Live Nation-Pukkelpop approval detailed in published Belgian decision
( October 22, 2026, 15:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Live Nation saw the approval of its acquisition of the Pukkelpop music festival published by the Belgian competition watchdog on Thursday. The regulator closed its investigation after Live Nation committed to operate the festival independently for at least 10 years. Pukkelpop’s co-founder will keep control for the first three years. The commitments also restrict exchanges of commercially sensitive information with Live Nation.Decision attached (in Dutch)....
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