Music industry boosts British economy

Global Business

Despite the labor unrest, the British economy as a whole is on more solid ground. From Biotech to home building, several industries keep the economy growing, but one industry that’s becoming a major growth engine is all about the music. CCTV’s Bianca Davie filed this report.

Music industry gets British economy lifting

Despite the labor unrest, the British economy as a whole is on more solid ground. From Biotech to home building, several industries keep the economy growing. But one industry that's becoming a major growth engine is all about the music.CCTV's Bianca Davie filed the report.

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  • The Glastonbury festival is ranked by Spotify as the world’s most influential festival.
  • The annual three-day event attracts an estimated 200,000 attendees, with ticket prices at $350 per person.
  • This year’s ticket sales numbers haven’t been released yet, but in 2014, Glastonbury’s revenue hit $53,000,000.
  • According to a Barclays survey, creative industries are expected to expand 10 percent this year.

 


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