17 min
The trouble with live music Business Daily
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Elton John, Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran - all artists who've had sell-out world tours in recent years.
And new markets, such as India, are being added to the global tour map.
But the same can’t be said for smaller venues. In the UK and Australia, the lights are off, and thousands are closing their doors.
We hear from musicians, promoters and the people who run venues; asking why there’s such a contrast between sell out stadium tours and struggling grassroots venues.
And we see what the future could hold for India's live music scene.
Produced and presented by Megan Lawton
(Image: Ed Sheeran performing in Mumbai, India in 2017. Credit: Getty Images)
Elton John, Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran - all artists who've had sell-out world tours in recent years.
And new markets, such as India, are being added to the global tour map.
But the same can’t be said for smaller venues. In the UK and Australia, the lights are off, and thousands are closing their doors.
We hear from musicians, promoters and the people who run venues; asking why there’s such a contrast between sell out stadium tours and struggling grassroots venues.
And we see what the future could hold for India's live music scene.
Produced and presented by Megan Lawton
(Image: Ed Sheeran performing in Mumbai, India in 2017. Credit: Getty Images)
17 min