Tribute shows take centre stage
With high production values, loyal fanbases and strong margins, tribute shows have become a cornerstone of the touring ecosystem
Feature By IQ | 20 November 2025
Freddie Mercury has been gone for well over 30 years. And yet, every night of the week, in nearly every continent on Earth, countless bands and singers will take to the stage to perform his and Queen’s hits, often to sold-out crowds.
The same is true of tributes to Abba and Michael Jackson. And, to a slightly lesser extent, tributes to a vast range of chart-topping artists, both old and new – everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to Taylor Swift.
Some…
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