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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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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The devolution of Creative New Zealand
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Call for Expressions of Interest - Artsenta 40th Anniversary Symposium on Creativity and Wellbeing
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The Collin Post 4 Plinths Project
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TA'IALA - a NEW Pasefika Theatre & Dance Producers programme online!
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International Art Awards
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TSB Festival of Lights Entertainment Expressions Of Interest
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ActionActors an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to grow an existing business
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06 May - 04 Jun, 2026The Creative Priority Workshop
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20 May - 18 Aug, 2026Capital of Kai
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10 Apr - 09 Jun, 2026MANON - ONE LAST SHOW!!
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10 May - 07 Jun, 2026Artley and Finzi: A Wairua Premiere Showcase
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17 Apr - 01 Jun, 2026Open Studios Waiheke 2026
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01 Apr - 23 Oct, 2026Lysaght Watt Trust Art Award
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21 Apr - 28 May, 2026Exhibition Opening | Peata Larkin: Silent Kōrero
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08 Apr - 08 Jun, 2026PARADISE — GROUP ART EXHIBITION
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22 May - 21 Jun, 2026OpenMind Art Exhibition 2026
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19 May - 04 Jul, 2026Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance