Live Concerts + Streaming = 73% of the US Music Industry
Streaming is exploding. But a majority of the revenue in the music industry is coming from live events. According to US-based calculations shared by PwC with Digital Music News, ticket sales alone account for 43% of all revenues, with festivals driving the growth. Big brand sponsorships at events count for another 12%. In total, the US-based music industry is now worth $17.2 billion, up nearly 11% since 2012.