Ticketmaster to Assume Operations of Ticketmaster DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia Franchise

Ticketmaster to Assume Operations of Ticketmaster DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia Franchise

- Seamless Transition for Clients and Fans -

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment company (NYSE: LYV), today announced it will assume operations of the Ticketmaster DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia franchise owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

-- As of today, January 27, 2011, all franchise clients will begin their
seamless transition to Ticketmaster, one of the world's largest
e-commerce sites. During the transition, both fans and clients will
experience uninterrupted service.
-- Ticketmaster will now directly provide franchise clients with the latest
ticketing technology and innovation, along with its world-class customer
service.
-- Ticketmaster will also provide its seamlessly integrated ticketing
distribution solutions, including the latest industry-leading online
purchase tools and box office management platforms, online and offline
event marketing and communication tools, and a multitude of new services
to help drive ticket sales and enhance the overall entertainment
experience for fans.
-- Fans in the greater DC area can continue to purchase tickets through
Ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster's order by phone. In the coming
months, tickets will also be available at new major retail outlets and
area shopping malls as an additional convenient purchase option for
fans.

"This closes a chapter for us with our U.S. franchises, and we are excited to move forward and directly deliver Ticketmaster's latest ticketing technology and solutions to clients in the greater DC area. Clients and fans will have uninterrupted service and a seamless transition to the Ticketmaster platform, along with our world-class distribution, client support, and customer service," said Nathan Hubbard, Ticketmaster's CEO. "We would like to thank the Ticketmaster DC team for being such exceptional stewards of the Ticketmaster brand in the greater DC area for the last two decades."

About Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster is one of the world's largest e-commerce and ticketing sites online, operating in 19 global markets, and with 19 worldwide call centers. Ticketmaster has been connecting fans to live entertainment since 1976, and is a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. company (NYSE: LYV).

SOURCE Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster

CONTACT: Amanda Mills of Ticketmaster, +1-310-360-2434, media@ticketmaster.com

Web Site: http://www.ticketmaster.com

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