Ellie Goulding Sues Former Managers Over Live Nation Conflict of Interest
The singer is bringing a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management.
Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her previous managers, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet of TaP Management, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The "Lights" singer claims that she was never informed by her former managers about Live Nation's controlling stake in TaP. Goulding initiated legal action in the U.K. on July 24, targeting Mawson and Millet, as well as the management firm's parent company, HNOE Limited.
Goulding signed with TaP in 2018 and remained with the firm until 2025. According to the lawsuit, Mawson and Millet pressured her into dealing with Live Nation for various business aspects, including touring, merchandising, and a documentary film. However, the lawsuit alleges that neither Goulding nor her managers were aware that Live Nation had acquired a controlling stake in HNOE in 2015 and completed the acquisition of the remaining shares in 2019.
This undisclosed ownership arrangement allegedly obligated Mawson and Millet to steer artists under their management away from Live Nation deals, which, Goulding claims, prevented them from prioritizing her best commercial interests. The lawsuit seeks unspecified financial damages, with reps for Goulding and TaP yet to respond to requests for comment.
Live Nation, not named as a defendant nor accused of wrongdoing, has declined to comment on the case.
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