AEG Urges Judge to Force Live Nation to Sell Ticketmaster

In a legal filing, AEG has urged a judge to compel Live Nation to divest Ticketmaster, arguing that such a sale is necessary to reinstate competition within the live music market. This demand comes as the deadline for public comment on Live Nation's antitrust agreement with the US Department Of Justice approaches. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.

The intervention by AEG underscores the ongoing antitrust scrutiny faced by Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The call for a sale reflects deep-seated concerns about market dominance and its impact on fair competition. Additionally, the report notes separate developments concerning ticket touting in the US, Brazil, and South Korea. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.