Attorney General Weiser vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live music industry

March 9, 2026 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:

“In May 2024, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Live Nation for monopolizing the market for ticketing and using its monopoly power in the concert venue market to reinforce and protect that monopoly. For too long, Live Nation has raked in billions from a monopoly that has made it harder for consumers to see the artists they love, stifled artists, and increased the price of tickets for countless music fans.

“The case against Live Nation is strong, and Colorado is committed to holding the company accountable for its illegal behavior, protecting consumers, and restoring competition to this market. The settlement recently announced by the Justice Department and Live Nation does not adequately remedy the harms to the marketplace for live music and to concertgoers caused by Live Nation. Moreover, I am particularly concerned about reports suggesting that the settlement, like other recent Justice Department settlements, was reached through improper lobbying and pay-for-play politics that should have no role in antitrust enforcement.

“Colorado is willing and able to stand with other states to continue litigating this case without the federal government so that we can hold Live Nation accountable in court and secure appropriate relief in this case.”

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