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LIVE NATION ANNOUNCES GRAND REOPENING OF BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER

Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), which last year entered into an agreement with the

City of and the Bayfront Park Management Trust to operate, manage and exclusively book Miami’s 6,500 capacity Bayfront Park Amphitheater, announced the Grand Reopening of one of the country’s most beautiful outdoor venues. The celebration is slated for Tuesday August 18, 2009 with a concert by Counting Crows.

Live Nation has provided the facility with a multi-million dollar renovation that makes it totally functional for top touring concerts and other productions. Included among the changes are: permanent reserved seats; new beautiful picturesque sightlines to ; creating a new superior roof structure and adding state-of- the-art production capabilities; VIP boxes with table service and VIP parking; permanent new restroom facilities; expanded concessions and more.

“We have enhanced Bayfront Park Amphitheater to provide concertgoers a first class entertainment experience,” stated Neil Jacobsen, President of Live Nation . “We look forward to bringing the people of Miami an eclectic variety of world class musical talent for many years to come.”

“The partnership with Live Nation adds to our transformational vision of Miami’s Downtown into a cultural and urban hub,” said Mayor Manny Diaz. “The state-of-the art upgrades to the amphitheater and the added tourism the venue will provide will benefit all of the residents of Miami.”

"The rebirth of Miami's beautiful Bayfront Park Amphitheater is truly a cause to celebrate,” said Miami City Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, Chairman of the Bayfront Park Management Trust. “Live Nation is recognized as a worldwide leader in entertainment and we are all very excited about what the future holds for the site."

“Working with Live Nation brings a new era to Bayfront Park,” said Timothy Schmand, Executive Director of the Bayfront Park Management Trust. “This is a tremendous time for the park and all of Downtown Miami.”

The Grand Reopening of Bayfront Park Amphitheater is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2009 with Counting Crows. The show also includes special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead and Augustana. Showtime is 7:00PM. Tickets are $66.00, $56.00 & $31.50 for reserved seats. A special Festival Lawn $20.00 Buy 1 Get 1 Free is available in advance through Monday August 17th. Day of show Festival Lawn tickets are $31.00. Tickets are available exclusively and only at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 877-598-8698 and at the Amphitheater Box Office day of show. For VIP ticketing information, e-mail: [email protected]. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For more information go to: www.livenation.com.

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