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"Over 32 million people attend music festivals in the U.S. each year."
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Must-Know Music Festival Statistics [Latest Report]
Summarized & Collected by: Vamps.ai | Last Updated: 6/20/2024
In this post, we will explore a collection of intriguing statistics related to music festivals, shedding light on various aspects such as attendance figures, market values, demographic trends, and evolving consumer behaviors. From the massive gatherings at renowned festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury to the rising impact of digital engagement and technological innovations, these statistics offer a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic world of music festival culture.
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"In 2019, the global music festival market was worth approximately 3 billion US dollars."
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"Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival had a total attendance of 125,000 per day in 2017."
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"Glastonbury Festival, UK had a record attendance of around 203,000 people in 2019."
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"In 2017, over 1,000 music festivals were held in the UK."
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"Approximately 46% of music festival attendees in 2016 were female."
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"People aged 18-34 years old accounted for 56.3% of music festival attendees in 2018."
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"A 2017 survey found that approximately 31% of respondents attended a music festival to discover new music."
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"In 2019, 47.6% of digital consumers attended at least one music festival in the U.S."
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"In 2019, 63% of music festival attendees in the UK identified as White, while 23% identified as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic."
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"Music festival Instagram posts generated an average 10.6k engagements per post in 2016."
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"Live Nation owned and operated over 60 music festivals as of 2019."
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"In 2015, music tourists attending UK festivals had an average spend of £619 per person."
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"Approximately 34% of attendees at Bonnaroo Music Festival 2017 camped on-site."
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"In 2016, 81% of music festival-goers preferred cashless payment methods at festivals."
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"74% of festival attendees in 2017 believed that music festivals offer a sense of escape from daily life."
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"In 2021, the Tomorrowland Festival achieved an online presence of over 12.2 million virtual visitors."
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"14% of surveyed US music festival attendees in 2016 used virtual reality at a festival."
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Interpretation
Music festivals continue to be a significant cultural and economic force, attracting millions of attendees annually and generating billions of dollars in revenue globally. The data reveals key trends such as the demographic breakdown of attendees, their motivations for attending, and preferences for festival experiences. The statistics also highlight the increasing integration of technology, with virtual reality and cashless payment methods becoming more prevalent. With such a diverse range of festivals and offerings, it's clear that music festivals play a crucial role in providing entertainment, discovery, and escapism for attendees around the world.
References
hypebot.com
eventmarketer.com
theguardian.com
nielsen.com
statista.com
billboard.com
digitalmusicnews.com
ukmusic.org