"We haven't been convinced that it's effective from a safety standpoint. People can get infected in the last 48 hours. People can get false negatives," says Bryan Perez, CEO of the AEG-owned ticketing company
These road warriors were planning on a huge year. Seven months into the pandemic, they’re struggling to get by, dealing with crippling mental health issues, and contemplating new careers
Live Nation lost about $320 million in the tumultuous quarter
“Once that resource is created — I can only speak for the company I’m partnered with — I’m going to hold them accountable," Live Nation Urban's Shawn Gee said of the new diversity resource
Concert giant confirms venues in Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta will be open to voters on Election Day
Livestream news follows similar announcement from Lil Uzi Vert
Crew Nation says it now wants to double its $15 million in donations to support crew workers
Live music remains at a standstill. In its second quarter of 2020, Live Nation reported steep losses in concerts, sponsorships, and ticketing — with ticketing revenue even going negative
In a memo obtained by Rolling Stone, Live Nation cites "unprecedented times" and "the exponential rise of certain costs" as reasons for adjusting payment policies
"Our goal right now is to provide entertainment," says venue owner for one drive-in concert. "This is one of those situations where 100 pennies makes a dollar. We’re just gathering as many pennies as we can"
