Live Nation Acquires Dominican Republic's Top Concert Promoter SD Concerts
SD’s ticketing platform will become part of the Ticketmaster ecosystem
Live Nation has expanded its presence in Latin America by acquiring SD Concerts, the leading live entertainment company in the Dominican Republic.
The Background
SD Concerts was founded in 2001 and has promoted top Latin and international talent across the Dominican Republic, as well as supporting shows in Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Puerto Rico. The company operates its own ticketing system, which will now become part of the Ticketmaster ecosystem. Founder and CEO of SD Concerts, Saymon Diaz, will continue to lead the business.
Latin American Growth
As per its press release, attendance at Live Nation events in the region is up over 25% in Q1 of 2025. Non-English language artists now represent twice as many of Live Nation's Top 50 tours compared to 2019.
What They Said
Michael Rapino, CEO & President, Live Nation Entertainment: "We're joining forces with a proven regional leader to help even more Latin artists reach global audiences and connect international acts with fans across Latin America."
Live Nation has expanded its presence in Latin America by acquiring SD Concerts, the leading live entertainment company in the Dominican Republic.
The Background
SD Concerts was founded in 2001 and has promoted top Latin and international talent across the Dominican Republic, as well as supporting shows in Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Puerto Rico. The company operates its own ticketing system, which will now become part of the Ticketmaster ecosystem. Founder and CEO of SD Concerts, Saymon Diaz, will continue to lead the business.
Latin American Growth
As per its press release, attendance at Live Nation events in the region is up over 25% in Q1 of 2025. Non-English language artists now represent twice as many of Live Nation's Top 50 tours compared to 2019.
What They Said
Michael Rapino, CEO & President, Live Nation Entertainment: "We're joining forces with a proven regional leader to help even more Latin artists reach global audiences and connect international acts with fans across Latin America."
Live Nation has expanded its presence in Latin America by acquiring SD Concerts, the leading live entertainment company in the Dominican Republic.
The Background
SD Concerts was founded in 2001 and has promoted top Latin and international talent across the Dominican Republic, as well as supporting shows in Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Puerto Rico. The company operates its own ticketing system, which will now become part of the Ticketmaster ecosystem. Founder and CEO of SD Concerts, Saymon Diaz, will continue to lead the business.
Latin American Growth
As per its press release, attendance at Live Nation events in the region is up over 25% in Q1 of 2025. Non-English language artists now represent twice as many of Live Nation's Top 50 tours compared to 2019.
What They Said
Michael Rapino, CEO & President, Live Nation Entertainment: "We're joining forces with a proven regional leader to help even more Latin artists reach global audiences and connect international acts with fans across Latin America."
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This story was based on a Live Nation press release.
We covered it because of Live Nation’s profile and the interest in its expansion in Latin America.
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