Michael Rapino addresses ticketing controversies
The Live Nation CEO and president has discussed the recent furore over ticketing for artists including Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and The Cure
News By Lisa Henderson | 2 May 2023
Live Nation CEO and president Michael Rapino has addressed the ongoing controversies and debate about ticketing in the US. As lawmakers in the US attempt to clamp down on ticket sellers, Rapino appeared on The Bob Lefsetz Podcast last week to defend the “widely misunderstood” ticketing industry.
Rapino’s appearance on the podcast comes on the heels of high-profile furores over ticket prices and on-sales for artists including Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and The Cure.
In March, The Cure opted…