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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

Live Nation schedules John Oliver performance in St. Petersburg

Live Nation has scheduled a performance by comedian John Oliver in St. Petersburg for this winter. This event follows a 2020 segment on 'Last Week Tonight' where Oliver criticized Live Nation's business practices.

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Why It Matters

The event highlights the intersection of public criticism of corporate business models and the practical realities of the live entertainment industry's booking practices.

Key Facts

  • John Oliver is scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg this winter.
  • The event is being organized by Live Nation.
  • John Oliver previously criticized Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a 2020 episode of 'Last Week Tonight'.
  • The 2020 criticism focused on service fees and market dominance in the live entertainment industry.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTicketmaster“Ticketing company owned by Live Nation”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”organizationLive Nation“Live entertainment conglomerate”personJohn Oliver“Comedian and host of Last Week Tonight”locationSt. Petersburg“Location of the scheduled performance”