Boom in live performances echoes loudly across country

Singer Zhang Yuan's concerts incorporate advanced technologies such as laser lights, ice screens, and stunning visual effects to create an immersive experience for the audience. According to the 2024 National Performance Market Development Brief released by the China Association of Performing Arts in March 2024, the number of performances for medium and large-scale concerts and music festivals with over 2,000 attendees, reached 5,600 in 2023, a 100 percent increase compared with 2019. Ticket revenue reached 20.17 billion yuan in 2023, a 373 percent increase from 2019, and the number of attendees hit 35.5 million that year, a rise of 208.5 percent from 2019. During the seven-day National Day holiday in 2024, 125 large concerts and music festivals with over 5,000 attendees were held nationwide, generating 860 million yuan in ticket revenue and attracting over 1.27 million attendees. Artists like Jacky Cheung, a renowned Hong Kong singer and actor, exemplify how frequent, high-quality performances can build a loyal fan base and extend careers," said Ge Hao, an associate professor at Shanghai Conservatory of Music.