International stars boost economy in Taiwan

Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan, has hosted concerts with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Coldplay in the past 12 months

Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x stadium tour went on sale last Saturday
Ed Sheeran's + – = ÷ x stadium tour went on sale last Saturday

Taiwanese city Kaohsiung has reported an economic boost from concerts, driven by international stars performing at the National Stadium. The southern Taiwan city hosted 96 pop concerts between January and August this year, attracting 950,000 people and resulting in revenues of at least NT$3.2 billion (US$100 million).

Taiwanese city Kaohsiung has reported an economic boost from concerts, driven by international stars performing at the National Stadium.

The southern Taiwan city hosted 96 pop concerts between January and August this year, attracting 950,000…

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