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The city of Los Angeles and the debate over who should operate the iconic Greek Theatre took a surprise shift in direction after the Department of Recreation and Parks voted three-to-one for the city to self-manage the venue. Throughout the two years the attention has been focused on two competitors: Nederlander/AEG Live, the company who was contracted through 2015 to handle operations, and Live Nation, a newcomer. -
Live Nation Picks up Smirnoff as Sponsor for EDM Events Including Electric Daisy Carnivals, HARD and Wonderland Series
Bands make most of their money by touring is the common wisdom in the music industry. Interestingly, concert promoters are making an increasingly large chunk of their revenue through sponsorship deals. The most recent of which is a deal between Live Nation and Smirnoff for EDM-based festivals, which will make the brand the "official vodka sponsor" of 26 events. -
Live Nation Purchases Swedish Concert Promoter Stureplansgruppen Live
Live Nation Sweden has moved to acquire a majority stake in Stockholm-based Stureplansgruppen Live. SPG Live is a Swedish electronic music concert promoter that operates some of the most popular events in the Nordic region, including Summerburst Festival in Stockholm and Gothenburg, which in 2015 has confirmed such talent as Avicii, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Afrojack, Dash Berlin and others. -
Los Angeles City Council Rejects Recommendation Live Nation Run The Greek; New Hope for AEG/Nederlander
Live Nation won't be assuming control of the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles anytime soon, as the City Council voted overwhelmingly to reject the recommendation of the city's Department of Recreation and Parks recommendation to accept. The concert promoter is battling the union of AEG/Nederlander for long-term control of the venue. -
Hilton HHonors Members to Receive Exclusive Live Nation Opportunities after Concert Promoter and Hotel Chain Strike Deal
Live Nation and the Hilton International hotel chain have entered a deal making Hilton the official hotel partner for the concert promoter, according to Billboard. Don't get too excited yet: That doesn't mean you should be booking rooms at whatever city One Direction is playing in that night assuming the group will be staying there too. The deal will result in exclusive performances for members of the HHonors guest program however. -
Morrissey Leaves Stage After Fan Hurls Insult, Remarks May Have Been Cancer Related [WATCH]
Morrissey is a fragile performer. When things don't go right, the former Smiths frontman has been known to abandon gigs. Recently, the 'World Peace is None of Your Business' singer stormed off stage in Warsaw, Poland after being insulted by a fan. -
Jay-Z's Made in America May Cost L.A. $170,000
The taxpayers of Los Angeles may be souring to Jay-Z and his Made in America festival. According to a report from the "Los Angeles Times," the city could be on the hook for $170,000 of the total bill for the festival. Aides to the mayor tell the "Times" that Live Nation, the promoter for the festival, was required to provide $500,000 to pay for police patrols, street closures, trash removal and other city services. The total bill for the festival is expected to reach close to $670,000, leaving the city to close the funding gap. Mayor Eric Garcetti was a big proponent in bringing the festival to Los Angeles and, according to "Billboard," "Says it shows L.A. is capable of hosting a huge outdoor concert." According to Carol Schatz, head of the downtown-based Central City Association, the economic impact cannot be simply measured in strict dollar amounts. -
Live Nation Wins Initial Bout for Contract to Operate The Greek Theatre for 10 Years
The fate of one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles, and the country for that matter, was determined October 23: Live Nation will be awarded a ten-year contract to operate concerts out of The Greek Theatre. The final decision was not without drama. -
Get Them The Greek: Live Nation and AEG/Nederlander in Bidding Battle for Historic Los Angeles Theater
Although the world was supposed to know what concert promoter would be operating iconic Los Angeles theater The Greek in the near future, it seems we may need to wait until a more distant future as the appropriate committees consider the respective bids from Live Nation and Nederlander/AEG Live. The Recreation and Parks commission was originally scheduled to make a recommendation October 9 but mixed messages may require more pondering. -
Live Nation Rumored to Be Purchasing C3 Presents, Promoter of Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits
Live Nation is looking at a huge deal that would give it a majority share in C3 Presents, one of the nation's largest concert promoters, according to The New York Times. Among the biggest names in the C3 lineup are Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. -
Lady Gaga Signs With Artist Nation
Lady Gaga signed with Live Nation Entertainment's artist management division, Artist Nation. -
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