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Ticketmaster Lays Off 8% of Workforce Following Live Nation Q1 Report

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
800
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~5.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 15, 2023
800 OF 14,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., has laid off 8% of its workforce, which translates to approximately 800 employees. This decision follows the company's Q1 report, indicating a need for restructuring amidst ongoing challenges in the live events industry. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The company has not specified the locations or departments affected by these cuts. This move reflects the ongoing impact of economic pressures on the entertainment sector, as companies adjust to fluctuating demand and revenue.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. cut 800 jobs as of May 15, 2023.

That is roughly 5.4% of the 14,700 people Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. since April 2023, affecting a combined 2,500 employees.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.LYV
Communication Services · 14,700 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
4,850
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 18, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 18, 2026