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<p>Just this week, frustration towards Ticketmaster reached a boiling point when its controversial pricing system led to surge in the cost of Oasis tickets, which has once again prompted calls for a consumer watchdog probe.</p>

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The US is fighting to break up Ticketmaster — could Ireland do something similar?

Case by US Department of Justice over anti-competitive conduct will be closely watched by the EU, which could initiate its own investigations

<p>Outraged Oasis fans have slammed as 'stomach-churning' the pricing structure that saw tickets for the hotly anticipated concerts in Dublin next year rise to more than €400. Picture: Yui Mok/PA</p>

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Ticket agents should reflect on their actions following Oasis ticket controversy, says Tánaiste

<p>Live Nation, the biggest US concert promoter, merged with ticketing giant Ticketmaster in 2010.</p>

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US Justice Department to seek breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster

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Taylor Swift, Ticketmaster, Lankum... Top 10 talking points in music in 2023

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Want to bag Bruce Springsteen tickets? You might be better off looking abroad

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Cáit Caden: After a nightmarish week, Web Summit can only dream of u-turns and a fresh face

RTÉ, Ticketmaster, NCT and Amazon see huge drops in customer trust survey

Latest annual Irish Customer Experience (CX) report once again shows credit unions are country's most trusted company

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Taylor Swift Fans Demonstrate Outside U.S. Capitol As Ticket Industry Executives Testify To Congress

The only show in town: Fans have little choice but to dance to Ticketmaster's tune

Since its merger with events and venue firm Live Nation, Ticketmaster has become a near-monopoly, with pricing policies that have left many fans frustrated, writes Niamh Hennessy

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Coldplay in Dublin: Fans share disappointment at missing out on tickets after three attempts

Despite two presale events, the demand for tickets to Coldplay's Croke Park gigs resumed

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Coldplay - Music Of The Spheres World Tour

S Coldplay fans go round in circles as Music of the Spheres tour sells out

Once general sale started at 10am, reports surfaced almost immediately on social media that there were problems

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Don’t cross the Swifties

Taylor Swift concert

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Pricey tickets

Springsteen concerts

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Eir, Bord Gáis and Harvey Norman top list of consumer queries to watchdog last year

In all, there were 32,431 contacts made to the CCPC’s helpline last year with queries and complaints, and over 7,000 consumers were referred to the Small Claims Court for redress

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 - Show - PSD Bank Dome

Irish Examiner view: Taylor Swift ticket scramble shows up a problem with Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster and Live Nation effectively formed a monopoly that may have implications for Irish musicians and their fans

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Promoter explains high price of Springsteen concert tickets

Prices for the concerts in Dublin's RDS next year range from €96-€156 for seated, and €131 for standing, before the addition of service fees

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Fergus Finlay: Electric Picnic could exact a heavy toll on public health if it goes ahead

Discourse about the festival is framed in terms of audiences and artists, but the big bucks end up in the hands of a multinational

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

Key parties 'remain committed' to Cork event centre, but still no timeline

'Sod was turned on the planned 6,000-capacity venue in 2016

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Virtual events help revive fortunes of proposed operator of Cork's events centre

Reversal in fortunes could potentially bolster Live Nation's commitment to the Leeside project

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

You bought a ticket for a banned event, what’s next?

THE decision, announced last week, to ban major public gatherings of more than 5,000 people in Ireland until at least September has led to the cancellation of many events planned for the summer, particularly concerts.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

The Killers confirm rescheduled Dublin gigs for 2021

The Killers have confirmed the rescheduled dates for their Dublin gigs.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Here's the latest on all your favourite concerts and festivals in Ireland this summer

In some cases, tickets will remain valid for next year and in others, refunds will be processed automatically.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Dublin Horse Show cancelled for first time since 1940

The Dublin Horse Show has been cancelled for the first time in 80 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Ticketmaster outlines refund policies for events that have been postponed or cancelled

While many promoters, including those behind the Electric Picnic festival, insist their events will go ahead, comments made by Health Minister Simon Harris this weekend have thrown them into doubt.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Organisers proceeding as planned with €60m college football game in Dublin

Organisers of the Navy-Notre Dame game, due to be played in Dublin on August 29 and worth an estimated €60m-plus to the economy, are proceeding as planned for the event while monitoring the escalating coronavirus crisis.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Postponements continue as problems mount for rugby chiefs

The spread of the Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with sport, with Six Nations and Guinness PRO14 competitions once more affected.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Pet Shop Boys announced for Cork's Live at the Marquee

Pet Shop Boys have been announced as the latest act to join the line up at this year's Live at the Marquee.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Tom Jones and Mrs Brown's Boys to play Live at the Marquee

Tom Jones is headed to Cork this summer as he is announced as a headliner at Live at the Marquee.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

1c savings and cancer cures among 21 businesses breaching ad standards

Sales that only gave a 1c saving and a website which implied that its talk therapies had cured cancer are two of 21 businesses found to be in breach of advertising standards.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

21 businesses found to be in breach of advertising standards

'Fake' sales that only gave a 1c saving and a website which implied that its talk therapies had cured cancer are two of 21 businesses found to be in breach of advertising standards.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

The Lieutenant of Inishmore run at the Gaiety extended due to demand

Following on from the success of Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan earlier this year, the Gaitey Theatre will present McDonagh's The Lieuenant of Inishmore from January onwards.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

The Script announces Irish tour dates for next summer

The Script have announced they will perform an open-air summer show at Irish Independent Park in Cork next summer as part of their huge European Sunsets and Full Moons tour.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

Jimmy Carr adds extra late Dublin show due to phenomenal demand

The sharp-tongued comedian's new show "contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things".

Wed, 23 Oct, 2019

Picture This announce a string of huge Irish summer gigs

Picture This have announced three massive Irish summer shows for 2020 in Cork, Dublin and Belfast.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2019

Westlife confirm second Cork gig

Westlife have added an extra show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, due to phenomenal demand.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2019

Festival-goers and rugby fans warned about online ticket touts

Music and rugby fans are being warned to be wary of online ticket touts who are advertising tickets above their original cost for sold-out events.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2019

Everything you need to know about this weekend's Love Sensation festival

It's gonna be stun.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Cry Monster Cry announce Dublin gig

Following on from the success of their debut album, Rhythm of Dawn, Cry Monster Cry are embracing change and taking their different tempos, rhythms, dynamics on tour.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019

Immediate re-sale of Lizzo tickets on Ticketmaster site raises fans' anger

Music fans have raised concerns about Ticketmaster’s online sales system after tickets for a sold-out concert appeared to go on re-sale on its website minutes later for more than double the original price.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Tickets for Lizzo's Dublin gig were ‘sold out before they even went on sale’

As the Dublin venue only seats 1,200, a lot of the tickets were snapped up during the presale.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Picture This announce major Kerry gig

The Killarney venue has invested over €500,000 in production and technology across lighting, sound and audio-visual systems and an increased patron capacity of 4,142.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

The Jonas Brothers are coming to Dublin

The brothers hinted at their reunion in February, during an episode of James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.

Fri, 31 May, 2019

What we learned at Music Cork

Musicians, promoters, marketers, etc, gathered for panel discussions and networking opportunities, as well as attending showcase gigs at Cyprus Avenue for emerging bands.

Fri, 03 May, 2019

Limited number of extra tickets for Take That 3Arena gigs released

A limited number of tickets for next week's Take That 3Arena shows are on sale from Ticketmaster.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2019

Tech startups make music and events a smooth operation

Two Irish companies are disrupting the events space with innovative technology.

Sat, 20 Apr, 2019

Can you believe? Jonathan Van Ness announces second Dublin show

Yaaaaas! JVN has added a second Dublin show.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

Blue Planet II - Live in Concert is coming to Ireland

Blue Planet II – Live In Concert will transport you through the power of music, deep underwater for two hours of drama, entertainment, stunning visuals and majestic orchestrations.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2019

Drake announces not one, not two but three Irish dates

The platinum-selling, chart-dominating powerhouse will bring his ‘ASSASSINATION VACATION TOUR’ to Dublin's 3Arena,

Tue, 22 Jan, 2019

From 'Cabaret' to 'Come From Away', Musical theatre set for a big year

The enormous success of Hamilton has underlined the enduring appeal of musical theatre. Marjorie Brennan selects the best shows of the year ahead.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2019

Competition agency launches investigation into sale of MCD to Electric Picnic owners

As well as owning EP, LN Gaiety Holdings has business arrangements with Live Nation UK.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2019

Toto announced as newest act for Cork’s Live at the Marquee

“I bless the rains down in Africa”

Thu, 29 Nov, 2018