NI study shows live music’s importance to economy
The new report reveals that gigs and festivals held in Northern Ireland attracted over one million attendees each year prior to the pandemic
News By James Hanley | 16 November 2022
The economic importance of music to Northern Ireland (NI) has been underlined by a new study. Figures published ahead of today’s (16 November) Music Cities event at Sound of Belfast and the NI Music Prize show that live music and music creators account for more than 75% of the sector’s overall gross value (GVA).
The music sector in NI contributed almost £345m to the economy in 2019 and accounted for almost 6,500 jobs. The direct music sector contributed £115 million…
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