India’s concert touring scene poised to ‘explode’

Leading executives say the country is on the verge of a major breakthrough as a must-play destination for global artists

Ed Sheeran in India © Mark Surridge

India is on the cusp of a live music revolution with the country’s touring scene tipped to “explode” in the near future by leading executives.

Coming on the heels of high-profile tours by Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, its emergence as a key touring market was further illustrated over the weekend with the third edition of Lollapalooza India.

Held from 8-9 March at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, the festival featured performances from acts such as Green Day, Shawn Mendes, Glass Animals,…

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