Oasis move the dial on national economics
The Gallagher brothers' reunion is the latest example of an A-list tour that has had significant impact on consumer spending or inflation
News By Lisa Henderson | 8 October 2024
UK ticket sales for the Oasis reunion tour have reportedly boosted ‘non-essential spending’ by British consumers to the highest level this year in September, in further proof of live music’s value to the economy.
The Oasis Live ‘25 Tour was the biggest-ever concert launch in UK and Ireland, with more than 10 million fans from 158 countries attempting to buy tickets for the group’s first shows since 2009.
The unprecedented demand for Oasis tickets bolstered a 36% annual jump in spending on…