Taylor Swift Tour Promoter Louis Messina Urges Judge to Reject Live Nation/Ticketmaster Deal

Taylor Swift tour promoter Louis Messina told a federal judge he is asking the court to reject a Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust settlement. Variety reports that, in a written submission, Messina argued the companies’ market power could put his business at risk.

Variety’s excerpt says Messina warned he “could go out of business,” citing the experience of other promoters who have “fallen victim to Live Nation.” The report does not provide further details about the settlement terms or what the judge will decide.