concerts

Artists have started taking up residency rather than touring. It’s changing the music industry.

The term “blue dot fever” refers to unsold seats on websites like Ticketmaster. Those low ticket sales could be to blame for canceled concerts and tours.

Rain threatened Bad Bunny’s sold out shows in Medellín, Colombia. Enter a very specific insurance policy and the installation of a weather station inside of the stadium.

“The good news is also coming out of the COVID shutdown, a lot more energy in the music industry is focused on sustainability in a real way,” said REVERB’s Adam Gardner.

Concert promoter Live Nation told investors it had its most active summer season ever, with profits from its concert division up 39% year over year.

For some would-be concertgoers, the technology is a dealbreaker. But others enjoy the convenience and don’t worry about privacy risks.

Oasis, and concert promoters, know that those Gen X and millennial fans have real money now.

Despite its size and young population, India is often left out when major international music artists tour. But there are hopes that investment in better venues and transportation, and tax cuts for cheap tickets, will attract stars and music fans alike.

ABBA’s avatar-based concert series has generated more than $400 million for London’s local economy.

It looks like live music shows are generating more revenue than before the pandemic. But the number of shows has fallen.