Canceled tours and unsold seats are making headlines, but the data tells a different story.
Live Nation posted $3.8 billion in Q1 revenue, up 12%. Tickets sold through April hit 107 million, up 11%. Deferred revenue reached $6.6 billion, the largest in company history.
Demand is concentrating at the top, and that shift creates real operational pressure for anyone managing crews, payroll, and workforce logistics across multiple markets. Here is what the numbers say and what it means for your next move.
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