French concert business in ‘best of health’
Venues say demand for live music remains high despite rising ticket prices and a summer disrupted by the Paris Olympics
News By IQ | 26 August 2024
The French touring scene is in “the best of health” despite a summer overshadowed by the Paris Olympics, according to local music insiders.
Hosting the sporting competition may have resulted in fewer major concerts taking place in the country in 2024, but a busy autumn is in store for the indoor circuit, which will host acts such as Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Childish Gambino, Slipknot, Jonas Brothers, Justice and Melanie Martinez.
“The live entertainment market…