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Global Recorded Music Revenue (2025): $31.7B +6.4% YoY

Global Live Music Revenue (2025): $36.4B +12.3% YoY

Avg. US Tour Ticket Price (2025): $87.42 +6.1% YoY

Spotify Paid Subscribers (2025): 290M +10.0% YoY

Global Recorded Music Revenue (2025): $31.7B +6.4% YoY

Global Live Music Revenue (2025): $36.4B +12.3% YoY

Avg. US Tour Ticket Price (2025): $87.42 +6.1% YoY

Spotify Paid Subscribers (2025): 290M +10.0% YoY

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Independent Artist Revenue

$2.16B

YoY Growth

18.7%

5-Year CAGR

30.7%

Source: MIDiA Research, Luminate, DistroKid, IFPI (Estimated)

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