Live Nation Entertainment, founded in 2005, is the world's leading live entertainment company. Its operations span more than 50 countries, connecting touring, ticketing, partnerships, venues, and fan experiences. The company brings together more than 150 million fans with artists annually, promoting over 50,000 concerts and festivals each year.
The company operates through several key divisions. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing, selling over 620 million tickets annually. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment, promoting events for nearly 7,000 artists in over 40 countries. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship creates strategic marketing programs connecting more than 1,200 sponsors with fans attending Live Nation events.
The company states its mission is to bring more music to more fans in more places, describing artists as central to its operations. It supports artists at various career stages through programs such as On The Road Again and Crew Nation, and positions itself as the largest investor in musicians.
