Live Nation to Offer Exclusive Access to Premium Concert Tickets on LiveNation.com

Live Nation to Offer Exclusive Access to Premium Concert Tickets on LiveNation.com

LiveNation.com Now Offers Concert Fans Thousands of Premium Tickets, VIP Parking and VIP Club Passes for All of Its Amphitheatres

LOS ANGELES, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation (NYSE:LYV), the world's largest live music company, announced today that music fans will now be able to instantly purchase tickets for premium seat locations, VIP parking spaces and VIP Club Access for live music events in all of its amphitheatres across North America directly at www.LiveNation.com.

The new product offerings give registered LiveNation.com members exclusive access to the best seats in the house for a premium price. Fans will also have the ability to purchase preferred parking which is generally closer to the venue entrance, as well as special access to premium bar and lounge areas at select venues.

"LiveNation.com already resonates with music fans because it provides them with a powerful tool to search for live music shows in their area," said Michael Rapino, Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. "Now with our exclusive ticket and parking offerings, fans have even more reasons to visit LiveNation.com. In addition, our premium seat program helps us and the artist participate in the revenue generated from these ticket sales that might otherwise go to scalpers. Our goal is for LiveNation.com to provide a strong artist to fan sales channel for all music related products."

Launched less than a year ago, LiveNation.com has already become a leading destination for music fans as a live music search engine offering concert tickets, tour dates and information on artists and venues to fans around the world. The added e-commerce offerings are expected to bring an increase in traffic to Live Nation's websites, which collectively are the second most visited event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings.

About Live Nation

Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues(R) and Fillmore(R) music venues and prestigious locations such as Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London's Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV."

Source: Live Nation

CONTACT: John Vlautin of Live Nation, +1-310-867-7127,
johnvlautin@livenation.com

Web site:

http://www.livenation.com/

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