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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

British music festivals stage tentative revival with perks and payment plans

LONDON, - Britain's music festivals are showing signs of a revival after a rough few years, with big events such as Boomtown selling out at record speed this ​year as payment plans help fans afford tickets and organisers adapt ​to demand for higher-end experiences.

That is good news for Britain's live music sector, which has been hit hard by a combination of ​the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of living and which industry body UK Music estimates contributed £8 billion ($11 billion) to the economy in 2024.

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