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LISTEN: Music Fans Shrug Off Ticket Price Hikes to Keep Summer Concert Business Humming

The global live music business is chugging along through its busy summer season as strong as ever, defying even what has long been its biggest challenge: ticket-price sensitivity.

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The live‑music market remains robust this summer despite ticket‑price sensitivity historically being its biggest hurdle, according to Luminate data. While consumers still name cost as the primary barrier to concert attendance, the share of U.S. respondents who consider price a deal‑breaker has fallen, indicating fans are willing to absorb higher prices to keep shows running. The report notes the industry’s continued strength through the busy season, with no further details on specific price changes or upcoming initiatives.

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