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Why are Americans splurging on live music?

Nov 12, 2024
Concert promoter Live Nation told investors it had its most active summer season ever, with profits from its concert division up 39% year over year.
Live music is a bigger part of our lives, and Americans "are now in a different mindset of prioritizing our spending," says Serona Elton of the University of Miami. Above, Bad Bunny performs in Atlanta.
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Groupon teams with Live Nation to bring you a new way to see Def Leppard

May 9, 2011
Pour some coupons on me! The group discount shopping service Groupon, a key player whenever you're looking to get some kind of weird spa treatment,...