Live Nation's Antitrust Trial: Closing Arguments Begin

0:00On April 9th, closing arguments kick off today, April 9th, in the massive anti-trust trial against Livnation and Ticketmaster. More than 30 states are pushing hard to prove the company holds a monopoly grip on ticketing, concert promotions, and venues, giving it too much. Power Over Live Entertainment The case stems from a 2024 lawsuit by the Department of Justice and nearly 40 states plus Washington, D.C. with the trial firing up in early March. Livnation cut a quick settlement with the DOJ just a week in, paying damages and easing up on some ticketing and amphitheater deals, but most states, shot it down as two week and kept the fight going. Jurors got an earful from myvnation's top brass, including CEO Mike Orapino, who stressed their edge, comes from superior service over rivals. They also heard from execs at competitors like AEG and C-KEEK, plus experts on both sides and even Drake's manager on the final testimony day. Livnation's team argues their all-in-one business model is just smart industry practice,

1:04not foul play, and they built success fair and square. The company flat out denies any shady tactics to lock in venues. Jury deliberations could start as soon as, today, more likely tomorrow, March 10th. A guilty call might hit them with steep fines or even a full breakup, flipping the live music game upside down for good. Music news, power by AI. This is Music News Today. I'm Corey, with the story.