International music tourism leads to boost in UK economy | BBC News

An influx of international music tourists attending concerts and festivals in the UK led to more then £8bn being spent in 2023.

The total number of people attending live music events across the UK from abroad was 19.2 million - an increase of 33% on 2022 when the figure was 14.4 million.

But despite the growth in music tourism, independent events and grassroots music venues say they are still struggling.