If you’ve ever tried to buy concert tickets and ended up shocked by the fees at checkout, you’re definitely not alone. Right now, Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment are making headlines after reaching a proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over concerns that the company has too much control over the concert industry.

For years, critics have argued that Live Nation’s ownership of Ticketmaster, along with its role as one of the biggest concert promoters and venue operators in the world, gives it an unfair advantage when it comes to selling tickets and booking shows. Fans have complained about high service fees, limited ticket availability, and how hard it can be to get tickets for major tours.

As part of the proposed settlement, Live Nation could be required to make several changes. That includes ending some of its exclusive ticketing deals with venues and allowing more ticket companies to compete in the marketplace. The company may also have to reduce control over certain venue partnerships and pay hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties.

Supporters of the agreement say these changes could help bring more competition to the ticketing industry and potentially lead to lower fees and easier access to tickets for fans. However, some states and consumer advocates argue the settlement doesn’t go far enough and are continuing to push the legal fight.

For now, the deal still needs final approval, but it’s another sign that the government is taking a closer look at how the concert ticket industry works. For fans who have spent years dealing with expensive ticket fees and sold-out shows, this could eventually lead to some real changes in how tickets are sold.