Live Nation's Q3 Earnings Show Global Concert Game Shifting Away From America
The touring giant just hit $10.1B in quarterly revenue—and the math reveals where fans are really spending their money.
Live Nation dropped their Q3 numbers and the picture is clear: the concert industry is booming, but America's stranglehold on the touring dollar is loosening. The company pulled in $10.1B last quarter, a 19% jump year-over-year. That's real money, real growth.
But here's the kicker—international markets are now moving more bodies through venues than the US is. For years, America was the ATM for tours. Not anymore. Overseas markets are outpacing domestic attendance, which signals a fundamental shift in where the global touring machine is cranking hardest.
This tracks with what we've been seeing on the ground: global tours hitting their stride again post-pandemic, international festivals becoming destinations in their own right, and fans outside America stepping up hard. For artists and promoters, the message is the same—if you're only thinking domestic, you're leaving money on the table.
Live Nation's numbers don't lie. The world's ready to spend.
Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide → https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-generated-10-1b-in-q3-up-19-yoy-as-international-markets-overtook-the-us-in-fan-attendance-this-year/
Independent artist? Get your own feature.
Get Featured →
Guy Moot Makes History as First Publisher to Grab UK's MITS Award
Warner Chappell's leader becomes the first music publisher ever honored with the prestigious recognition.
Sony's Crushing It While Influence Media Locks Down a Fat $600M Anthem Deal
The music business is moving billions this week. Here's what went down.
Kroger Throws Out Sony's Lawsuit Over Social Media Ads — Cox Decision Got Their Back
The grocery giant just got a legal lifeline in its battle with Sony Music.
Join the conversation