In early days of Live Nation, we really believed it was important to be a direct-to-consumer business, which the labels aren't and no promoter was at the time. By merging with Ticketmaster, we could we give the artist a direct… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
BottleRock has these incredible VIP cabins where a chef is preparing sushi for you in your cabin or lounge decorated by Restoration Hardware. — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
We spend a great deal of time getting the fan to buy the ticket. Why shouldn't it be: 'Buy the concert ticket and bundle… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
In my business, the cheaper the ticket price the better. I'd love for more consumers to walk into an amphitheater, park, have a beer… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
We do a big business with our midsized-venue model. We don't need bands to be on the top-ten charts to make money. — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
Drake has become a mega-star, with sell-out crowds around the world. — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
In our business we don't mind if a price of a ticket goes down; our job is to get as many bums in seats… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
Our job is we work for the artist and we service the artists fans. And the better service and the better company we can… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
I have no problem if you bought a Justin Timberlake ticket and you decide to go sell that ticket to somebody. We would first… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
The concert industry lags dramatically behind the great hospitality businesses out there, whether they're theme parks or hotels or sporting events. — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
The touring business is obviously critical to selling records, building fan bases, selling T-shirts, fulfilling sponsorship commitments. — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
Adding C3, the leading festival portfolio in North America, to our global portfolio of Insomniac, Festival Republic and Country Nation provides Live Nation with… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
A promoter needs to be in the e-commerce ticketing business. In a fundamental sense the promoter's job is to buy a show and go… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
No matter where the price of gas is, the consumer's still got to get out. They've still got to save their money to go… — Michael Rapino Copy Share Image
