One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
A US court found Live Nation and Ticketmaster used their monopoly to overcharge. Those same giants control major parts of Aotearoa’s ticketing, festival and events sectors.
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TA'IALA - a NEW Pasefika Theatre & Dance Producers programme online!
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