Justice Dept to Investigate Merger

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090211/D969GRGG1.html

" Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., want the government to stop the deal in part because of problems experienced with Ticketmaster's recent offering of tickets to Bruce Springsteen shows."

Swindled fan Sues TicketMaster in Canada

http://uk.reuters.com/article/technologyNewsMolt/idUKTRE51882720090209

"Ticketmaster's website said none were available, but redirected him to the website of the company's TicketsNow resale unit."

"Ontario is one of three Canadian provinces with laws against reselling tickets on the secondary market at more than their face value."

Forbes Article with Randy Phillips of AEG Live

http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/09/aeg-live-nation-ticketmaster-business-media-0209_aeg.html

"The sweet spot in touring going forward is going to be the 5,000- to 7,000-seat theaters. I think the consumer would rather spend more money on something that means something to them in a more intimate setting."

"That was the genesis of AEG Live, so that we could have control over the programming of our buildings."

Related Article on Merger
http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/04/live-nation-ticketmaster-business-media-0204_tickets.html?partner=whiteglove_google

"A combined Live Nation-Ticketmaster will face high-profile headwinds from an Obama Justice Department inquiry into whether the new company would constitute a monopoly in the struggling music industry."

ATTN: Sign Up To Petition AGAINST the Merge

Please take the few moments and sign the petition protesting the merge.

It's a small start int he right direction.

http://www.nj.gov/lps/formmail.htm

Thanks!

Pitchfork Media Article

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/149067-live-nation-ticketmaster-wanna-merge-take-your-

"...who's going to stop Ticketmaster from engaging in the same practices when they essentially own everything?"

"People who can outbid the rest of the world on those big tickets will be able to buy straight from the source, and the rest of us will be left out in the cold."

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog "People Against TicketMaster/LiveNation Merge."
This is a place for fans of live music to keep informed about concert ticket sales and voice their opinions on what they believe is going on with shady ticket sales.
The TM/LN merge will likely be the end of "face value" ticket prices as we know it. This will be a place for the consumer to stay informed and discuss possible alternatives on obtaining tickets as well as educated themselves on how to bring about a change in the system.
Music is something very sacred to me and for these companies to try and exploit our love for the music for their own profitable gain is wrong and unjust.
Please feel free to contact me and address any concerns you may have, or ideas for the blog.
This is a blog for fans and of fans, all ideas and suggestions are welcome.

Let's take it upon ourselves to bring about change!

Thanks for listening,
~Matt