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Thursday, 7/2, 06:46 PM
Live Music Is Becoming a Luxury, Priced for Superfans and the Rich
- The average U.S.
- concert ticket now runs about $133, and stadium shows average more than $216 — and the industry is tilting ever further toward premium seats, VIP packages and 'superfan' perks.
- As artists lean on touring rather than streaming to make money, live music is quietly becoming a luxury good.