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One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
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A US court ruling that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly has prompted examination of Live Nation's dominant position in New Zealand's live music and ticketing industry, raising questions about local competition and market concentration.
One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
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The recent United States federal court finding that music industry giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers has resonated globally.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been highly successful in acquiring controlling interests in ticketing, festival and events businesses – raising questions about what the US verdict might mean for the local industry.
The case dates back to 2024, when the
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