Introduction: India's Concert Boom

Global Artists in India

Economic Impact of Live Entertainment

Concert Wave: A Global Phenomenon

Beneficiaries of the Concert Economy

Transforming Entertainment Consumption

Future of Homegrown Festivals

Host Introduction

Demographics and Digital Penetration

Factors Attracting Global Artists

Ecosystem Impact: Tourism and Hospitality

Concerts as Platforms for Brands

Ticketing Challenges  Digital Infrastructure

Policy and Permits for Live Concerts

Expansion to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities

BookMyShow's Pivot to Live Events

Engaging Demand and Artist Preferences

Addressing Ticketing Issues

Improving Concert Organization Infrastructure

Repurposing Venues for Concerts

State Government Support and Northeast Focus

Conclusion: India's Concert Economy Moment

From Guns n Roses shredding in Mumbai to Coldplay slaying it in Ahmedabad, India is grooving to a new and potentially massive business. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Raghav Anand, Partner at EY-Parthenon, and Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer at BookMyShow, to decode India’s live entertainment boom. With global icons like Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, and Imagine Dragons lighting up Indian stages, the conversation explores the forces behind the concert economy’s 25% annual growth, rising disposable incomes, Gen Z’s craving for experience-first entertainment, and the digital ease of access fueling demand.

What happens when 86% of a concert’s audience flies in from outside the host city? The episode unpacks the ripple effects from hotel bookings and ride-hailing surges to a redefined urban economy. But in a country where infrastructure still lags ambition, the spotlight shifts to BookMyShow’s transformation from ticketing platform to ecosystem builder through innovations in production, venue retrofitting, and audience readiness.

As India eyes its own Coachella moment, the question remains: can the nation’s stages keep up with its global-sized fanbase?

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Credits: Diljit Dosanjh, Coldplay, Guns & Roses, Ed sheeran, You tube

From Guns n Roses shredding in Mumbai to Coldplay slaying it in Ahmedabad, India is grooving to a new and potentially massive business. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Raghav Anand, Partner at EY-Parthenon, and Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer at BookMyShow, to decode India&rsquo;s live entertainment boom. With global icons like Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, and Imagine Dragons lighting up Indian stages, the conversation explores the forces behind the concert economy&rsquo;s 25% annual growth, rising disposable incomes, Gen Z&rsquo;s craving for experience-first entertainment, and the digital ease of access fueling demand.
What happens when 86% of a concert&rsquo;s audience flies in from outside the host city? The episode unpacks the ripple effects from hotel bookings and ride-hailing surges to a redefined urban economy. But in a country where infrastructure still lags ambition, the spotlight shifts to BookMyShow&rsquo;s transformation from ticketing platform to ecosystem builder through innovations in production, venue retrofitting, and audience readiness.
As India eyes its own Coachella moment, the question remains: can the nation&rsquo;s stages keep up with its global-sized fanbase?
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