# What to know about the Live Nation verdict and how it could affect concertgoers

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- Published: 2026-04-17T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo credit: Nainoa Shizuru via Unsplash. Article by Hannah Schoenbaum. AP News – updated April 15, 2026. Music lovers who have complained for years about Ticketmaster fees for concert tickets are surely reveling in a jury verdict Wednesday that found its parent company Live Nation has been running a harmful monopoly over large venues across the U.S. But they will have to wait to see if the verdict leads to changes that make concerts more affordable. Here are some things to know about the verdict in the closely-watched antitrust battle: […] Click here to view original web page at www.apnews.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio