US Senator Scott Wilk’s legislation to prohibit exclusivity clauses in contracts between primary ticket sellers and entertainment venues in California headed to the Senate Floor and was voted on yesterday (Monday). The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this month. Senator Wilk said: “Exclusivity contracts with entertainment venues mean higher ticket prices …
Live Nation found not legally liable for man shot during 2014 tour
Live Nation has been found not legally liable for the death of a man that was shot and killed during a music tour in 2014. The California Court of Appeal has ruled the entertainment company not liable for the death of Eric Johnson Jr, an event promoter that was killed during rapper Young Jeezy’s …
PGA Tour event to accept cryptocurrency
The Barracuda Championship in California will become the first PGA Tour event to accept cryptocurrency payments, with fans able to purchase tickets, hospitality and sponsorship packages. Golf fans will be able to pay using over 300 different cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin. Not only will fans be able to use cryptocurrency to pay for …