Attorney General Ellison vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry

"For years, Live Nation worked to drive their competition out of the market, eventually becoming virtually the only game in town when it comes to live event ticketing. This monopoly has made Live Nation billions, all while Minnesotans are paying absurd rates for concert tickets, artists are being stifled, and music venues are struggling to get by. My fellow attorneys general and I teamed up with the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Live Nation because their unlawful monopoly cannot continue.

“Unfortunately, the Department of Justice's settlement with Live Nation does very little to actually change the status quo and stop the harms being done to concert-goers, artists, and music venues. Our case here is strong, and while the federal government may be ready to throw in the towel, I am not. I will be working with partner states to continue this litigation in order to hold Live Nation accountable for their unlawful behavior, restore competition to the live music marketplace, and lower costs for Minnesotans who just want to see a concert."

The Official Website of Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.