#BreakUpTicketmaster
Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged in 2010, and now own more than 70% of the primary ticketing and live event venues market. They use this power to jack up ticket prices, sneak in junk fees, and screw over artists, independent venues, and fans. Simply put, Live Nation-Ticketmaster provides bad service at outrageous prices.
So, while concert goers’ taste in music may differ and sports fans may cheer for different teams, there’s one thing we can all agree on — it’s time to break up Ticketmaster. Today, we’re launching a campaign with Sports Fans Coalition, Fight Corporate Monopolies, More Perfect Union, Fan Freedom, the Consumer Federation of America, the National Consumers League, and the Artist Rights Alliance to do just that. Read more in The Hollywood Reporter.
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This morning, we released a new policy quick-take that explains why Live Nation-Ticketmaster is one of the clearest examples of failed antitrust policy. More Perfect Union is out today with a new video featuring author and journalist Cory Doctorow that details the harms stemming from this disastrous deal. And together with our partners, we’re also kicking-off a letter writing campaign for consumers, artists, and businesses to tell the Department of Justice to break up this failed merger and bring fair competition back.
You can help break up Ticketmaster!
DOJ needs to hear from people that care about Ticketmaster’s abuse. Click here to send a quick email to DOJ asking them to investigate Ticketmaster and move to break them up. Suggested email language will appear but if you have a personal story about your experience with Ticketmaster, please include it!
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Thanks for your support! Sarah |
