“Festival organisers have put their prices up and people are still willing to buy tickets”

Phil Hayes, CEO of UK-based ticket agent TicketSellers, gave a presentation to delegates at the Association of Independent Festivals’ 2023 Festival Congress in early February.

Here, he discusses the impact of the current economic climate on festival ticket sales…

Rent, mortgages, heating, food… as people’s finances are squeezed during what is a very difficult cost of living crisis and a crippling recession, many are having to prioritise their spending, with less for entertainment and luxuries. It would be sensible to predict,…

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