The EDM community is celebrating following the news of Live Nation’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Announced Monday, March 9, 2026, the $200 million settlement concludes a high-profile antitrust trial. It is a major win for fans who have long dealt with “Ticketmaster frustration” and price gouging. Since the 2010 merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, artists have been forced to use the platform whenever they perform at venues owned by the parent company.
The DOJ’s settlement aims to break the effect that critics say gave Live Nation an unfair monopoly.
Here are the core structural changes:
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