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2020
Former tour director files discrimination lawsuit against Live Nation
A law firm filed a race- and gender-discrimination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of Candace Newman against her former employer, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
2020
Fender unveils five guitars to benefit Crew Nation
Fender unveiled five Custom Shop Master Built guitars. The article says all proceeds from their sale will go to Live Nation's Crew Nation relief fund for live music crews, and that the guitars will be available through the Official Fender x Crew Nation Reverb Shop.
2020
Fender launches Crew Nation guitar fundraiser
Fender offered five one-of-a-kind Custom Shop Master Built guitars and a selection of artist-signed guitars on Reverb.com to benefit Live Nation’s Crew Nation relief fund for live music crews. The article says 100% of net proceeds would go toward helping touring and venue crews during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020
Live Nation prices and increases senior secured notes offering
Live Nation Entertainment announced that it had priced and increased its private offering of senior secured notes to $1.2 billion from $800 million. The offering was scheduled to close on May 20, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
2020
US Department of Justice approves Ticketmaster's acquisition of Rival
The US Department of Justice reportedly approved Ticketmaster's acquisition of Rival in March 2020 after investigating whether Live Nation was breaching its consent decree with competition regulators.
2020
Live Nation completes acquisition of AC Entertainment
Live Nation completed its acquisition of AC Entertainment, thereby obtaining full possession of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, according to the article.
2020
Roadie sues 20 Monroe Live and Live Nation over fall
A show runner for DMX sued 20 Monroe Live and Live Nation, alleging that he fell about 10 feet from the stage while working at the venue on May 2, 2019. He is seeking more than $75,000.
2020
Live Nation appoints Kei Ikuta senior vice president of Live Nation Japan
Live Nation appointed Kei Ikuta as senior vice president of Live Nation Japan. He will be based in Tokyo and focus on touring international and domestic acts in Japan.
2020
Octi reports $12 million in funding
Octi said it had raised $12 million in funding, including a previously announced $7.5 million seed round, from the listed investors.
2019
Live Nation announces majority-stake acquisition of DG Medios
Live Nation announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Chilean concert promoter DG Medios.
2019
The Marathon Clothing opens a New York City pop-up
The Marathon Clothing opened a Black Friday pop-up shop at Live Nation’s Shop Nation in New York City, operating through December 1.
2019
Rakuten and Live Nation partner on fan rewards
Rakuten and Live Nation Entertainment announced a collaboration offering new members rewards and exclusive ticket offers for Live Nation concerts, along with promotional and digital marketing activities across their online channels. New members can earn a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code after their first qualifying purchase.
2019
Ticket buyer sues Live Nation over Madonna concert start time
Nate Hollander filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Madonna in Miami-Dade County court, alleging that changing the start time for shows on the Madame X Tour breached the contract with ticket buyers. The lawsuit also alleges that no refund was offered to buyers who no longer wanted to attend at the later time.
2019
Fan files lawsuit over Madonna concert delay
A Florida man filed a class-action lawsuit against Madonna and concert promoter Live Nation over a concert that was pushed back by two hours. The suit alleges Madonna repeatedly arrived hours late to shows.
2019
Live Nation announces acquisition of majority stake in Groot Hospitality
Live Nation announced that it had acquired a majority stake in David Grutman's Groot Hospitality.
2019
Live Nation Finland acquires Hög Agency & Promotion’s business
Live Nation, through its Finland-based division, acquired Hög Agency & Promotion’s business. Hög Agency founder and CEO Mikko Varjamo continued at Live Nation Finland as an agent, and the agency’s current employees began working for Live Nation.