A top competition lawyer says the anti-trust lawsuit against music promoter Live Nation, is long overdue. 

The US Department of Justice is suing the Ticketmaster parent company - alleging it's holding a monopoly - as it's putting on the concerts, selling the tickets and owning the venues.

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis Allan “This isn’t a surprise... I think they’ll be out a chunk of change somehow.”

Mitchinson said “Ticketmaster will usually add another $30-$70 in fees and taxes.”

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A top competition lawyer says the anti-trust lawsuit against music promoter Live Nation, is long overdue.  
The US Department of Justice is suing the Ticketmaster parent company - alleging it's holding a monopoly - as it's putting on the concerts, selling the tickets and owning the venues. 
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis Allan “This isn’t a surprise... I think they’ll be out a chunk of change somehow.” 
Mitchinson said “Ticketmaster will usually add another $30-$70 in fees and taxes.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.