Australia concert earnings leap 21.8% to $1.8bn
International tours spurred a record year for the country's contemporary music business in 2024, but festivals witnessed a downturn
News By James Hanley | 18 September 2025
The continued post-Covid return of major international tours has been credited as a key driver in a year of growth for Australia’s live performance industry.
Live Performance Australia’s 2024 Live Performance Attendance and Revenue Report shows total revenue of A$3.4 billion (€1.9bn) across the business last year – a 6.9% increase on 2023, while ticketed attendance ascended 4.6% to 31.4 million. The average ticket price increased 5.6% in the same period to $135.39 (€76.15).
In 2024, the contemporary music category contributed a record $1.8bn (€1bn) in revenue,…
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