News Apr 17, 2026

Live Nation loses monopoly trial in “historic and resounding victory for artists and fans”: but what happens next?

Live Nation lost the big antitrust legal battle in the US, with a jury concluding that it operates an illegal monopoly that negatively impacts on artists and fans. It was a dramatic conclusion to a seven week trial - but how will it now impact on the operations of Live Nation, in the US and beyond?

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Live Nation loses monopoly trial in “historic and resounding victory for artists and fans”: but what happens next?