Live Music Is Booming Again. What That Means for Fans
Bigger tours, smaller venues and a changing ticket market.
By Priya RamanEntertainment Editor
Live music has roared back, with record-breaking tours filling stadiums around the world.
But the boom has a complicated side, from soaring ticket prices to pressure on small venues.
The small venue story
Grassroots venues remain the training ground for future headliners. Many are now supported by fan memberships and artist-led initiatives.
Getting tickets fairly
Verified fan schemes and face-value resale platforms are helping, but planning ahead remains the best strategy.
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