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May 14, 2009 

Frontline Acquires Dale Morris & Associates

Irving Azoff's Front Line Management has acquired country music shop Dale Morris & Associates, Billboard reports. Dale Morris reps a number of major country performers, including Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson and Kenny Chesney.


Live Nation Looks To Ticketholders For Increased Revenues

When CEO Michael Rapino joined Live Nation a few years ago, he promised to improve the concert customer experience.

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Bruce Springsteen Oversold

Thousands of Bruce Springsteen fans who bought premium seats to his concert at the Verizon Center next week are being told they don't actually have tickets.


Ticketmaster Announces Ontario's First Paperless Ticket Installation At Copps Coliseum

Ticketmaster operating business announced that Hamilton's Copps Coliseum will be Ontario's first live entertainment venue permanently equipped to validate Ticketmaster's Paperless Ticket.


Sony Sues EMI

Sony Music is suing EMI alleging that executive Ron Werre had used them as a "stalking horse" to obtain his promotion last week to Chief Operating Officer of EMI North America and Mexico.


How David Beats Goliath
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Nederlander Concerts Adds Invite Technology

Since its inception, Nederlander Concerts has been setting trends in the entertainment and music industries.


EMI Cost-Cutting Boosts Earnings

Music giant EMI tripled its earnings over the past year, helped by cost-cutting measures that reportedly caused a near-revolt by its artists.


Gathering Of The Vibes Finalizes Lineup

The Gathering of the Vibes festival has announced the finalized lineup for this year's event, set to take place from July 23-26 in Bridgeport's 370-acre Seaside Park.

Stevie Nicks

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Gabriel, Abreu Win Polar Music Prize

British musician Peter Gabriel and Venezuelan composer Jose Antonio Abreu on Tuesday were named the winners of the 2009 Polar Music Prize.

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04/15/09Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Los Angeles Sports Arena - Los Angeles, CA Live Nation/Nederlander Concerts 2/0 2,807,010 31,080 33,094 93.9% $95.00
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04/24/09Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band XL Center - Hartford, CT Live Nation 1/1 1,405,050 15,168 15,168 100% $95.00
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Artist: Shenandoah
Available: Call for availability - 2009 - Georgia & Surrounding States -
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Artist: Duncan Sheik
Available: Call for availability - Mid July & again in the fall 2009 -
Company: The Agency Group Ltd.
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Artist: Acoustic Alchemy
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Artist: Propagandhi
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Artist: Nelo
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