline performances by bands was cancelled, with income pledged through the company, involving Ticketmaster, Ali Campbell, OBE, and Richard Ashcroft.Some support1 report
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An antitrust case was filed in New York targeting Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Citi Field, located in Queens, monitors weather patterns and uses Ticketmaster for processing refunds for purchases.Some support4 reports
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A performance involving Noah Kahan at Citi Field was canceled on July 18, 2026, due to severe weather conditions. Refunds are being handled.Some support1 report
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Lowe partnered with Live Nation and Ticketmaster to provide concert perks to its loyalty members.Some support1 report
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Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO about a potential settlement involving the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, with White House lawyers also involved.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump spoke to the CEO of Live Nation Entertainment before a settlement was reached.Some support2 reports
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Ticketmaster, a functional unit of Live Nation, is facing competition while White House lawyers are involved in communications.Some support1 report
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Ticketmaster is facing competition from firms like Live Nation and SeatGeek, leading to discussions about potential antitrust lawsuits involving the President.Some support1 report
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An antitrust trial involving Ticketmaster, a Live Nation subsidiary, took place in New York, with Donald Trump speaking to the CEO before the settlement.Some support2 reports
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Corporate leaders, including those involved in the Ticketmaster subsidiary settlement, are facing pressure regarding AI investment and legislative hurdles like the housing bill.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A jury verdict was found in New York regarding a settlement involving Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with political figures including Donald Trump involved.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump discussed a lawsuit with Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, which resulted in a settlement allowing new competitors to emerge.Some support1 report
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Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, discussed an antitrust lawsuit settlement with its CEO.Well supported4 reports
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A jury in New York found Ticketmaster a monopoly, leading to corporate communications between Live Nation, the company's parent, and the White House regarding the matter.Some support1 report
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The Final Frontier Tour concluded in Hawaii, with ticket sales supporting recovery efforts.Some support3 reports
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Multiple artists, including Brett Adams and Mike Hall, performed in New Zealand, with Ticketmaster handling ticket sales.Some support1 report
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Harry Styles performed at a gig in Wembley, with Ticketmaster managing entry and fans traveling from Padstow.Well supported3 reports
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Royal Bank of Canada announces a partnership allowing Avion rewards members to redeem points through Ticketmaster.Some support1 report
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Luke Combs is touring in North York, and ticket sales for the tour are being handled through Ticketmaster.Some support1 report
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Strategic partnership between Ticketmaster and Ocesa is showing positive results in international markets, including Mexico, according to Michael Rapino.Some support1 report
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Ticketmaster announced a tour hiatus due to mandatory service requirements in South Korea.Some support1 report
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Ticketmaster is using Instagram for official announcements, a detail published in Guardian Australia.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Ticketmaster
Recent events traced to Ticketmaster, step by stepAround Ticketmaster this week
News at the entities that move Ticketmaster most-
Live Nation Entertainment StructuralThe ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Moves Ticketmaster
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NASCAR StructuralCarson Hocevar was involved in a race incident on January 1, 2026, while Denny Hamlin hosted a show that Hocevar watched.Moves Ticketmaster
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Garth Brooks StructuralGarth Brooks hosted a fundraising event at his bar in Nashville on September 25, 2026.Moves Ticketmaster
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Companies House StructuralAlerts regarding the A7 financial network targeting Russia have led to director verification failures and insolvency service convictions at corporate service providers.Moves Ticketmaster
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Massachusetts StructuralAn unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Moves Ticketmaster
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Citi Field OperationalCiti Field hosts a designer's Spring 2027 collection.Moves Ticketmaster
Connections
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Live Nation Entertainment Structural
Live Nation Entertainment is the parent company and controlling entity of Ticketmaster, which functions as a key subsidiary for ticketing services.
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NASCAR Structural
Ticketmaster provides the official sales and ticketing platform for NASCAR events.
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Barack Obama Operational
Ticketmaster is actively selling tickets for events associated with Barack Obama's tour.
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Google Operational
The two companies maintain an active functional partnership where Ticketmaster passes are integrated into the Google Wallet ecosystem.
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Shaboozey Transactional
Ticketmaster operates as the sales platform for Shaboozey's performances, facilitating the exchange of tickets.
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Garth Brooks Structural
Garth Brooks utilizes Ticketmaster for the sale and distribution of tickets for his events.
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Companies House Structural
Companies House functions as the required corporate registry where Ticketmaster must file financial and operational data.
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Massachusetts Structural
Ticketmaster is subject to buyer protection laws and regulatory actions enforced by the State of Massachusetts.
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Tim McGraw Transactional
Ticketmaster facilitated the sale of tickets for Tim McGraw's tour.
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Instagram Structural
Ticketmaster utilizes Instagram as its official platform for making public announcements.
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Citi Field Operational
Ticketmaster provides essential ticketing and financial processing services, including refunds, for events held at Citi Field.
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Mary J. Blige Operational
Mary J. Blige utilizes Ticketmaster as the primary platform for the sale and distribution of her tour tickets.
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Spotify Technology Operational
Ticketmaster and Spotify maintain a partnership for exclusive ticket sales and streaming content.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's office intervened in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit settlement concerning Ticketmaster.
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Harry Styles Transactional
Ticketmaster provides the necessary ticketing service for Harry Styles' tour.
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Royal Bank of Canada Structural
RBC enables the redemption of Avion points on the Ticketmaster platform.
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SeatGeek Operational
Ticketmaster and SeatGeek are identified as active market competitors in the high-demand ticket sales industry.
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Snowflake Inc. Operational
The two companies are currently involved in civil litigation stemming from a shared data breach incident.
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Mike Skinner Operational
Ticketmaster functions as the necessary platform through which Mike Skinner conducts his ticket sales.
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Lily Allen Transactional
Ticketmaster is contracted to manage the initial primary ticket sales queue for Lily Allen's engagements.
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Ed Sheeran Transactional
Ticketmaster functions as the ticketing platform through which refunds for Ed Sheeran's shows are processed.
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Kanye West Operational
Kanye West utilizes Ticketmaster for the sales and distribution of tickets for his events.
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Luke Combs Structural
Luke Combs utilizes Ticketmaster as the platform to handle his ticket sales.
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Hawaii Operational
Ticketmaster facilitates sales that actively support local recovery efforts in Hawaii.
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StubHub Operational
Ticketmaster and StubHub are active competitors operating within the high-volume ticket resale market.
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OpenAI Operational
OpenAI is demonstrated as a plugin example within ChatGPT, indicating a functional integration with Ticketmaster's domain.
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Ariana Grande Structural
Ariana Grande utilizes Ticketmaster for official sales and ticketing infrastructure.
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Vermont Structural
Vermont has enacted laws that govern and protect buyers, impacting the operations of Ticketmaster within the state.
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Guardian Australia Mentioned together
The relationship was established through a single co-mention in a published article within Guardian Australia.
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Brenna Bird Operational
Brenna Bird publicly addressed concerns regarding Ticketmaster's market control and operational practices.
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London Operational
Ticketmaster conducts business operations, including ticket sales, within the geographical market of London.
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Ireland Shared context
Ticketmaster operates within the market and legal jurisdiction of Ireland, including partnerships and facing legal challenges.
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Jack Johnson Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by the sale of tickets for events involving Jack Johnson through Ticketmaster outlets.
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Disney on Ice Structural
Ticketmaster serves as the primary sales and ticketing platform through which Disney on Ice makes its offerings available to the public.
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City of New York Shared context
Ticketmaster operates within the broader market context of major metropolitan areas like New York City.
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Johannesburg Shared context
Ticketmaster conducts commercial activities, such as selling event tickets, within the city of Johannesburg.
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North America Shared context
Ticketmaster operates as a business entity within the market context of North America.
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Buffalo Mentioned together
Ticketmaster is noted for handling ticketing services in the market.
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Charles Dickens Mentioned together
The entities are linked through a historical comparison of ticket gouging practices.
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Wembley Operational
Ticketmaster is the contracted service provider responsible for managing the entry and ticketing processes at the Wembley venue.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Several US states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine, have passed new laws to protect consumers from ticket gouging and price inflation.
- Jack Johnson sold tickets via Ticketmaster for a shared bill at Gorge Amphitheater, reflecting on his roots in Hawaii and studies at UC Santa Barbara.
- Erykah Badu has formed a partnership with Spotify Technology and Ticketmaster to offer exclusive performance streams and ticket sales.
- Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster are supporting the Irish Music Month initiative.
July 2026
4 events- Google Wallet has enhanced its features, specifically integrating passes from Ticketmaster, while navigating competition with Apple.
- A festival featuring headline performances by bands was cancelled, with income pledged through the company, involving Ticketmaster, Ali Campbell, OBE, and Richard Ashcroft.
- Citi Field, located in Queens, monitors weather patterns and uses Ticketmaster for processing refunds for purchases.
- A performance involving Noah Kahan at Citi Field was canceled on July 18, 2026, due to severe weather conditions. Refunds are being handled.
June 2026
23 events- Ticketmaster and Live Nation dominate the live entertainment marketplace, affecting the industry in Iowa, with Brenna Bird addressing concerns about market control.
- StubHub operates as a secondary market for ticket resale, while Ticketmaster manages the initial primary ticket sales queue.
- DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, while states seek to force the company to sell Ticketmaster. The White House is involved in settlement talks, and Michael Rapino discussed business with Donald Trump.
- An antitrust case was filed in New York targeting Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment.
- Lowe partnered with Live Nation and Ticketmaster to provide concert perks to its loyalty members.
- Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO about a potential settlement involving the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, with White House lawyers also involved.
- Donald Trump spoke to the CEO of Live Nation Entertainment before a settlement was reached.
- Ticketmaster, a functional unit of Live Nation, is facing competition while White House lawyers are involved in communications.
- Ticketmaster is facing competition from firms like Live Nation and SeatGeek, leading to discussions about potential antitrust lawsuits involving the President.
- An antitrust trial involving Ticketmaster, a Live Nation subsidiary, took place in New York, with Donald Trump speaking to the CEO before the settlement.
- Corporate leaders, including those involved in the Ticketmaster subsidiary settlement, are facing pressure regarding AI investment and legislative hurdles like the housing bill.
- A jury verdict was found in New York regarding a settlement involving Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with political figures including Donald Trump involved.
- Donald Trump discussed a lawsuit with Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, which resulted in a settlement allowing new competitors to emerge.
- Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, discussed an antitrust lawsuit settlement with its CEO.
- A jury in New York found Ticketmaster a monopoly, leading to corporate communications between Live Nation, the company's parent, and the White House regarding the matter.
- The Final Frontier Tour concluded in Hawaii, with ticket sales supporting recovery efforts.
- Multiple artists, including Brett Adams and Mike Hall, performed in New Zealand, with Ticketmaster handling ticket sales.
- Harry Styles performed at a gig in Wembley, with Ticketmaster managing entry and fans traveling from Padstow.
- Royal Bank of Canada announces a partnership allowing Avion rewards members to redeem points through Ticketmaster.
- Luke Combs is touring in North York, and ticket sales for the tour are being handled through Ticketmaster.
- Strategic partnership between Ticketmaster and Ocesa is showing positive results in international markets, including Mexico, according to Michael Rapino.
- Ticketmaster announced a tour hiatus due to mandatory service requirements in South Korea.
- Ticketmaster is using Instagram for official announcements, a detail published in Guardian Australia.