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2025 Irish Gigs (Confirmed & Rumoured Events)

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  • #6092
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548664#Comment_123548664

    live nation revenue in USA for 2025 was $25 billion.
    even a billion dollar fine will have no discernible impact to them. They will just recoup it from the fans.

    Live nation will still control those 100 plus venues across America including exclusive arrangements for all those massive arenas and stadiums. Big artist will have to go through live nation.

    They will still get worldwide deals with artists to cover usa, europe, Oz etc
    Ticketmaster will still have exclusivity deals with all major venues/stadiums as well.

    the truth is no other ticketing operator will be able to compete. TM have all major venues stitched up and has billions to offer attractive rebate schemes to artists/promoters/venues.



  • #6093
    hynesie08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,950 ✭✭✭✭hynesie08


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    Only a year late, hopefully no face punching related cancellations this time.



  • #6094
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548720#Comment_123548720

    You believe the fine will be as low as $1 billion? I'd suggest getting a new source of information. For starters they'll be paying $1m for every breach of the anti-retaliation clause in the DoJ 2010 consent decree where they were prevented from threatening any venue selling via other outlets. There are (at minimum) thousands of such instances. It's the biggest anti-trust case in music industry history and the fines could be matched by a parallel (or later) EU case.

    And TM have the venues 'stitched up'? Have you no grasp that this is entirely what the case is about and that this will not continue? What did you believe the case entailed?

    They will be forced to sell off some (many?) of those venues and you have to assume there are buyers waiting in the wings for the finale of this case. Possibly all of the venues complicit in anti-trust activities. Thus the vast majority.

    The exclusivity deals will not continue as usual due to the anti-retaliation clause. That will be retrospectively enforced (as above) and stringently adhered to in the future. The venues will be given the option of selling via several operators and there's sod all TM will be able to do about that. They'll need to approach these venues with better deals.

    Swallowing the LN/TM line wholesale is a little naive at best. If both you, and they, are burying your collective heads in the sand then there's a rude awakening coming. US (& EU) courts don't go easy with fines, punishments and future restrictions. Read Billboard, the WSJ, NYT and WP for a clearer idea of how bad it'll actually be.



  • #6095
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548905#Comment_123548905

    if you think the trump administration is going to fine a corporation billions on anti trust you are away with the faeries.
    The us government is not going to destroy Live nation by getting them to divest from all their venues or cancel their lease agreements with major stadiums or arenas.
    live doesn’t even own the majority of big venues, it’s football or basketball teams.
    even if venues have the option to sell through many ticketing partners there is many reasons why they will stick with TM for majority of their sales. TM offers great rebates and is a known “reliable” operator.

    Merrick Garland who brought the case says he aim/goal is to split the companies. That’s the height of what will happen, add in a fine which isn’t massive given Live nation revenue.



  • #6096
    [Deleted User]
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548985#Comment_123548985

    Why would Trump have anything to do with fining LN/TM? It's a judicial matter and is long out of the hands of a federal ex-AG.

    It's a DoJ case in the NY District Court joined in by 29 state attorney-generals.



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  • #6097
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549071#Comment_123549071

    and who is head of DOJ - Pam bondi one of trump main acolytes. The DOJ will be ones who ultimately decide on the settlement for this case.



  • #6098
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549097#Comment_123549097

    So, in terms of governance, you don't understand separation of powers? Trump will have absolutely nothing to do with the court's decision and it's astonishing that you'd even think that.

    Again, head in the sand.



  • #6099
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548519#Comment_123548519

    Yes, having similar issue for Oasis in Cardiff. Put them up 2 days ago and no sign of them. Also, I'd be happy to sell at face value to get my money back quickly. Judging by tickets seated near mine, TM are going to add £400 to the price making a bit less likely they sell. Bloody hate that company



  • #6100
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549126#Comment_123549126

    I thought the price was whatever the seller wants to sell at? Didn't realise TM could add to it. Who gets this additional cost, presumably TM



  • #6101
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    No option to dictate price unfortunately, it says "the price will be slightly higher to cover ticketmaster's charges", you'd expect 2/3% not 500%



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  • #6102
    MisterAnarchy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,609 ✭✭✭✭MisterAnarchy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549122#Comment_123549122

    Trump is strongly anti regulation, in direct contrast to the Democrats.

    He is also in bed with the Saudis who had a big share in Livenation untill recently.

    Its a dirty business and Livenation are rotten to the core, they have their tentacles and lobbyists in so many areas of influence.

    Id like to see Livenation broken up but I dont think it will happen.



  • #6103
    hynesie08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,950 ✭✭✭✭hynesie08


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549136#Comment_123549136

    Ticketmaster take a chunk from both buyer and seller, if you buy a hundred euro ticket and try to sell it for 100, you get a notice saying you'll only get eg:89 and if you want the full 100 you have to charge eg:113. They then base the sellers service fee on that price......



  • #6104
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549172#Comment_123549172

    Probably out of his hands now. If the DoJ pull out that still leaves the Attorney-Generals of 29 states to continue on with the case.



  • #6105
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549171#Comment_123549171

    I presumed the charges was just the usual they are unreal. I have seen resale as higher than TM prices and thought is that not just touting maybe it is TM price



  • #6106
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549174#Comment_123549174

    I put a ticket up for 40 previously, less than normal price, and ticketmaster sent me 40. Price to buyer was higher due to TM charges



  • #6107
    greenspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,066 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    Kids , can see start yere own bick measuring contest thread ffs ....

    Clogging up a thread with nonsense ..

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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #6108
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549174#Comment_123549174

    it’s the vat element, so either seller gets its net of vat or vat passes onto buyer who pays €100 plus vat



  • #6109
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549290#Comment_123549290

    All in response to an article posted by @Stillill42. This could be the most significant development of our gig-going lifetimes. We've consistently, and pretty unanimously, complained here about the costs associated with seeing bands. There are changes afoot, whether good or bad, and I believe it's up for discussion here. Any dismantling of the assets of LN and TM is going to create openings that will hopefully benefit us. After circa five years of egregious profiteering we surely deserve some good news.



  • #6110
    greenspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,066 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549362#Comment_123549362

    True......

    So start a thread !!!

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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #6111
    FullBack Jam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭FullBack Jam


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123548591#Comment_123548591

    Ya, I had been doing same. But some accounts can be hacked, making it look like they are members for a long time, and have positive feedback. I got stung for €100 few weeks back. Everything seems legit. I'll be very careful in the future when using Adverts.ie - will look to meet up if possible, or to have a phone call before transferring any money. I will know then if it is legit or not.



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  • #6112
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549424#Comment_123549424

    When it goes to trial in late winter/early Spring 2026. Hope to see you there.



  • #6113
    ledwithhedwith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭ledwithhedwith


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549438#Comment_123549438

    In fairness I have heard that , re accounts being hacked i just assumed it wasn't overly common! And woulda thought they'd shoot their shot for a large amount! That's shite ya got stung



  • #6114
    Seths_emotional_toolbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭Seths_emotional_toolbox


    Not sure if this is allowed….?

    I have put two Olivia Rodrigo tickets up for resale on TM. PM if you want the link?



  • #6115
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


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    Alex G in vicar



  • #6116
    TenPicnics
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 574 ✭✭✭TenPicnics


    Folks there is a separate Ticketmaster-related thread, all the discussion about that company should really be put there.



  • #6117
    Sean Seoighe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Sean Seoighe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549566#Comment_123549566

    I was on Toutless earlier and there's lots of interest in them, if you post there someone will take them gladly



  • #6118
    Sean Seoighe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 549 ✭✭✭Sean Seoighe


    Still nothing on Lana Del Rey support (for Dublin or the UK/I tour) which doesn't sound right to me. She was supposed to have an album out that was delayed and don't think there's a new date for it so maybe she's scrapped it.

    No concrete reason to think it will be cancelled or postponed but wonder if it will be as it's then gonna be pretty much same tour as last year that she also performed in UK/I…



  • #6119
    Shakyfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭Shakyfan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549174#Comment_123549174

    That's bollocks! You can ask for a maximum of what you paid including fees. And that's what you get! Ticketmaster will add on their fees which is where the person buying the resale tickets gets fleeced because TM seem to add on excessive fees.



  • #6120
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549844#Comment_123549844

    2 -1 weeks before for local supports seems about right. I’m sure something will get announced in next few days.
    Would be only expecting locals supports not anyone big.
    albums delays always happen, she never announced a release date



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  • #6121
    d12469538
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭d12469538


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123549885#Comment_123549885

    Yeah and NIN won't be on at 8. Know it all



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