From Virtual to In-Person: The Surge of Concert Events in 2023

Heads up, music lovers! Your beloved music icons are finally making a comeback to concert stages all over the world. No matter what your taste in music is - be it K-pop, heavy metal, pop, country, or 90’s hits, there are plenty of exciting concerts to attend this year. For the past two years, the concert event world had to cancel or pause live concert tours due to various restrictions and safety measures implemented by various governments to curb the spread of coronavirus. In 2023, restrictions have become more lenient paving the way for artists and concert event managers to bring back the in-person lively music scene that we all love.

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Whether you are working in concert event management or an avid concert event goer, this post is for you. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the particulars of concert events from their statistics and reasons for growth to the biggest concert events to watch for this year. 

Concert Event Statistics

Despite the looming potential recession, the concert event world is seeing a surge like never before. In 2023, the live music industry is expected to exceed $25 billion for the first time. In four years’ time, the overall live music turnover is set to grow by a 3.11% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), reaching a whopping $31.493 billion.

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There are various driving factors behind the phenomenal growth of the concert event industry. The most evident factor for this trend is the pent-up demand for live concert events due to the pandemic. Fans have become more eager to attend concerts once again as countries start easing the COVID-19 restrictions.

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Another factor to look into is the use of new technologies in concert events such as virtual and augmented reality that creates a more enjoyable and immersive show experience. Moreover, a new generation of diverse performers is making the music world more attractive to a greater audience.

Concert Events to Watch for in 2023

Are you excited to find out about this year’s roster of international concerts? Check them out below.

1. Beyoncé (Renaissance World Tours 2023)

Queen Bey is back to fire up the concert stage during her renaissance world tours 2023 happening on May 10 to September 27. The tour will take place in multiple locations across the U.S. and Europe.

2. Taylor Swift (The Eras Tour)

The first and only woman solo artist to win the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year three times is back to amaze us once again. Taylor Swift holds The Eras Tour from March 17 to August 9 in different states in the U.S.

3. Harry Styles (Love on Tour) 

Love on Tour is the second headlining concert of English singer-songwriter Harry Styles. The concert tour started last September 4, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is set to end on July 22, 2023, in Italy. Despite being postponed twice due to the pandemic, the excitement and enthusiasm of fans never waned. 

4. BLACKPINK (Born Pink Tour)

K-pop has evolved to be one of the most popular music genres across the world. Hence, it is no surprise that the BLACKPINK Born Pink Tour is one of the biggest and most highly anticipated concerts this year. The concert tour began last October 15, 2022, and is set to finish on August 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, United States. 

5. Madonna (The Celebration Tour)

Heads up Madonna Wannabes, Madonna is back to sing your all-time favorite and timeless hits. In 2023, she is on The Celebration Tour happening on July 15, 2023, to January 28, 2024. The tour is being promoted as the biggest production Madonna has ever done, making it one of the most exciting concerts for a lot of music enthusiasts worldwide. 

6. Janet Jackson (Together Again)

Janet Jackson's 1997 hit "Together Again" now shares its name with her 2023 concert tour. The concert tour began on April 14 and will end on June 21. It is the tenth concert by the American singer and is composed of 38 shows in various locations. 

7. Elton John (Farewell Yellow Brick Road)

With over 300 shows worldwide, the farewell Yellow Brick Road is one of the most sought-after concerts to ever happen in history. The concert tour began on September 8, 2018, and is expected to end on July 8 this year. It is the final tour of Elton John.

8. Metallica (M72 World Tour)

Are you ready to see Metallica playing your favorite heavy metal hits again? Metallica is back on their M72 world tour happening on April 27, 2023, to September 29, 2024. The tour will feature two-night performances in each city along with an upgraded stage design that relocates the "Snake Pit" to the center stage.

9. Journey Tour 2023

Journey is an American rock band that brought us the hits, “Don’t Stop Belivin’” and “Separate Ways.” Since the band was formed in 1973, it remained to be one of the prominent bands of today. The band’s tour starts on May 19 in Nevada and will end on July 1 in Utah. 

10. Lizzo (The Special Tour)

After her mainstream success with her third studio album, “Cuz I Love You”, Lizzo continues to amaze her fans worldwide. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, rapper, and flautist started her The Special Tour last September 23, 2022.  The tour also features special performances from American rappers Latto and Sausy Santana for North American dates. The tour is set to conclude on July 26, 2023.

Want to Learn How to Manage Large Concert Events Seamlessly? 

If you are in the concert events management space, you are probably always on the lookout for new ways to manage your events more seamlessly. As concert events become bigger, the pressure and effort that goes into managing them is also getting higher. We get that. That’s why we created StaffConnect for event management to help you organize successful concerts easier. 

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StaffConnect is an event management software equipped with all the necessary tools to automate processes and streamline tasks. With StaffConnect, you can manage your events more efficiently and effectively. If you want to learn more about the exciting possibilities that StaffConnect can do for your business, you may book your free demo here and we’ll be glad to assist you all the way.