Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-139178) pertaining to the
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of Live Nation, Inc. |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-132949) pertaining to the
2005 Stock Incentive Plan of Live Nation, Inc.; |
of our reports dated February 28, 2007, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Live Nation, Inc., Live Nation, Inc. managements assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting of Live Nation, Inc., included in the annual report of Live Nation, Inc. (Form 10-K) for
the year ended December 31, 2006.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2007