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During the DOJ’s six‑week antitrust trial against Live Nation‑Ticketmaster, witnesses described a climate of fear that venues could be punished for switching, including a SeatGeek‑backed idea of 'retaliation insurance'; though the government announced a settlement, several states plan to press ahead with claims, underscoring concerns that Live Nation’s dominance extends beyond ticketing to control major amphitheaters.
The Justice Department reached a tentative settlement with Live Nation (the Ticketmaster owner) in the antitrust case, requiring changes to venue ticketing deals to permit multiple vendors and allow artists to work with other promoters. Live Nation would pay damages to states that join the settlement, and a court must approve the agreement; the deal would avoid a breakup of the 2010 merger, though some states oppose it and New York plans to continue the case.
The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2027 edition will be held in Boulder from Jan 21–31, centered in downtown and CU Boulder campuses with venues across the city (including Boulder High, Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, Dairy Arts Center, Macky Auditorium and more) and talks at Canyon Theater and Old Main. The centralized, Boulder-only setup aims to streamline logistics versus Park City, though hotel capacity remains limited; locals will have easier access to screenings after premiere-night tickets.
LA28 unveiled seven venues across the United States to host the 2028 Olympic football (soccer) matches, with the Rose Bowl Stadium hosting the final rounds. The six additional stadiums are in New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San José and San Diego, selected to meet international standards and engage local communities. LA28 plans an east-to-west match distribution to minimize travel and is considering an extended tournament window with preliminary games before Opening Ceremony. The women’s tournament will feature 16 teams (more than the men’s 12) for the first time in Olympic history. Registration for the LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw is open now through March 18, 2026.
The LA28 committee has announced the venues for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, opting to use existing structures. Notably, SoFi Stadium will host swimming events, making it the largest swimming venue in Olympic history. Additionally, Oklahoma City will host softball and canoe slalom due to a lack of suitable venues in Southern California. Other key locations include the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for track and field, Crypto.Com Arena for gymnastics, and the Intuit Dome for basketball. More venues will be announced in the future.
Major League Baseball has announced the venues for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Miami’s loanDepot Park, Japan’s Tokyo Dome, Puerto Rico’s Hiram Bithorn Stadium, and Houston’s Minute Maid Park set to host games. This marks the first time Houston will host WBC games, while Puerto Rico returns as a host for the first time since 2013. The tournament will feature 20 teams, with the final stages taking place in Miami.
Restaurants and venues in Milwaukee, set to host the Republican National Convention in July, are concerned about the lack of bookings and inquiries for events around the gathering, despite the proximity of the event. Owners and managers of prominent establishments, including Birch, Pabst and Riverside theaters, and Lupi & Iris, are expressing worry over the slow pace of event planning and bookings, with some opting to schedule their own shows during the convention period.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is focusing on enhancing the local music scene as part of his three-part State of the City address. Based on the findings of the Sacramento Music Census, which highlighted a lack of venues and resources for musicians, Steinberg proposed seven changes to city ordinances aimed at streamlining the permitting process, reducing costs, and ensuring public safety. The goal is to create more opportunities and establish more performance spaces for Sacramento musicians, particularly newer artists. The discussions also emphasized the need for venues of various sizes to support local artists and prevent them from leaving the city for success.
Sundance Film Festival 2024, set to take place from January 18-28, will feature more than 90 features and 60+ shorts. The festival will be held in various venues in Park City and Salt Lake City, with screenings starting earlier in the day. The festival director, Eugene Hernandez, acknowledged the challenging moment for artists due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The festival will also include at-home screenings and online access for press and industry. Hernandez emphasized the importance of celebrating independent voices and supporting diverse art and artists. Further details regarding tickets and passes will be announced in late September.