Business, Music Economics·2026·Peer-Reviewed Article
From Streams to Stages: Revenue Models, Global Touring, and Fan Monetization in the Modern Live Music Industry
Author
Sheridyn Buchanan
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Abstract
An evaluation of the economic transformation of the live music industry, examining revenue models, global touring, the role of concert promoters, tiered pricing, and the ethics of dynamic pricing and market concentration through case studies including Live Nation and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.