(3-31-2008) Live Nation Signs Concert-promotion Deal With U2 - CNNMoney.com*

[Johnovox]

I would think that U2 still insisted on some element of control, in which case we still may see GA and still at a low price. Bono likes to say the best seats in the house are the cheapest. Then they will sell all of the loge/lower bowl for $250. The key will be whether they give the fan club members a chance to get the GAs - that was the problem the last time with the first sale, but then they rectified it.

[mooncat]

Originally posted by Johnovox I would think that U2 still insisted on some element of control, in which case we still may see GA and still at a low price. Bono likes to say the best seats in the house are the cheapest. Then they will sell all of the loge/lower bowl for $250. The key will be whether they give the fan club members a chance to get the GAs - that was the problem the last time with the first sale, but then they rectified it.

LiveNation have produced the past 3 U2 tours.

And the unit heads have been working with the band for 20 years.

This is not a new relationship. It's a very, very old one.

[Zoomerang96]

Originally posted by whenhiphopdrovethebigcars I haven´t checked how many satellites they run for a couple of years. Doesn´t make any difference to independent labels at all. The industry has changed, its all upside down so who gives a shit about them?

no, i don't care about independent labels. that's not my point.

my point is radiohead don't like them, so i don't either, guys.

[Johnovox]

Originally posted by mooncat LiveNation have produced the past 3 U2 tours. And the unit heads have been working with the band for 20 years. This is not a new relationship. It's a very, very old one.

The point is that I think U2 will be involved in the tour details as before. Someone screwed up the initial round of fan sales the last time and I don't recall who took the fall: Livenation or Ticketmaster, but U2 got back involved and things ran smoother from then on (i.e., the fans got good seats from the presales, not just the scalpers).

[gohaw]

Originally posted by Zoomerang96 no, i don't care about independent labels. that's not my point. my point is radiohead don't like them, so i don't either, guys.

RH are working with LiveNation.

Sort it out buddy.

[TheBuz]

Madonna also signed a deal with Live Nation. I read about it on TicketNews.com.