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Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and Foo Fighters help generate a staggering £1.2billion for music tourism across north west England amid growing demand for live music
More than 3.3million people surged to music venues across Manchester, Liverpool and other neighbouring towns and cities throughout 2024.
More than 3.3million people surged to music venues across Manchester, Liverpool and other neighbouring towns and cities throughout 2024, contributing to a dramatic rise in the sale of tickets, food, merchandising, travel, camping, accommodation and parking across the region. It's understood that an astonishing £1.2 billion was generated from live shows in the north west over the course of the year, with fans flocking to see a range of artists including Fender, Roan and Foo Fighters. American star Roen, 27, entertained fans at Lancashire venues Great Stage Park and Manchester Academy during her Midwest Princess Tour in 2024, while Dave Grohl's Foo Fighters performed at Emirates Old Trafford, which holds a capacity crowd of 50,000.
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