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The Live Nation entertainment conglomerate is expected to build 18 new places across the United States in the next 18 months, the company announced on Tuesday.
In a Live Nation press releaseThe company said that new hubs range from intimate clubs to the big outdoor amphitheers. Live Nation has also said that the new places will open in the next year and a half and will cost around $ 1 billion to build.
Live Nation said The fact that the opening of new sites on “small markets” would give more access to people in these cities to major events.
“Live Nation’s commitment to extend to smaller and un served musical markets means that fans in dynamic places like Birmingham, Al, Virginia Beach, VA or Alntown, PA can now live world -class events closer to their home,” said the announcement.
Where do new places open?
A list of cities has been provided by Live Nation, where new places will be open:
- Alentown, pa
- Atlanta, Ga
- Birmingham, Al
- Denver, Co
- Indianapolis, in
- Memphis, tn
- Milwaukee, won
- Nashville, tn
- Orlando, FL
- Portland, me
- Portland, or
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Raleigh, nc
- Richmond, go
- Riverside, mo
- Seattle, wa
- Shakopee, mn
- Virginia Beach, go
The announcement of new places comes in the midst of a political examination
The new Live Nation openings came A careful examination on the other side of the aisle has become stronger against the living nation. Back in March, President Donald Trump Signed a decree aimed at protecting fans against “operating ticket scalping” and reforming the American live entertainment ticket industry.
The order directed the secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and the Attorney General Bondi To ensure that the ticket scalpers comply with the tax collections of the Internal Revenue Service and other applicable laws.
During the previous administration, Former President Joe BidenTHE The Ministry of Justice continued Live Nation Entertainmentalleging that he monopolized access to events.
Contribution: Bart Jansen, USA Today
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