Two high-ranking ticketing directors at Live Nation bragged about charging excessive fees to fans, joking that they were “robbing them blind”. The directors, Ben Baker and Jeff Weinhold, discussed ways to increase ancillary fees such as parking, lawn chair rentals, and VIP access without customers noticing. This conversation highlights the company’s business strategy of maximizing profits from ticket sales.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-12/live-nation-can-gouge-fans-on-fees-ticketing-executives-boast