Industry Oct 10, 2026
Live Nation to issue bonds for debt refinancing
In short
The new notes will retire the $1.2 billion of 6.5% debt Live Nation raised in May 2020, during the pandemic concert shutdown.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Live Nation is planning to sell $730 million and €600 million in bonds as part of a strategy to refinance its existing 6.5% notes that are due in 2027. The proceeds from these new bonds will be used to retire $1.2 billion in 6.5% debt that Live Nation initially secured in May 2020, during the period when concerts were suspended due to the pandemic. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.