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James Hanley

Songkick-Live Nation dispute intensifies

The battle between Songkick and Live Nation is intensifying. The concert discovery and ticketing firm Songkick is suing Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging the firms have “exploited their monopoly power” by engaging in anti-competitive behaviour. The promoting giant is accused of pressuring touring artists and concert venues to not work with Songkick's service. However, in response, Live Nation is now reportedly demanding that Songkick pay the company what it would have earned if Ticketmaster, ...

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