CONCERT FANS BEWARE

Hang on to your fedoras, music fans. The road to musical awesomeness has gotten bumpier. The UK Competition Commission just placed their stamp of approval on the merger between ticketing giant, Ticketmaster and worldwide mega-promoter, Live Nation. Now the decision seems to lie in the hands of the US Department of Justice who are just days away from coming to a conclusion.

As a fan of live music, we're encouraging you to speak out about the issue and help keep monopolies from degrading the quality and diversity of live music and entertainment. Do some Googling. After a few clicks, you'll most likely find yourself at ticketdisaster.org. They're helping to make sense of the mess by outlining the major ways this merger will be a kick in the face to music fans and the live entertainment industry. Get the facts then send an email to The Department of Justice at antitrust.complaints@usdoj.gov asking them to block the merger.