Is Live Nation going to revive Portland?

Is Live Nation going to revive Portland?

Thanks and kudos to the Portland Press Herald for the Live Nation music venue coverage. The debate presents hard trade-offs. Mostly missing from the coverage (and the heated debates) is what should most drive City Council’s decision making: What will help revive downtown Portland? When I moved to Maine 14 years ago, Congress Street and […]

Portland City Council to vote on potential delay for Live Nation concert hall

The proposed 3,300-seat Portland Music Hall faces pushback from independent venue advocates who warn it could hurt the state's live music economy.

Portland City Council Convenes to Discuss Live Nation Impact

Photo Credit: Aerial view of Portland, Maine by Alex Boykov / CC by 4.0 The Portland City Council met today over newly released data revealing the major threat to Maine’s $550 million live event economy—Live Nation. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has released a new economic impact report showing Maine’s independent live venues, promoters, and festivals are a significant driver of the state’s economy, contributing hundreds of m…