Live Nation acquires Argentina’s DF Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in DF Entertainment, one of Argentina’s leading independent concert promoters.

Buenos Aires-based DF sold more than 500,000 tickets to events in 2018, and oversees a growing lineup of artists for both concerts and festivals.

Founded and owned by Diego Finkelstein, DF Entertainment will continue to oversee all operations throughout its portfolio, ranging from concert promotion, music festival production, ticketing services, and equity in local venues.

Over the past several years, DF Entertainment and Live Nation co-promoted shows for acts such as Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Ariana Grande and Phil Collins.

“DF Entertainment has proven to be an amazing partner and the premier promoter in Argentina, and we’re glad to have them join the Live Nation family after many years working together.”

Michael Rapino, Live Nation (pictured)

DF also serves as the local partner, promoter, and ticketing provider for Lollapalooza Argentina, in partnership with C3 Presents, a Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) owned company.

“The demand for concerts and live events across South America has never been higher, and the local insight of Diego and the DF Entertainment team will help us connect more artists and fans throughout Argentina than ever before,” said Michael Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment.

“DF Entertainment has proven to be an amazing partner and the premier promoter in Argentina, and we’re glad to have them join the Live Nation family after many years working together.”

“Argentina’s live music industry continues to flourish, and together with Live Nation, so will DF Entertainment,” said Finkelstein. “I’m very proud of our team and can’t wait to see our event lineup grow even more with the support and resources of Live Nation behind us.”Music Business Worldwide

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