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Live music: MPs press CMA to investigate Live Nation's market power
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee is urging the Competition and Markets Authority to launch a full market investigation into Live Nation's dominance in the live music industry, citing concerns about restrictive exclusivity terms, control over ticketing and customer data, and limited support for grassroots music.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Music Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Oct 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.
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Live Nation's grip on UK live music is under threat as regulators prepare to challenge its exclusivity and data control. You must reassess reliance on Live Nation's venues and ticketing to avoid sudden market shifts.
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2 sources · first reported 17 Oct 2026 · latest 18 Oct 2026
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