UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News Pesky Feds super, super fans, and the two rules of Taylor Nation.
Oct 16, 2025
This episode dives into the demolition woes of the Brooklyn Mirage and the legal troubles facing Tim Leiweke. The conversation shifts to Ticketmaster’s tech upgrades under Saumil Mehta and explores Live Nation's new strategy to cater to affluent superfans through exclusive tourism packages. There’s also a deep dive into a lawsuit involving Taylor Swift tickets and StubHub. Lastly, they analyze which artists are dominating sellouts across major cities.
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Brooklyn Mirage Closure And Demolition
- The Brooklyn Mirage failed to reopen after a costly renovation and Avant Gardner filed Chapter 11 earlier this year.
- The latest filing seeks demolition and the site will likely become housing, per Lars Murray.
High Stakes In Tim Leiweke Trial
- Tim Leiweke faces a federal bid-rigging case tied to Austin's Moody Center development.
- His lawyers argue the alleged harmed party was aligned with Oak View, complicating the harm narrative.
Ticketmaster Bets On Tech Leadership
- Ticketmaster hired Saumil Mehta from Square to lead global technology and AI efforts.
- This signals Ticketmaster aims to modernize its tech to capture superfan monetization and international growth.