Live Nation Acquires United Concerts

Bought By Live Nation

LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT has acquired SALT LAKE CITY-based UNITED CONCERTS, which produces more than 170 live events per year throughout UTAH, and has produced more than 6,000 events in its 50 years of business. UNITED CONCERTS CEO JIM MCNEIL will assume the post of Pres./U.S. Concerts – SALT LAKE CITY.

"Having partnered with UNITED CONCERTS on hundreds of shows in the past we're confident they are the right partners as LIVE NATION grows our presence in the market," LIVE NATION/NORTH AMERICA Concerts Co-Pres. BOB ROUX said.

"Becoming part of LIVE NATION is a strategic move that will benefit our operated venues, and Utah's live music community at large," said MCNEIL. "We look forward to connecting artists with countless fans here in SALT LAKE."

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