In the weeks surrounding the April 15 federal jury verdict finding that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized the U.S. ticketing market, Professor John Kwoka was cited widely in print, broadcast, and international media.
Prior to the verdict, the Guardian quoted Kwoka on the limits of fee transparency laws when applied to a company with Ticketmaster’s market dominance, and Rolling Stone featured his argument that Live Nation’s structural control of the industry, not just supply and demand, is driving ticket prices higher.
Following the verdict, Kwoka was quoted by AFP in coverage picked up by the BBC and outlets worldwide, including Scoop. He commented on the direct harm to consumers and criticized the DOJ’s earlier decision to settle, calling the jury’s findings a validation of concerns that the agency had moved too quickly to resolve the case.
| Rolling Stone | Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly | https://ca.rollingstone.com/concert-ticket-prices-live-nation/ |
| Guardian | Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/26/ticketmaster-fees-hidden-charges |
| BBC | Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds | https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyddyp19yyo |
| Scoop | Live Nation monopoly ruling shakes music industry, jury finds overcharging of fans | https://www.scoop.my/news/286863/live-nation-monopoly-ruling-shakes-music-industry-jury-finds-overcharging-of-fans/ |
