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Ticketmaster Cuts 350 Jobs to Pivot Toward AI Technology

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
350
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
350 OF 14,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: 25 countries.

Department affected: technical areas.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s subsidiary, Ticketmaster, has laid off 350 employees as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence technology. This decision reflects the company's efforts to adapt to changing market demands and enhance operational efficiency. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at integrating AI solutions into their services. The affected positions were primarily in areas that are being automated or redefined due to technological advancements. This move underscores the ongoing transformation within the live entertainment industry as companies seek to innovate and streamline their operations.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. cut 350 jobs affecting its technical areas team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% 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 8, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 11, 2026