Tag Archives: Live Nation

Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke criticizes venue for merch cut

Posted by on December 10, 2023

  Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke has condemned the contentious practice of merch cuts. This practice, widely criticized as revenue from music sales declines and touring costs rise, has faced some opposition. Live Nation’s initiative to waive merch cuts in select venues offers a glimmer of hope for touring artists, but financial constraints limit its […]

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Live Nation boosts minimum wage to $20/Hour for 5,000 club venue employees

Posted by on November 29, 2023

  Live Nation has implemented a substantial minimum wage increase for its 5,000 employees and service crew members in its club venues. The new base pay of $20 per Hour is part of Live Nation’s On the Road Again program, launched in September with support from touring legend Willie Nelson. CEO Michael Rapino emphasized the […]

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Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ program sparks controversy

Posted by on September 28, 2023

    The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has raised concerns over Live Nation’s new initiative, On The Road Again, designed to financially support emerging artists and their touring teams in the face of rising touring expenses Live Nation, the conglomerate that owns and operates numerous clubs, recently unveiled a program offering $1,500 in gas […]

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Live Nation and Willie Nelson unite to support artists and crews, ending merchandise cuts at clubs

Posted by on September 26, 2023

  Live Nation, the global live entertainment company, has announced the launch of its new program, On The Road Again, created in collaboration with legendary musician Willie Nelson. The program is designed to support developing artists and the essential teams that work behind the scenes in the live music industry. Developing artists who perform in […]

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Live Nation: transparent ticket prices coming this September, backing White House’s fight against ‘Junk Fees’

Posted by on June 16, 2023

  In a bold move to protect consumers from the horrific experience of surprise charges, President Joe Biden has made a pressure-induced initiative to end the excessive “junk fees.” These additional costs, tacked on at the end of purchases, have long plagued concertgoers and more. However, with pressure mounting from the Biden administration, several major […]

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2022’s Live Nation Lawn Pass grants access to bands like, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Foo Fighters, Deftones, and many more

Posted by on March 2, 2022

  Live Nation has announced “Lawn Pass,” a promotion that will grant music fans access to concerts at their local amphitheater music venues all summer long. It will be available at 30 venues for the 2022 summer concert season. Access will even include select sold out shows. A Lawn Pass can be purchased for just […]

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Live Nation will require full vaccinations or negative covid tests for all artists, employees, and attendees at all Live Nation events

Posted by on August 16, 2021

  Live Nation has announced their new health and safety protocols regarding all Live Nation events. This new policy will go into effect on Monday, October 4th. Live Nation will now require proof of vaccination or negative covid test within days of the event for admittance. This applies to all artists, employees and attendees of […]

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Live Nation and Veeps join together to equip 60+ venues for Livestreaming

Posted by on April 14, 2021

  Live entertainment company Live Nation Entertainment and artist-first livestream platform Veeps have teamed up to equip more than 60 venues in the United States for turnkey livestreaming. This new deal would give artists the ability to turn their live shows into livestreaming events at the flip of a switch.  Venues of all sizes, many […]

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Live Nation offering up venues as polling places

Posted by on September 18, 2020

    With an important national election just around the corner, Live Nation is attempting to do its part in making it easier for people to vote. This includes offering up a handful of their venues as polling places, as well as giving employees paid time off to vote and partnering with organizations that are […]

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Live Nation revenue down 98% due to pandemic

Posted by on August 6, 2020

  Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has released their financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company revealed a net revenue of $74.1 million — 98% lower than the $3.16 billion the prior year — and an adjusted operating loss of $431.9 million. Live Nation released a statement weighing in on […]

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