Economic impact of UK live music industry hits record £6.1bn
by Mark Sweney from on (#6QF3K)
Exclusive: Growth in sector in 2023 driven by concerts featuring big names such as Elton John and Beyonce
Spending on the UK live music sector and associated businesses has hit a record 6.1bn as a wave of huge acts from Elton John to Beyonce cashed in on the pent-up demand to attend shows in person.
Live, the federation representing Britain's live music industry, revealed that the sector's contribution to the UK economy topped 6bn for the first time last year, as fans denied live experiences in the Covid pandemic rushed to snap up tickets.
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