One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
- Written by Dave Carter, Associate Professor, School of Music and Screen Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Hannah Peters/Getty ImagesThe recent United States federal court finding that music industry giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers has resonated globally.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been highly successful in acquiring controlling interests in ticketing,...





