The Monday Edition 05: The £8bn UK music economy is at the epicentre of culture, sport, fandom and travel trends

By Caroline Edwards - 17 Jul 2026
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Posted by Caroline Edwards in Analysis

1 month ago

Music tourism spending totalled £11.2 billion in 2025. 24.7 million tourists went to concerts and festivals in the UK, up 4.8% year-on-year. In 2024, one gig took place every 137 seconds in the UK and the music industry added £8 million to the economy the same year, up 5% from 2023.  Barclays’ 2026 report found…

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