Coldplay Soars to £100 Million: The Highest-Earning Live Act of the Year!
STARS ALIGNED: COLDPLAY CRUSHES IT WITH £100MILLION FROM LIVE SHOWS THIS YEAR!
Get ready for a shocking revelation that will leave you stunned! According to the latest figures from music analytics firm Pollstar, Coldplay has emerged as the top-earning artist from live concerts in 2025, raking in an astonishing £100 million so far this year!
The British rock band's Spheres World Tour has been a massive hit, with each show pulling in a whopping £4.8 million! That's right, folks - Coldplay is making bank, and it's no surprise they're sitting pretty at the top of the list.
But who's hot on their heels? None other than Shakira, who's raked in an impressive £85 million from her own live performances. The Columbian superstar is giving Coldplay a run for its money, but sadly, she still can't quite catch up.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and Sza are taking third place with a combined total of £73.91 million - not bad at all! And if you're wondering where the other big names are, fear not - The Eagles, Seventeen, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Tyler, The Creator, Dead & Company, j-hope, Beyoncé, and more have all made it into the top 10.
But what about our beloved British and Irish acts? Well, Sir Paul McCartney is doing a sterling job in second place with £23.23 million - impressive, but let's be real, he's still way behind Coldplay's juggernaut show. Iron Maiden has also done well, raking in £20.1 million, while Dua Lipa and Charli XCX have made it into the top five with £15.4 million and £13.8 million respectively.
And don't even get us started on The Script, Simply Red, Rod Stewart, Sam Fender, and Sting - they've all made it onto the list with impressive figures to boot!
So what's behind this surge in live concert revenue? According to Pollstar, average revenue per show has jumped a whopping 24.9%, while ticket sales have soared by 32.1%! That's what we call a winning formula.
And, just for good measure, gig prices have actually fallen from an average of £93.54 to £88.43 this year - talk about value for money! The mid-year chart highlights a healthy live market, with its top three tours each grossing more than $100 million well before the busiest gig season.
There you have it, folks - the inside scoop on who's raking in the cash and what's driving the live concert industry forward. Stay tuned for more juicy gossip and news from the world of music!
Sources:
- Pollstar: The mid-year chart highlights a healthy live market, with its top three tours each grossing more than $100 million well before the busiest gig season.
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