Live Nation is the largest live entertainment company in the world, serving as a concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing platform. In addition, the firm generates revenue from sponsorships and advertising. With offices in 45 countries, Live Nation promotes concerts globally and it owns, operates, or had exclusive booking rights to nearly 400 venues worldwide at the end of 2024, which the firm says makes it the second-largest operator of music venues globally. In 2024, Live Nation promoted nearly 55,000 events, drawing more than 150 million fans. Ticketmaster is a dominant global ticketing service, selling almost 640 million tickets in 2024.
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Operator of a global entertainment ticketing platform intended to buy and sell live event tickets. The company's platform provides the widest possible choice of tickets to a variety of events where people can buy and sell tickets to their favorite events in the language, currency, and on the device of their choice, providing users with a secure platform to buy and sell tickets and resolve booking issues for an event without hassle.
AEG Presents is the live music and entertainment division of Anschutz Entertainment Group, established in 2001 and based in Los Angeles, California. It is recognized as the world's second-largest live music promoter, focusing on artist development and producing live events across five continents. The company entertains over 100 million guests annually through a network of more than 100 venues.
AEG Presents specializes in organizing concert tours, festivals, and special events, catering to diverse audiences. Notable festivals include Coachella, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Electric Forest. The company manages prominent venues such as Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and O2 Arena in London. AEG Presents collaborates with various partner brands to enhance its reach and impact in the live entertainment industry.