The value of Live Nation Entertainment shares has hit a record high, as buzz builds in Wall Street over a rumoured merger with Liberty Media's SiriusXM
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Live Nation’s share price reaches all-time high
The live entertainment giant's share price has more than doubled since its slump in March last year, amid the cancellations and postponements
By IQ on 22 Jan 2021
Michael Rapino, Live Nation
The share price of live entertainment behemoth Live Nation has scaled new heights this week, despite the fact the vast majority of live shows have not been able to take place for the past 10 months.
On Tuesday (19 January), Live Nation’s share price hit an all-time high of US$76.54 – which has more than doubled since its slump to $29.50 in March last year, amid the cancellations and postponements of live shows.
The record-high share price comes after the company acquired a majority stake in Veeps, a ticketed livestreaming platform developed by Good Charlotte’s Joel and Benji Madden.
Veeps is Live Nation’s first major acquisition since the pre-Covid-19 era and a strong indication that livestreamed concerts are here to stay.
Live Nation’s share price hit an all-time high of $76.54 after the live entertainment giant acquired a majority stake in Veeps
“Livestreaming is a great complement to our core business, and essentially gives any show an unlimited capacity,” said Live Nation CEO, Michael Rapino.
“Looking to the future, live streams will continue to unlock access for fans – whether they are tuning into a sold-out show in their hometown, or watching their favourite artist play in a city halfway around the world. The most critical element of live streaming is the artist on stage, and with Live Nation’s unmatched inventory feeding into Veeps, together we will help fans enjoy more live music than ever before.”
Live Nation’s stock has steadily climbed after its 52-week low in March 2020, with the company offering drive-in shows, live streams, and new content through its Live From Home virtual music hub throughout the pandemic.
In November last year, following early results from the world’s first effective coronavirus vaccine, Live Nation share price soared by 22%.
Prior to that, Live Nation-owned Ticketmaster unveiled SmartEvent, a new suite of technology will equip event organisers to meet the evolving needs of capacity, distancing and other logistics.
Live Nation’s share price stood at $74.59 yesterday (21 January).
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