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Can Independent Venues Survive the Rise of Live Nation?

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 22 October 2026, 08:45 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 22nd, 2026 Can Independent Venues Survive the Rise of Live Nation? Live Nation is deeply embedded in the business of US live music, from ticketing and touring to venues. After a major antitrust defeat, the question now is whether breaking it up will help the independent music scene.

Oct 22nd, 2026 Can Independent Venues Survive the Rise of Live Nation? Live Nation is deeply embedded in the business of US live music, from ticketing and touring to venues. After a major antitrust defeat, the question now is whether breaking it up will help the independent music scene.
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