Major celebrity events can create multiplier effects and boost economies. Here’s what we can learn from how Singapore multiplied its investment in Swift’s Eras tour.
A woman protests against Live Nation and Ticketmaster outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 24, 2023.
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The government has been investigating Live Nation Entertainment for years. But a presale ticketing debacle for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour heightened scrutiny from politicians and the public.
While we want to support our loved ones’ extracurricular activities, perhaps you secretly curse sitting through yet another concert or carols sing-along.
One fan died and others reported burns at the Swift concert. And we’re going to see similar incidents at future concerns if we don’t start planning for extreme weather.
Taylor Swift performs in Los Angeles during The Eras Tour.
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Fans who flock to see ABBA Voyage, a digital avatar concert, chase the feeling of a live ABBA performance. They’re finding it, and they’re building meaningful connections, too.
People assume event organizers have their best interests at heart, but just like many businesses, organizers often operate on a tight budget and sometimes corners get cut creating disastrous results.
It can cost a bundle to see popular performers like Taylor Swift.
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