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Live Nation Surges Amid Global Concert Boom | Music News
Live Nation’s Q2 numbers are soaring—$7.7 billion in revenue, up 9% year-over-year—with concerts up 8% globally, fueled by explosive international demand. They’ve sold 143 million tickets by mid-July, drawing record 49 million fans, and are building 25 new venues by 2027 to add 15 million more seats. A $450 million DOJ settlement last quarter didn’t slow them down: Q1 revenue still jumped 12%. CEO Michael Rapino says fans are hungry for live music, artists are touring more, and Ticketmaster’s profits are up 14%—with double-digit growth expected this year. Despite legal drama, the live music…
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