“The live music industry in America is broken because Live Nation-Ticketmaster has an illegal monopoly.”
Ticketmaster isn't just a bad company — it's a chokehold on live music. Fans are routinely gouged with hidden fees. Smaller venues are locked into exclusive contracts that kill competition. Artists are boxed into a system where one gatekeeper controls the stage. This isn’t a glitch — it’s the business model.
For years, Ticketmaster has used its monopoly to crush alternatives and squeeze every cent from fans and performers alike. Whether you're in the pit or in the nosebleeds, you're paying more because the system is rigged.
The DOJ’s lawsuit is a step — but it's not enough without people standing up and saying: this is unacceptable. Music is culture. Community. It shouldn’t be owned by a single corporation.