In 2008, profit from the live music business increased by 10 percent globally in 2008 to $25 billion, in contrast to plummeting recorded music sales. Ticket sales went up 8 percent to $10.3 billion, while sponsorship, resold tickets, and ticketing fees also rose. Continue reading...
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Showing posts with label digital sales 2008. Show all posts
28.3.09
Global Live Music Sales Rise 10 Percent in 2008
8.1.09
Record Breaking Digital Sales in 2008
In 2008, music single tracks sold 33% more than albums due to the increasing tendency towards online download sales and a fantastic 2008 release schedule. Young music fans have steered away from illegal downloads, and are progressively buying more songs online according to the BPI.
With 115 million tracks sold, big-selling releases by artists including Leona Lewis, Coldplay, the Killers and Take That helped the industry make record sales last year. Digital retailers and online stores have boomed with easy interfaces and mobile capability, and the future of the online music business is becoming more obvious. Cheaper is better.
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