‘These People Are So Stupid’: Live Nation Employees Boast About High Fees in Unsealed Messages

Two regional directors of ticketing for Live Nation amphitheaters joked and bragged about "robbing [fans] blind" with sky-high parking prices

12 Mar, 16:05 — 12 Mar, 21:21

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These revelations come at a critical time as Live Nation faces scrutiny in an antitrust case with the Justice Department and has proposed a settlement. The unsealed messages provide a stark contrast to the company's public image and raise questions about its business practices and treatment of consumers.

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Live Nation Employees Boast About “Gouging” Fans With Fees and Parking Costs in Private Exchanges: “Robbing Them Blind, Baby”

The exchanges were revealed in court documents this week as exhibits tied to Live Nation's antitrust lawsuit.

By Ethan Millman

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Newly Revealed Court Records Reveal That Live Nation Employees Joked About Ancillary Fees Paid By Fans: “Robbing Them Blind, Baby”

Newly released court records have added a twist following Live Nation’s proposed settlement of the Justice Department’s antitrust case. Slack messages between two employees, who were tasked with ticketing duties in Florida and Virginia ,revealed them joking about the ancillary fees charged by Live Nation venues for various events. In one instance, Jeff Weinhold writes […]

By Ted Johnson

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